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Close-up photograph of a man seated before a golden ornate backdrop with a red-and-gold textile to the right. He wears a rich brown turban wrapped with gold-bordered fabric and decorated with a gold jewelled ornament, a gold and ruby brooch and gold drop pendants at the sides. A red tilak mark is on his forehead, and he has a moustache and beard with long hair visible behind. Around his neck are heavy gold chains and a gold clasp over a dark red garment. A black microphone on a stand is at left, and he gazes downward while speaking. Swamiji (probable): the turban, gold jewellery and heavy gold necklaces match the appearance cues, presented as a speaking discourse.