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A photograph of two seated saffron-robed men before an ornate gold throne with embossed carvings. The man on the right, in front, wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a rudraksha band on his head and arm, a red tilak on his forehead, and a long gold bead necklace; he gestures with his hands while speaking. Beside him, an older bald man with white forehead markings wears a rudraksha mala and orange robes, looking to the side. Several microphones from Tamil news channels, including Jaya TV, Sun News, Raj TV and Tamilan Seithigal, are held in front of them. a person cues: the seated speaker wears a rudraksha headband and long gold beaded necklace, consistent with a person addressing the press.