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A photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a golden throne-like seat with a red cushion, framed by a large arch of garlands in yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red and purple flowers and green leaves. He wears saffron-orange robes, a gold-beaded necklace and multiple rudraksha malas, has a red tilak on his forehead, and sits with eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste. A microphone stand is at right beside a tall brass oil lamp with a lit flame, and a dark blue curtain hangs behind. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in the honoured role of the speaker.