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A figure stands on a raised dais in front of an ornate golden circular arch and a gilded peetha-style backdrop, against blue-lit draped fabric. The figure, with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on the forehead, wears an orange sleeveless top, a leopard-print wrap around the waist, orange dhoti-style cloth, and multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas and necklaces. The raised right hand is lifted in greeting while the left hand holds a silver trident. Probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, a trident, orange clothing and rudraksha malas; no other people are visible.

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A man stands on a raised golden stage in front of a large ornate golden circular arch and a gold-embossed throne-like backdrop against blue-lit draped fabric. He wears an orange sleeveless top, an orange dhoti with a leopard-print wrap at the waist, layered beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style bead mala, dark armbands and anklets, and holds a silver trident in his left hand while his right hand rests on his hip. The overall tableau resembles a Shiva-themed stage presentation.2012-04-22A standing figure on a stage holds a silver trident in his right hand and smiles. He wears an orange sleeveless top, leopard-print cloth wrapped at the waist over orange dhoti-style trousers, tall dark boots, a layered silver necklace with a large pendant, rudraksha-style bead bracelets and armbands. A red tilak marks his forehead and long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Behind him a large ornate golden circular arch frames a golden embossed panel, under blue stage lighting with blue draped backdrop curtains. Only one person is physically present.2012-04-22A man stands on a stage before a large golden arched backdrop with embossed floral and scroll patterns, with a second golden disc behind him and a blue-violet draped curtain. He wears a sleeveless saffron-orange top, a leopard-print cloth wrapped at the waist over an orange lower garment, and layered silver and dark beaded necklaces, with rudraksha-style bead armbands. He holds a tall silver trident in his right hand and has a red bindi, long dark hair and a broad smile. a person by appearance cues: long swept hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala with ceremonial silver adornment, holding a trident. A small microphone stand is visible at the left edge.2012-04-22A performer stands on an ornate golden platform in front of a large gold circular arch against a blue-lit draped backdrop. He wears an orange sleeveless tunic, a layered silver beaded necklace, a dark leopard-patterned waist wrap, and dark ankle bands, with arm bands on his upper arms and a silver trident held upright in one hand. His long dark hair is swept back and his other hand rests on his hip. The stage is lit in blue with a small lamp at the lower left. Visible copyright and sourcing text appear in the lower right corner of the image.2012-04-22A man with long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi and tripundra marks, wearing an orange sleeveless top, a silver-beaded necklace, dark rudraksha malas on his arms and waist, and a leopard-print lower garment, stands smiling with one hand raised in greeting and the other holding a silver trident. He is in front of an ornate gold arched backdrop and a gold throne-like seat, against a blue draped curtain. a person is visible in this stage scene, with the trident, rudraksha and gold ceremonial setting as cues. Copyright text appears in the lower right corner, which is not included here.2012-04-22A man stands on a raised stage in front of an ornate golden circular frame and a golden throne-like backdrop with a purple draped curtain behind. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti and a leopard-print garment over his torso, with multiple rudraksha malas and a large ornate silver-and-gold necklace. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. A thin silver staff stands nearby. He wears a red bindi on his forehead and a headset microphone. The presentation suggests a stage performance or public discourse. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and a ceremonial necklace; appearance-based label only.2012-04-22A man with long, wind-swept dark hair and a white vertical tilak on his forehead stands barefoot on a raised platform in front of a dark red tiger-striped throne with a gilded arched backdrop lit in green and pink. He holds a silver trident in his left hand, his right hand resting on his hip. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and a leopard-print vest and waist wrap, with layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace. Appearance-based cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas are consistent with the Swamiji (probable) label for a figure seated on the throne, and the page indicates Swamiji was present, so the person is treated as a probable candidate.2012-09-15A man stands on a leopard-print cushioned platform in front of a red throne-like backrest set within a large gold arched frame with green and white lighting. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti with yellow borders, a leopard-print and rudraksha-bead garment draped across his body, and a long rudraksha mala. He holds a silver trident in one hand and rests his other hand on his hip, smiling. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. The background shows a starry night-sky backdrop with pink and purple tones. He has long swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and gold armlets and earrings. Appearance suggests a person on stage, given the saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and trident, though his identity is uncertain.2012-09-14A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red bindi raises one hand in greeting on a stage. He wears a saffron-orange sleeveless top, layered silver and bead necklaces, dark rudraksha beaded malas, beaded bracelets and a leopard-print lower garment. In his other hand he holds a silver trident. Behind him is an ornate gold arch against a purple draped backdrop.2012-04-22A standing man in an orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti-style pants with a leopard-print wrap at the waist holds a silver trident in his right hand, hand on hip, against a golden circular arch and a golden throne-like backdrop lit with blue stage lights. He wears a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial pendant, with dark arm bands and bracelets. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha malas and ornate pendant fit the described presentation, so this is a performer or figure on a stage platform.2012-04-22A photograph of a single figure standing on a stage before a large ornate golden arch and a shimmering blue backdrop. The figure has long dark swept-back hair, a red bindi and blue-painted face, and wears an orange sleeveless top with a silver beaded ceremonial necklace, rudraksha mala beads across the chest and waist, and a leopard-print wrap over orange drapery. Dark beaded bands circle the wrists and ankles. The figure raises the right hand in greeting and holds a silver trident in the left hand. Swamiji (probable) is shown in this performance-style stage setting, with the distinctive long hair, orange clothing, rudraksha malas and ceremonial necklace as the qualifying cues.2012-04-22A figure stands on an ornate stage before a large gold-toned circular arch with embossed patterns, set against blue draped backdrop and blue stage lights. The person wears a sleeveless orange top, orange dhoti-style lower garment with a leopard-print wrap, multiple beaded necklaces, a large pendant, dark armbands and anklets, and a red mark on the forehead. He holds a silver trident in his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip. Probable Swamiji is visible, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style malas, and the trident as a distinctive adornment; he is standing in a performance-like pose on the stage.2012-04-22