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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne (peetha) in a richly decorated temple-style hall. He wears a maroon-red turban, a red-brown dhoti-style garment and a red garland with a gold pendant, and he holds an open printed booklet or photo-card with a picture. Behind him is a large floral backdrop of yellow, orange and red marigold garlands framing a golden canopy with a kalasha finial. Golden lion-shaped armrests and gilded pillars with sculpted figures flank the throne; standing gilded deity figures stand on either side, one holding a trident. Oil lamps stand on brass lamp stands at the sides. Red carpet covers the floor, with stage lights in the foreground. Several people are visible in the scene.