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A seated man smiles broadly on an ornate white and gold throne decorated with jewelled peacock-style motifs and tiger-striped cushions, flanked by lion-like armrests. He wears a gold crown, a rust-red dhoti and shawl, multiple gold necklaces, bangles and a long multicoloured garland of yellow, red and green flowers. Yellow and red marigold garlands frame the throne, with golden figures at the edges and a blue draped backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a gold crown, saffron-red ceremonial clothing, ornate gold necklaces and a flower garland on a throne, consistent with a ceremonial seat during festival celebrations.