A smiling man seated on an ornate red velvet throne with gold carved filigree behind him. He wears a deep red pleated turban with gold border and a small sparkling brooch, a red bindi on his forehead, and a blue draped garment with a red-and-gold bordered shawl. He has multiple tiers of gold-and-rudraksha style beaded malas around his neck and matching beaded armlets. A small microphone headset is at his cheek, and a black handheld device rests on his lap over an orange cloth. Swamiji (probable): the turban, layered beaded malas and ornate ceremonial dress indicate a presiding spiritual leader seated for a discourse.

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