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A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden-and-red throne decorated with white jasmine and marigold garlands, with a golden Shiva emblem above and golden lion-like armrests. He has long dark hair, a small red mark on his forehead, and wears an orange-saffron robe with a thick red and pink flower garland draped over his shoulders. A brass trident leans against the throne beside him. He smiles and looks to the side. Behind him, a few standing onlookers in casual clothing are partly visible under a corrugated metal roof. The scene reads as a ceremonial reception.