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A smiling man with dark swept-back hair and a full beard sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a dense rudraksha mala with a gold pendant necklace. He is adorned with thick garlands of white jasmine and red-and-yellow flowers draped across his chest and lap. Behind him is a large silver backrest with embossed cherubs, jewelled medallions and red velvet drapery, and a silver trident stands to the left. A microphone stand is visible at right. Probable Swamiji seated in the place of honour, identified by swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold pendant.