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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a draped orange shawl sits on an ornate red velvet throne with a gold-trimmed back. He wears a rudraksha mala, multiple beaded necklaces, a gold pendant, gold bangles and armlets, and a white-and-red forehead mark. He holds a long silver staff with bells at the top, with a bouquet of pink and white flowers and a golden lamp stand beside him. A silver tray of yellow flowers and petals sits on a red cushion at the front. The backdrop shows a painted temple arch, carved stone pillars and a green tree. Swamiji (probable) seated on throne with ritual objects, candidate appearance cues include long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces.