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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate red velvet throne with black tiger-stripe pattern and gold carved backing, a gold lion-head armrest at left. He wears an orange-saffron draped garment, layered beaded rudraksha-style malas, a gold ceremonial necklace, gold armlets, and a red bindi with white forehead markings. He raises his right hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. In the foreground, a glass lamp holds several lit oil lamp flames. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron-orange garment, ornate gold necklace and beaded malas align with the page's claim, and he sits on a throne in a discourse setting.