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A man stands on a stage holding a tall silver staff in his left hand, his right hand on his hip. He wears a deep red turban with gold trim, a red sleeveless garment, a leopard-print wrap at the waist, and layered gold necklaces with a large gold pendant. Red beaded bracelets and armbands complete the look. A red tilak marks his forehead. Behind him a large painted backdrop of a deity figure and red curtains frame the scene, with leopard-print cushioned seats at the edge of the frame. Swamiji (probable): the figure has a turban, ornate gold ceremonial jewellery and a staff, the cues associated with a distinctive presentation, shown here as a stage presenter in a ceremonial setting.