A bearded man sits on a red velvet throne in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop. He wears a thick white and red flower garland, a reddish-brown dhoti-style garment, and rudraksha bracelets with gold caps on his wrists and upper arms. Scattered rose petals and yellow and purple flowers cover the floor and cushions. A red tilak marks his forehead. The setting suggests a ceremonial honouring. - Nithyanandapedia

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A bearded man sits on a red velvet throne in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop. He wears a thick white and red flower garland, a reddish-brown dhoti-style garment, and rudraksha bracelets with gold caps on his wrists and upper arms. Scattered rose petals and yellow and purple flowers cover the floor and cushions. A red tilak marks his forehead. The setting suggests a ceremonial honouring.

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