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A man in a rust-red and maroon dhoti-style garment with gold-edged borders stands on a raised stage before an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped arms and red velvet cushions. He wears a saffron-orange turban with a green jewel, a long gold-beaded and rudraksha-style mala, and holds his palms together raised near chest height in a welcoming gesture. Flanking him are two painted deity figures with multiple arms and gold ornaments, and golden lion statues sit at the throne's base. The setting is a temple-style stage with carved wooden doors behind the throne and a patterned red carpet in front. a person is identified by the distinctive saffron turban, layered mala and ceremonial throne setting, with the candidate physically present.