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A smiling bearded man sits on an ornate gold throne carved with peacock and bird motifs, wearing a deep maroon turban with a gold brooch, maroon robes with a gold-bordered shawl, a heavy gold multi-bead necklace with a large gold pendant, gold earrings, and a long garland of pink lotus flowers. Leopard-print cushions flank him and a microphone stand is visible at right. He gestures with both hands while speaking. The appearance and ornate turban, robes and gold necklace fit the Swamiji (probable) candidate, shown as a seated speaker on the throne during a discourse.