The king of Muli on his throne

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Here the 17th king of Muli is wearing the robes and headress of a temporal ruler.

"A kneeling lama removed the monarch's boots before he mounted his throne to pose for this picture. Note the magnificent silk embroideries which are used for a background."

This picture is of the present head lama of Muli [in 1994]and his retinue