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A seated figure in a red and gold turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a large fan-shaped back, wearing a pink and purple flower garland, a red-orange shawl and a gold necklace, with one hand raised in blessing. In front are heaps of harvest produce: green gourds and a pale squash, leafy green stalks, carrots, turmeric-like roots, a whole cabbage and potatoes on a banana leaf, plus a wicker basket of green grapes. Incense smoke rises at left against a red wall. The offering display suggests a Pongal or Makara Sankranti harvest thanksgiving. a person: the figure wears a red turban, flower garland and red-orange shawl while seated on a throne, and is being honoured with a harvest offering.

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