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A photograph of a smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair seated on a gilded throne decorated with marigold, chrysanthemum and white flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white. He wears a saffron-orange robe with gold borders, a red bindi, and a heavy multi-strand gold necklace with a pendant, with bare feet on a red cushion. His right hand is raised in a gesture of address. Floral garlands frame the throne and a golden padapuja-style platform lies below. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe, ornate gold necklace and throne setting.