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A bare-chested man with a tall black turban and leopard-print headband stands before a large banyan tree beside an ornate silver throne-like seat. He raises both palms outward in a blessing gesture and smiles, wearing a leopard-print shawl draped over one shoulder, layered gold-toned beaded necklaces and a white forehead mark. Green foliage and light fill the background. Swamiji (probable) is recognized here by the turban, leopard shawl, ceremonial gold necklaces and white forehead marking, presented as the subject of the photo.