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A ceremonial hall scene with a golden throne platform on the left draped in marigold and red flower garlands, where a seated man wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace over saffron clothing, with a red cushion and golden umbrellas above. Trident-topped silver staffs and a golden ornamental standard flank the throne. On the right a standing priest with a pink and gold turban and pink-bordered white dhoti holds a ritual implement toward the throne. Seated devotees in white and saffron robes fill the background, and a brass kalasha-like vessel sits on the floor near the platform.

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