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Close photo of a smiling man in a deep red pleated turban edged with gold braid and a small crystal brooch, with a red bindi on his forehead. He wears a saffron-orange shawl with a red border over the shoulders, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a beaded bracelet on his arm. Behind him is an ornate gold repoussé backdrop. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), shown in person, identified by the red turban with gold trim, saffron clothing, layered beaded necklaces and ceremonial bearing.