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A smiling man sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions and leopard-print upholstery. He wears an orange-red cloth draped over his bare chest and a long dhoti-style wrap, with a dark turban-like wrap of hair on his head and a red bindi on his forehead. He is adorned with long double strands of gold beaded necklaces, gold armlets and gold bangles. His hands rest on his knee in a relaxed pose, and his eyes are closed in joy. Ornate gold carved panels and a blue-and-gold decorated wall form the background. Probable Swamiji cues include the swept-back dark hair, saffron clothing, gold necklaces and the throne setting.