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A seated man in a rust-red robe sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne with gold carved trim, eyes lowered, raising a bundle of green leaves in his right hand, which he appears to be sprinkling. He wears a long multicolour flower garland of white jasmine, yellow, red, purple and pink blooms, a heavy gold and beaded necklace, and red beaded armbands. A sacred mark is on his forehead. Behind him a backdrop is decorated with garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. At left, a person in white dhoti holds a tray draped with a striped cloth. The setting resembles a homa or ritual ceremony.