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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a high arched back carved with floral and scrollwork motifs. The figure wears an orange-saffron turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a saffron robe with yellow edging, a heavy multi-strand beaded necklace with a gold pendant, and gold bangles on the upper arms. Both arms rest on red cushions with black tiger-stripe patterns, and a tiger-striped cloth covers the seat. Golden lion-head armrests flank the throne, and a golden trident stands on the right against dark red drapes. The figure is seated alone and smiling, with no other people visible. The description reflects a probable appearance-based identification of Swamiji (probable), based on the orange turban, saffron robes, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and seated presentation on a throne.