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A smoky indoor ritual scene in a hall with maroon curtains and a ceremonial gold throne at centre. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, sitting on a red cushion draped with a zebra-striped cloth; the throne is ornately carved. To the right, two men in white dhotis and white turbans with floral garlands stand near a white air conditioner. In front, a woman in an orange sari and a woman in a blue sari sit on a green and red rug, a girl in blue kneels nearby, and marigold petals lie on the floor. Standing figures in white and orange clothing fill the left side. Smoke or incense haze hangs over the room. A portrait is visible on the back wall. Ritual setting with throne, garlands and offerings; Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.

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