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A photograph of a central seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a multi-strand garland of white flowers with red, yellow and green ribbon accents, and a gold necklace. The figure has a white-and-red forehead mark and touches the side of their head with one hand. Around the throne stand about a dozen men in white dhotis and white shirts, several with orange or saffron shawls, some with hands clasped or bowed in reverence. A dark red curtain forms the backdrop. A gold footstool with a red cushion sits in front of the throne, with a floral offering on the floor. Several other people are partly visible at the edges. a person is identified by the saffron robe, the ornate garland and gold necklace, and the throne placement.

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