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A man seated on an ornate silver throne with carved floral and scrollwork, wearing a large gold crown-like headpiece, a red-orange saffron wrap draped over his shoulders and torso, a heavy gold necklace with pendant, beaded orange bracelets, and a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a silver staff with a finial in his right hand and rests on a leopard-print cushion. Behind him is a backdrop of a starry night sky with a small illuminated temple tower in the lower right corner. Appearance cues include the crown, saffron clothing, and gold ornaments associated with a presiding figure, so the probable identity is Swamiji (probable) seated in a ceremonial role.