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A crowded night procession in a narrow street, with a central figure wearing an orange-and-saffron turban, a dense yellow-orange marigold garland, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure has long hair and a smiling expression while hands are raised in greeting. Around them, men in saffron and orange robes, white kurtas and orange turbans press close, some holding long staffs and a ceremonial fan-like object, and several people hold up cameras and phones. A saffron-clad figure at lower right raises a hand in blessing. Orange flags and a red-and-white garland are visible above the crowd. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long swept hair, orange turban, ornate gold jewellery and garland of this central figure.

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