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A photograph of a man standing on a dark stage before a large silver-grey deity murti with multiple arms, its face and ornaments lit in cool blue light. The man wears a red-orange turban, a red tilak on his forehead, a long gold necklace and bangles, and a leopard-print cloth wrapped around his waist over a dark red garment. He grips a silver staff in one hand and rests the other on his hip. Red velvet curtains frame the set, with carved lion figures at the base and a small oil lamp burning at lower left. Leafy branches hang from the top corners.

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June 27 20172017-06-27A standing man in a maroon turban with a crescent ornament and a red tilak on his forehead holds a silver staff in his right hand while his left arm extends outward. He wears layered gold and bead necklaces, red bangles, a leopard-print wrap over a maroon garment, and a red armband. Behind him a large silver-toned sculpted deity murti with multiple arms, ornate jewellery and a crown stands beside a dark red curtain and a textured rock-like backdrop. a person: the man's turban, ornate gold necklaces, and maroon and leopard-print clothing are the qualifying cues, shown as a standing devotee-led presentation.2017-06-27A man stands on a stage before a large painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity with a crown, holding a trident-like staff, flanked by red curtains and tall artificial trees with pink and green foliage. He wears a maroon-red turban with a tilak, a gold necklace and beaded jewellery, a leopard-print wrap over a maroon cloth, and holds a white staff in his right hand. Behind him is a carved dark wooden throne with leopard-print cushions, with potted plants and gold elephant figurines at the sides and a small lit lamp near the throne.2017-06-27June 27 20172017-06-27June 27 20172017-06-27A man stands centre stage before a large sculpted deity murti with multiple arms, in a warmly lit hall with reddish walls. He wears a deep maroon turban with a gold ornament, a maroon top and a leopard-print wrap, and a heavy gold multi-strand necklace with a large gold pendant. He raises one hand in a blessing gesture and holds a silver staff in the other, with red bangles on his wrists and a red mark on his forehead. Lion and sage-like carvings flank the stage, and small oil lamps glow at the lower left. Swamiji (probable): the figure has a turban, ornate gold necklaces and a staff, consistent with the page's claim of his presence.2017-06-27A photograph of one man standing on a red-draped stage beside a large illuminated statue of a deity with layered beaded necklaces. He wears a red turban with a small crescent ornament, a red tilak on his forehead, and a red garment with a leopard-print wrap at the waist. He wears a heavy gold garland and gold pendant and holds a long white ceremonial staff in his left hand, his right hand on his hip. Red curtains hang behind him. a person is shown in person, with the statue as a deity murti beside him.2017-06-27June 27 20172017-06-27A photograph of a man standing on a stage in front of a painted backdrop of a large blue-tinted deity statue adorned with layered pearl and bead necklaces. He wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red-orange sleeveless garment, a heavy gold garland necklace with pendants, and a leopard-print lower cloth. Red bangles are on his wrists and upper arms. He holds a tall silver staff with his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. A red curtain and rock-textured set pieces frame the scene. Appearance-based label: a person, shown in a stage performance setting with a mounted deity backdrop.2017-06-27A standing man in a red-maroon turban and maroon dhoti with a leopard-print cloth draped over his shoulder and waist stands on a stage holding a tall silver staff. He wears a heavy gold necklace, gold armbands and red bangles. Behind him is a backdrop painting of a seated deity with multiple arms and a crescent ornament, flanked by carved figures, with red curtains on each side. A gold cow figure stands in front of a carved wooden seat draped with leopard-print cushions, with potted plants and gold animal statues at the edges. The man's appearance, with a turban, gold jewellery and a staff, is consistent with a person in a ceremonial role, shown in person on stage.2017-06-27June 27 20172017-06-27A standing man in a red and maroon turban with a crescent-moon ornament and a red bindi holds a silver staff in his right hand while his left hand rests on his hip. He wears a heavy gold multi-strand necklace, a gold pendant, red bangles and armbands, and a red garment over a leopard-print cloth wrapped at the waist. Behind him a large illuminated white statue of a deity, adorned with layered silver-toned necklaces, stands against a red curtain. Appearance-based candidate: a person, wearing a red turban, gold ornaments, and a leopard-print cloth with a staff. Only one physical person is visible.2017-06-27