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Close-up photograph of a seated figure's arm and hand gripping an ornate silver staff with a carved animal-head handle and twisted engraved shaft. The person wears an orange and gold-bordered garment and maroon cloth on the lap. Behind is a large gold-embossed throne or seat with ornate scrollwork, and a garland of yellow flowers and red roses hangs at the right. A purple-and-white bird emblem sits in the upper left corner.

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PhotoAlbumClose crop of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with carved golden panels and a golden lion-head finial. The figure wears an orange saffron drape over maroon robes and a beaded gold necklace. A hand rests on a long silver staff with twisted spiral engraving. Fresh white jasmine flowers and a red rose lie on the golden seat ledge beside a golden kalasha-like finial. The upper frame is cropped, so no face is visible.2011-09-23December 15 20112011-12-15September 23 20112011-09-23August 08 20172017-08-08December 15 20112011-12-15January 01 20122012-01-01October 04 20162016-10-04Close crop of a person's bare arm and hand gripping the top of an ornate silver staff against a deep maroon draped curtain. The wearer has gold bangles, a gold ring with a rudraksha-like bead, and a pink and white flower garland draped over the forearm, with gold-embroidered fabric at the shoulder. A partial figure with gold and pearl-trimmed garment stands at the right edge. The staff has a fluted, textured silver shaft and a rounded top. No face is visible.2016-10-04March 06 20132013-03-06December 12 20162016-12-12A bearded man in a rust-red turban decorated with pearl-studded gold ornaments sits before an elaborate gold-embossed backdrop, raising a tall silver staff with engraved floral and lotus motifs in his right hand. He wears a pink rose garland, gold necklaces, a gold bracelet and a gold earring, with eyes closed and a calm expression. The image is a photo of a ceremonial moment; the man is shown with a vertical tilak marking.2016-12-22