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A photograph of a smiling person seated on an ornate golden palanquin or chariot, raising one hand in greeting. The person wears a maroon turban, a maroon robe, a rudraksha mala, and heavy gold ceremonial necklaces and bangles, with a red tilak on the forehead. Layers of white, pink, yellow and red flower garlands hang around the shoulders and neck. Behind is a large gold-embossed backrest and a canopy with tassels and jasmine strings. Red cushions with blue floral embroidery flank the seat, and orange marigolds lie on the platform. In the background, a banner and a crowd are visible. The clothing and adornments are distinctive, but the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the figure is described by role only.