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A seated man in a decorated palanquin-style throne smiles broadly, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a heavy gold necklace of beads, a white and yellow flower garland, a gold crown with a crescent ornament, and a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a silver trident in one hand. Golden lion figures flank the throne, which is draped with leopard-print cushions and a jewelled, embroidered canopy framed by yellow, white and red marigold and rose flowers. A single photograph with one person visible; the throne ensemble and flowers suggest a ceremonial procession setting. Swamiji (probable) is presented as the seated figure, identified by his saffron robe, gold crown, bead necklace and trident.