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Two saffron-robed men sit on a gilded throne in front of a golden lion-carved backdrop, with a dense bank of news microphones held out before them. The man on the right, bare-armed with rudraksha bracelets, a rudraksha headband and a heavy ceremonial gold necklace, gestures with both hands as he speaks. The older man on the left wears a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sitting with his hands resting and face turned toward the speaker. Golden lion statues flank the seat, and a framed picture and small figurines sit on a side table. The microphones carry logos of Tamil and English news channels including Sun TV, Raj, Mega TV and Kalaignar channels.

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May 12 20122012-05-12 +1 copiesA press conference with two seated men in saffron-orange robes in front of a golden throne-like backdrop and gold lion statues. The man on the left is thin and bald with white markings and a red beaded headband, wearing a dark beaded mala and gold necklace, and gestures with his hands while speaking. The man on the right wears a red beaded headband, a red tilak, ornate gold necklaces, red beaded armbands, and an orange robe with a gold border, sitting with hands clasped. A dense cluster of Tamil TV station microphones (including Sun, Raj, Mega, Win, Jaya, Kalaignar and Polimer logos) is pointed at them. Printed text and a copyright line appear in the lower right corner.2012-05-12Photograph of a press conference in an ornate hall with gold-patterned walls and a gilded throne with golden lion armrests. A smiling man in saffron-orange robes, a golden bead necklace, a red-and-gold headband, a topknot and an arm band sits on the throne and gestures with his outstretched arm toward a bank of microphones. Beside him sits an older bald man in orange cloth, a rudraksha mala and a red headband. Many news channel microphones in front, including logos of SPV, Raj, Mega TV, Win TV, Tamil news channels. A framed picture and a golden horse statue are visible at right, and a sign reads 'Sivaya Nama' in Tamil. Swamiji candidate matches the description cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ornate golden necklace, seated on the throne, with the page stating his presence.2012-05-12May 12 20122012-05-12May 12 20122012-05-12May 12 20122012-05-12Two saffron-clad men sit on an ornate golden throne backed by a gold-leaf arch, flanked by gilded lion statues, at what appears to be a press briefing. The man on the right wears an orange dhoti and wrap, a long gold necklace of beads, a rudraksha-style bead armband, and a red-and-gold headband, smiling as he looks toward the left. The older man on the left has a shaved head with white markings, rudraksha mala beads, a gold pendant, and a saffron wrap, and is gesturing with one hand. A dense cluster of microphones with television station logos (including Puthiya Thalaimurai, Sun, Captain, Polimer, Moon TV, Tamilmurasu-style channel bugs, MegaTV, WIN TV and Imayam) is in front of them. Framed pictures and a golden sculpture sit on a side table. Swamiji (probable) is the man on the right, identified by his long hair pulled up, a crown-style headband, gold necklace and saffron clothing; this is an appearance-based label only.2012-05-12May 12 20122012-05-12May 12 20122012-05-12A press conference in a room with gold-toned marble walls and a large gilded throne-like backdrop. Two saffron-robed monastics sit side by side on a red-upholstered seat flanked by golden lion statues. The figure on the left, with white-streaked shaved head, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, gestures with raised right hand while speaking. The figure on the right, with a red headband, sandalwood tilak, bead armbands and a large gold bead necklace, smiles with hands folded in his lap. Dense rows of microphones bearing television channel logos, including MEGA TV, WIN TV and Raj, are held out in front of them. A framed picture hangs on the right wall. Whether the seated figure on the right is a person cannot be determined from appearance alone, so the identity is left uncertain.2012-05-12Two men in saffron-orange robes sit on a golden throne flanked by golden lion statues in a gilded room. The man on the left has a shaved head, white tilak markings, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and gestures with raised fingers while speaking. The man on the right, smiling with hands clasped, wears a headband, red bindi, a long gold bead necklace and rudraksha armlets. Many microphones with station logos for Tamil TV channels such as Raj TV, Puthiya Thalaimurai and Sun TV are pointed at them, indicating a press interaction. Behind them is a large golden deity-like backdrop.2012-05-12A press conference photo: two saffron-robed men sit on a gold-coloured throne with golden lion sculptures beside them, behind a bank of microphones bearing Tamil and other TV station logos. The man on the right, in an orange-saffron robe and a gold-coloured necklace with a rudraksha armband, wears a red-beaded headband and a red tilak, and is speaking. A man on the left wears a saffron cloth, a beaded necklace and white ash markings, and sits with his hands near his knees. A framed photograph hangs on the wall at right. a person cues include the long swept hair-band style, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace on the speaking man, seated in a ceremonial position.2012-05-12