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A single man seated before an elaborate backdrop of marigold, jasmine and rose garlands arranged in layered rows of yellow, purple, white and red. He wears a saffron-yellow turban, a yellow shawl draped over bare shoulders, a heavy gold necklace of large bead-like pendants and a fine gold chain, and a red kumkum mark on his forehead. A decorative gold and silver ornament is visible at the right edge. Appearance-based cues are consistent with a Swamiji (probable) seated in ceremonial honour, with turban, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace.