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A smiling person seated under a large golden canopy, framed by a floral arch of yellow marigolds with red, white and purple flower bands. The seated figure wears a white turban, a white dhoti-style garment with a red-bordered wrap, a red and white flower garland, a gold necklace and gold bangles, and holds a golden ritual rod (danda) raised in one hand. A man in white clothes stands at left with his hand raised, and a partly visible person appears at lower right. Hanging brass bells and garlands decorate the ceiling. a person is seated centrally, identified by the white turban, ornate gold necklace and garlanded throne-like setting, though appearance cues are moderate.

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