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A photograph of a man seated on a decorated palanquin or ratha beneath colourful tassels of red, orange, yellow and green. He has long dark hair, a red kumkum bindu on his forehead, and wears white and red jasmine garlands over an olive-green shawl with gold ornaments. He sits with palms pressed together in a namaste gesture, smiling and looking to the side. White flower garlands frame the canopy and a maroon cushion is visible at left. a person (long swept hair, ornate gold jewellery and garlands) seated in an honoured ceremonial position.