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Outdoors under a dense canopy of trees and hanging aerial roots, a man in saffron-brown robes and a long red-and-white flower garland stands before a golden deity murti seated on a golden pedestal, holding a metal tray with lamps and offerings. He has long swept-back dark hair, a crescent ornament on his head, gold armbands and bangles. The deity wears a red robe, a gold crown, a long necklace and holds a staff, and is decorated with yellow and red garlands. White cloth bundles and a black stone naga-like snake sculpture sit at its base. Behind, a cameraman films and others watch near a metal railing. The man has long swept-back hair, a crescent ornament, rudraksha-style red beads and gold armbands; this appearance is consistent with the probable Swamiji cues, so he is labelled as a probable Swamiji candidate in person.

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