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A photograph of a life-size cardboard or printed cutout of a smiling man seated on a cushioned throne with a multicolored peacock-feather style backrest. The figure wears a maroon turban, a dark red robe, multiple strands of beaded rudraksha malas, ornate gold necklaces with a red pendant, and holds a silver trident in one raised hand and a white flower garland in the other. A thick open book lies on a small table in front, and a cupboard of wooden elephant figurines sits to the left. In the foreground, a round brass tray holds two silver oil lamps surrounded by orange, yellow and red flowers, arranged as a puja offering. The cutout is a depiction, not a physical person, so no living people are visible.