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A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair and a short beard sits on a red velvet throne backed by an ornate gold lotus-petal carved panel. He wears a maroon-red shawl draped over his shoulders, a ceremonial gold necklace of large beads, a pendant, and rudraksha malas on his arms and wrist; a vertical tilak mark is on his forehead. Garlands of pink and white flowers and green leaves hang around his neck, and yellow fruits are attached to the garland. His eyes are closed and he is smiling slightly. In the foreground, the hands and heads of other people are visible, one holding white threads, indicating a ritual blessing. a person seated on the throne, receiving a garlanded ritual honour.