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A ceremonial stage with a red carpet and an ornate gilded throne with lion armrests and a tiger-striped seat cushion. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala with a white and pink flower garland sits on the throne under a golden canopy, with a carved relief panel behind. Surrounding the throne, men in white dhotis with gold borders and orange shawls stand attentively, and a man in a white dhoti with gold border raises a camera with a long lens. Attendants in rust-red saris with gold-bordered garlands stand nearby. a person is seated on the throne in saffron robes, flower garland and rudraksha mala, with a well-known look from his clothing and adornments. Visible text on the image reads a copyright notice and source credit.