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A photograph of a seated man on a red velvet throne in front of a floral backdrop of yellow, orange, red and white marigold and chrysanthemum garlands with green leaves. He wears a dark maroon-brown robe, a red-and-white beaded garland, multiple layered gold necklaces with a large gold pendant, gold armbands and bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. His long dark hair is piled up in a bun. Behind him a golden relief carving shows a standing deity figure. Probable Swamiji: the long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and beaded garland are the qualifying cues, seated in a ceremonial setting.