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A man with long dark hair swept up into a topknot, a crescent ornament at the crown, a short beard and a red bindi, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, flanked by golden lion sculptures. He wears a rust-red saffron robe, a rudraksha mala, a heavy gold pendant necklace and gold bangles, and holds a microphone while smiling and speaking. A small table in front holds a copper water vessel, a plate of green leaves and a silver dish. Behind the throne is a dark carved panel with lotus motifs and a gold-topped canopy pole. In the foreground, the backs of seated devotees in white clothing face the stage, and a pedestal fan stands at left.