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A smiling man stands with both arms raised high in an expressive gesture before a dark curtain. He wears a white turban, a red bindi on his forehead, and a pink and blue brocade garment with silver sequin embellishment. A multicoloured garland of white, red, green and purple flowers hangs around his neck over gold beaded ornaments. Behind him stands an ornate gold carved throne or backdrop with floral and deity motifs. Swamiji (probable) is described by his long swept-back hair, white turban, ornate brocade clothing and garland, while the surrounding gold throne suggests a stage or dais setting. A faint copyright line appears at lower right.