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A seated man in a rust-red turban with silver-white jewelled ornaments and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gilded throne with leopard-print cushions. He wears a rust-red robe with gold border, a white-and-gold garland, layered rudraksha malas and a large gold ceremonial necklace, with gold bangles on his arms. A small microphone is clipped near his face. He holds a pen in one hand and smiles toward the audience. Behind the throne are heavily carved gold panels, and a gilded pedestal bears Tamil inscription. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with a turban, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments.