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A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a high carved backrest, draped in flower garlands of red, yellow and white. He wears an orange-red dhoti and upper cloth, a gold necklace, rudraksha-style beads, and a white and red forehead mark, with arms folded. Flanking the throne are gilded side panels and a gold-decorated stand. To the right stands a decorated deity murti with an orange turban, silver ornaments and a flower garland. In the foreground are brass oil lamps, a brass bell-like vessel, plates of fruit, and silver ritual vessels arranged on a stage with red drapery behind. Two seated figures with yellow fruit garlands appear on the left in purple and gold silk.