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A smiling man seated in front of an ornate gold throne-back decorated with repoussé scrollwork and a peacock feather motif. He wears a white and gold turban with a jewelled ornament at the forehead, a red tilak on his brow, long dark hair falling on his shoulders, a pale turquoise embroidered kurta with gold trim, and a heavy gold chain. A microphone stand is visible at right, and a yellow garment edge appears in the lower right corner. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, turban, gold ceremonial necklace and ornate clothing seated on a throne, with a microphone indicating a discourse setting.