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A smiling man in an orange-red dhoti and matching shawl sits cross-legged on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a red-orange turban, a yellow-and-white marigold garland, multiple gold necklaces and a gold armlet. He holds a small brass plate or lamp with both hands near his lap. Behind him a large silver peetha backdrop is decorated with colourful embroidered mirror-work panels, yellow and red marigold garlands and a string of warm fairy lights. A microphone stand stands beside the throne, and a striped multicoloured floor rug lies in front. The figure is an appearance-based a person candidate seated in a ceremonial role on the stage.