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A smiling bearded man in a rust-brown robe stands before a gilded throne with red cushions, palms raised in greeting. He wears a brown turban with a jewelled ornament, layered rudraksha malas and a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant, plus gold armbands and bangles. Long dark hair falls behind him. Behind the throne a large painted deity figure with four arms and a cobra hood is displayed, and a silver staff with a red gem stands at left beside a small table holding a framed portrait. A microphone stand is visible at right. The dress, throne and setting suggest a stage teaching event. Identity is based on appearance cues only. Swamiji (probable) is a seated speaker on the throne-style stage, presenting with a turban, malas and gold necklace.