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A seated figure in a red-orange robe sits on a low red-cushioned seat on the left of a gold-ornate stage. He wears a rudraksha-style garland of beads, a dark head covering with a red marking, and gold bracelets. Beside him hangs a white and red flower garland swing frame. Behind is a large gold throne with a tiger-skin patterned seat and lion-form armrests, flanked by gold pillars carved with lions and a trident finial. Gold lamp stands and a golden female figure holding a lamp stand at right. Red carpet on the floor, gold draped ceiling. Scene suggests a temple-style pavilion setting. The seated figure appears to be a person, identified by the rudraksha beads, flowing red-orange robe and ornate ceremonial setting.

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