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A photograph of a figure standing before a large ornate golden arch-shaped frame on a stage with red and purple cosmic backdrop lighting. The figure wears an orange-red dhoti and sash, a white and red forehead marking, a white flower garland, a rudraksha mala across the chest, and red beaded bands on the upper arms and wrists. He holds a silver trident in one hand with the other hand on his hip. This appears to be a live tableau or deity-style presentation rather than a candid event. a person, appearance-based cues: crown-free but ornate beaded adornments and ceremonial rudraksha mala, shown in a staged tableau. Stage props include red-draped tables in the foreground.

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A standing man in saffron-red robes poses on an ornate golden throne framed by a large gilded circular arch, holding a silver trident in his left hand with his right hand on his hip. He wears a white and red tilak on his forehead, a white flower garland, a dark red-brown beaded rudraksha mala across his chest, and matching beaded armbands. Behind him is a dramatic backdrop of a starry galaxy in purple and pink lights with a red-orange cloud, and a red wooden wall at top. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, a trident, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and a throne setting, matching the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2012-08-27A standing man in an orange-red dhoti and shawl with gold-edged borders poses in front of an ornate gold throne-arch backdrop with a glowing purple and pink background. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. He wears a rudraksha mala with a large bead garland, a gold-toned pendant necklace, bead bracelets on both arms, a red bead belt, and a white horizontal tilak with a red mark on his forehead. He appears to be a ceremonial figure on a stage; the presentation includes a trident and layered rudraksha ornaments, consistent with a Shiva-themed setting. Several floral and garland items are placed at the base of the stage.2012-08-27A man stands on a stage before an ornate gold-framed throne backdrop with a red and purple glowing background. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. He wears a saffron-red cloth draped over his body and a white and red beaded necklace, with a dark rudraksha-style mala across his chest and red beaded armbands. A red tilak mark is on his forehead, and his long dark hair falls to his shoulders. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the figure, based on the long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and trident.2012-08-27August 27 20122012-08-27August 27 20122012-08-27August 27 20122012-08-27August 27 20122012-08-27A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a stage in front of an ornate golden arch backdrop with a starry purple-blue projection. He holds a silver trident in his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip. He wears a white forehead tilak, red-tinted skin makeup, long dark hair, a red and orange dhoti-style garment, a white bead necklace, multiple rudraksha malas across the chest, red rudraksha bracelets and a wide red rudraksha and bell belt. The setting is a dramatic stage with red lighting.2012-08-27August 27 20122012-08-27A standing man on a stage performs a Kalabhairava-style presentation, holding a silver trident in his right hand and resting his left hand on his hip. He has a red-orange sacred mark on his forehead and long dark hair, and wears a rust-orange dhoti with a gold border, a red-beaded rudraksha mala, a dark bead necklace with a white pearl strand, bead bands on his upper arms and wrists, and a layered beaded waist ornament. Behind him is a large ornate gold arch with a pink-violet glowing backdrop and a red fiery design on the black drape. Small offerings sit on a table at the lower right, and a partly visible figure stands at the right edge. Dim stage lighting gives a ceremonial atmosphere.2012-08-27A performer on a stage stands in a dramatic pose, holding a silver trident in his left hand with his arm extended to the side and his right hand on his hip. He wears an orange-red sleeveless garment with dark red rudraksha-style bead bands on his arms, chest and waist, a long white bead necklace and a dark pendant, and a white forehead band with a red bindi. Behind him is a large ornate gold arch and a purple-pink backdrop with bright lights. The figure's appearance matches a costumed devotional role, but the page does not establish who this individual is, so identity remains unsure.2012-08-27August 27 20122012-08-27