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Close photograph of a man seated before an ornate gold-leaf throne with floral and leaf relief carving. He wears a saffron-orange garment with a gold border draped over one shoulder, a long gold-bead necklace of large ornamented beads, and a red tilak mark on his forehead. His long dark hair is swept back, and he gazes off to the side. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), shown in person in a seated ceremonial pose with distinctive saffron clothing, gold malas and long hair.