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A seated man in a rust-red turban with a crescent-moon ornament and a gold jewelled turban brooch sits on a red cushioned throne before an ornate gold repoussé backdrop. He wears a rust-red shawl over bare shoulders, layered gold chains and a large gold pendant, a jewelled necklace, beaded armlets, and beaded bracelets; his hands rest clasped in his lap. A microphone stand stands at right and a silver-rimmed steel cup sits on a small side table at left. The visible man is the only person in view. Appearance cues including the turban, rust-red shawl and gold ornaments match the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable identification of Swamiji present in person.