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Outdoor ceremony under palm trees. A seated man in rust-brown robes, a white flower garland and a gold-toned rudraksha-style ornate necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaskar with eyes closed. Two priests in white dhotis with gold borders, one bare-chested with a sacred thread, stand at left and centre. The left priest holds a red and gold brocade cloth over a tray of yellow flowers and fruit. A large gold trident stands beside the throne, and a white cooling unit is behind. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the ornate gold necklace, long swept-back hair and ceremonial robes.

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