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A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on a large white cushioned throne-like chair in front of a dark red velvet curtain, speaking with his hands clasped and a gooseneck microphone beside him. He wears a rust-orange top with a bright saffron-orange shawl draped over his shoulders and lap. Beside him on the left stands a stack of orange-spined books, a small brass bowl and a water bottle. On the right, a white side table holds orange lilies, red flowers and a tray with offerings. The figure has long, swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a throne-like seat, which are the appearance-based cues for a probable Swamiji, seated as the speaker at a welcome event. No other people are visible.