A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with carved floral and deity medallion panels. He wears a maroon headband with an orange border and a silver ornament, maroon silk dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a leopard-print cloth over his lap, and a tiger-striped cushion beneath. He has layered white and yellow-green flower garlands with red roses, gold jewellery on his arms and chest, and white markings on his forearms and forehead. His palms are joined in greeting as he smiles. Silver bowls with marigold petals and kumkum sit at his bare feet. Hanging brass bells and an oil lamp are at the right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in maroon ceremonial dress on a gilded throne, with a crown-like headpiece, rich gold ornamentation and flower garlands, is presented as a sacred guru receiving devotion.

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