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A two-panel collage. The left panel shows a bearded man seated on a deep maroon velvet throne with gilded carved wood behind him, wearing a gold crown, a blue-and-white forehead marking, a saffron-orange silk dhoti and shawl with gold border, layered gold and beaded necklaces, a large pink-and-white pendant, and bangles, raising one hand in blessing; the figure shows distinctive ceremonial adornments and a crown, so this is a probable Swamiji depiction on a photograph. The right panel shows a gold-painted deity murti seated on a gilded throne, wearing a black hair crown with red and white floral ornaments, a yellow and pink silk sari, a green garland and red garlands, with hibiscus flowers and a brass plate of offerings in front. Collage of photographs with no physical people beyond the depicted figures.

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