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Photograph of a ceremonial stage rotated sideways. A seated man in a deep maroon-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print and tiger-striped cushions, a tall gold-colored backrest behind him. He holds a cane-like staff and wears a large gold necklace and bangles. Long garlands of white flowers with red accents drape over the stage and across a seated area in front, with a rangoli-like floral carpet of yellow, red and white petals. Other seated figures in saffron and maroon clothing sit lower, and a brass vessel and floral arrangements decorate the scene. The background is draped in red fabric and white flower garlands. a person, seated on the throne in a maroon robe with gold ornaments.