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A man sits on an ornate throne with a gold and red velvet backrest and red-and-black striped upholstery, speaking into a headset microphone. He wears a black sleeveless tunic embroidered with beadwork, a black-and-gold leopard-print waist band, a rudraksha mala with a silver pendant, a red bindi and a wristwatch. A tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands beside him, and a red curtain hangs on the left. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold-trimmed throne and ornate black garment with rudraksha mala are the appearance cues for this candidate, seated as the speaker.