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A smiling man sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with carved floral panels, framed by red and yellow flower garlands and hanging white bead strands. He wears a red-orange shawl over the shoulder, white and gold dhoti edging, a long rudraksha mala with gold ornaments, multiple red-and-gold armbands and a red bindi on his forehead. One hand rests on his knee and the other is lifted in a relaxed gesture. Marigold flowers lie at the base of the throne. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, ornate saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in an attendant's place of honour.