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A photograph of a smiling man seated on a red cushioned chair in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop and deep maroon drapes. He wears a rust-brown turban adorned with a crescent-moon jewel and silver ornaments, a red tilak on his forehead, and a long brown robe. He is draped with a garland of pink lotus blossoms and green leaves over gold rudraksha-style beads, and wears a gold armlet. A gold staff stands at the left edge. Visible appearance cues match the Swamiji (probable) description: long swept-back hair, a crown-like turban, saffron-toned ornate clothing and a ceremonial gold necklace, seated in a throne-like setting as the honoured guest.