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A seated man sits on an ornate golden throne with a large fan-shaped gilded backrest and red cushions, cross-legged with bare feet and hands folded in his lap. He wears rust-brown ochre robes, a white-and-pink flower garland, a gold necklace, gold armbands and a red bindi. A golden trident stands to the left, with brass lamps and potted greenery nearby. A microphone on a stand is at right, and the golden carved backdrop with orange drapery suggests a stage setting for a satsang. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, ochre robes, ceremonial gold necklace and garland match the cues for a presentation of the Supreme Pontiff.