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A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate throne decorated with a large arched backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. He wears an orange-brown turban, a rudraksha mala and multiple layered gold and bead necklaces, a gold pendant, bangles and a saffron-brown dhoti-style cloth. Red and yellow flower garlands hang over his shoulders and draped over his lap. Golden lion heads flank the throne armrests, a tiger-striped cloth covers the seat, and brass bells and a brass lamp stand at the sides. The man on the throne has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments, consistent with a person, seated in a honoured position at the event.