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A seated man in a rust-red robe and gold-and-rudraksha necklaces sits on a golden nandi bull pedestal before a gilded arched shrine with a golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati behind him. He has a white-and-red forehead mark, raises one hand in blessing, and smiles toward an audience. A microphone stands at his side and a small wooden stool holds a white cup. Red drapery, potted plants and brass lamps frame the stage. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, a full beard and a rudraksha mala with gold ornaments match the candidate's presentation.