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A photograph of a bearded man seated on an ornate gold-carved throne with plush red velvet cushions, in front of deep red curtains. He wears a maroon-brown turban with a crescent moon and jeweled brooch, maroon-brown robes, a long multi-strand gold bead necklace with a gold pendant, a beaded orange-brown armband and wrist bands, and a large garland of white and pink flower petals draped over his shoulders and lap. He sits with one hand resting on his knee and a slight smile. Swamiji (probable) is identified by cues: the turban with crescent ornament, long hair, rudraksha-style beads, ceremonial gold necklace and maroon robes, seated on a throne and receiving honour.