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A photograph of a bearded man seated on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white, red and green, and a deep blue embroidered backdrop. Golden lion figures flank the seat, and a silver trident stands to the left. He wears an orange-brown robe, a gold crown, a long gold-and-bead ceremonial necklace, white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala, with a red forehead mark. A patterned leopard-print cushion supports the seat. Appearance-based probable identification as a person, seated in ceremonial honour during the procession.