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A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver-and-gold throne canopy with red velvet cushions and a leopard-print bolster. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a ceremonial garland of red, white and green flowers, with a white tilak on his forehead, and raises one hand in blessing. Trident-topped ritual staffs and brass lamps flank the throne, and a microphone stand stands in front. a person: the appearance cues include the saffron robes, rudraksha beads and throne setting, so this is an in-person candidate, presented as the speaker on the throne.