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A seated man in a rust-orange robe and matching orange turban with a red-orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood backrest and red cushions, flanked by potted plants, brass lamps and a trident. He wears a white and pink flower garland, rudraksha-style beads, a gold necklace and gold armbands, and smiles toward the audience beside a microphone stand. In front of the throne stands a golden deity murti or ritual vessel. Behind him hang deep red curtains. Appearance-based a person seated in a discourse setting, with the orange turban, ornate gold throne and ceremonial adornments as cues.