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A seated man in meditation pose with eyes closed sits on a red velvet cushion before an ornate silver-embossed backrest. He wears a white-painted forehead with a dark bindi-like mark, gold ceremonial necklaces and chains, a gold waist ornament over maroon dhoti-style cloth with gold border, rudraksha armbands and wrists, and white painted stripes on his bare chest and arms. Both hands rest together in his lap with gold rings. The dark green backdrop contrasts with the gold and silver. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in meditation with distinctive gold necklaces, rudraksha adornments and ceremonial dress, presented as a ritual sitting of a spiritual leader.