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A smiling man in a turquoise-blue turban and matching blue shawl sits in front of a large floral arch of yellow marigolds, purple and magenta blossoms, red flowers, white blooms and green leaves, with a gold ornamental backdrop behind. He wears a red vermilion dot on his forehead and a long chain of large gold beads alternating with clear crystal beads around his neck. The image is a photograph of a single person seated before the garland arch, which suggests a devotional or honouring setting. Swamiji (probable) is a long-haired man in a blue turban and ornate gold beaded necklace, with the appearance cues matching the page's claim.