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A photograph of a life-size cutout portrait of Swamiji (probable) seated on an ornate throne-like seat with a patterned, jewel-trimmed backrest in green, red and gold. The figure wears a maroon turban with a bindi, a maroon robe, a long gold necklace, a white and green flower garland with a beaded mala, and holds a trident-topped staff in one hand while the other is open in blessing. Before the cutout, a silver tray holds silver paduka-style sandals decorated with orange, yellow and pink rose petals and green leaves. A wooden elephant figure, a brass bell and a brass lamp stand sit at the left, and a small book is placed on a stand in front of the portrait. The setting appears to be a shrine corner with electronics and cables in the background.