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A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on an ornate golden throne (peetha) draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and multicoloured flowers in red, purple and white. He wears a red turban, a red shawl over his shoulders and red robes, with a gold and bead necklace and a gold pendant. His hands rest folded in his lap on a red cushion. Gold oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a gold trident (trishul) rises on the right. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with the cues of a red turban, red saffron-toned robes, a long beaded gold necklace and a ceremonial dais setting, presiding as a teacher during a discourse. The backdrop shows painted blue and beige panels.