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A seated man sits cross-legged on a leopard-print cloth in front of an ornate silver backrest with repoussé floral and face motifs, against a cosmic starry background of blue and purple light. He is bare-chested with white ash bands on his arms, chest and forehead, a red mark between the brows, and wears multiple strands of brown rudraksha malas, rudraksha armlets, a gold pendant and necklace, gold earrings and rings, and a rust-red dhoti with gold border. He smiles while his hands rest together in his lap. Probable Swamiji, identified by distinctive visible cues: swept-back long hair, rudraksha malas, ornate gold necklace and saffron-toned ceremonial dress; the page identifies him as the subject of this photo.