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A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold-carved throne with a red velvet back and seat, in front of a microphone on a stand. He wears a saffron-orange garment with gold-bordered edges draped over his shoulder, a long gold bead mala with a gold pendant, and a red bindi on his forehead with white markings. He gestures with both hands while speaking and smiles. Behind him is a backdrop with a gold circular emblem of a deity form and a partial image of a standing figure with garlands. a person: the orange robes, gold ceremonial necklaces and throne seating are consistent with the page's identification of the speaker.