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A photograph of a seated man in a large throne-like brown leather armchair speaking into a microphone on a stand, one hand raised in an open gesture. He wears long dark upper hair swept back, a yellow and red tilak on his forehead, an orange shawl or wrap, layered rudraksha malas with a gold pendant, gold bangles and gold armlets, and an animal-print garment. A tall silver staff-like stand with a finial is at left. Audience members in orange, pink and white clothing sit behind him, blurred. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated and speaking as a discourse speaker. Visible people include the seated speaker and several audience members.