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A seated man in a maroon sleeveless garment sits cross-legged before a repoussé silver backrest with floral and paisley patterns. He wears a white forehead mark with a red bindi, heavy gold layered necklaces with temple-style pendants, a gold bangle and armlet set, and many gold rings and bracelets. His hands rest folded in his lap. A Swamiji (probable) candidate appears in person: long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and ceremonial maroon clothing, with a gold Shiva-linga pendant.