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A performer in a dark red draped costume with silver embellished waist and arm bands stands barefoot on a stage, hand on hip, long dark hair swept down the back and a small ornament on the head. Behind him a large LED screen shows a grid of glowing oil lamp flames in amber and red. Rows of ornate brass oil lamps stand along the front of the stage, and a deep red curtain edges the right side. The scene suggests a staged cultural or devotional performance.

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December 18 20172017-12-18A single man stands in profile on a lit stage in front of a large LED wall filled with glowing amber and red lamp-like light patterns. He has long dark hair falling past his shoulders, a red headband, a bare chest with a gold and beaded waist ornament, and a deep red dhoti-style lower garment. Rows of brass oil lamps line the front edge of the stage, and a maroon curtain hangs at the right. The figure's appearance matches Swamiji (probable) with distinctive long hair, ornate gold adornments and saffron-red clothing, shown on stage during a stage programme.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18A single man stands barefoot on a stage with hands on hips, wearing a rust-orange draped garment with a cream and gold patterned bodice, arm bands and a hair ornament, with long dark hair swept back. Behind him a large illuminated backdrop shows a grid of glowing golden lamp images on blue, and rows of brass oil lamps line the stage front. A deep red curtain hangs at the right edge. Appearance cues include the swept-back hair, ornate clothing and adornments, so this may be a person, performing on stage.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18A single performer in a red-orange draped costume with silver embellished bodice and bangles stands barefoot on a stage, a tilak on his forehead and long hair swept back. Behind him is a large backdrop of illuminated lamp-like lights, and rows of brass oil lamps line the front of the stage. Stage lights shine down from above. The figure appears to be a person based on the long swept-back hair, ornate orange clothing and ceremonial adornment, presented as a performer or stage presence in a staged religious event.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18A performer stands barefoot on a stage with hands on hips, wearing a rust-red dhoti-style lower garment and a matching red-orange wrap draped over the torso with white and gold beaded or embroidered trim, red armbands and bangles, a dark topknot and a vermilion-marked forehead. Along the front of the stage, rows of tall brass oil lamps stand in a line, and behind them a large screen shows a grid of glowing flame-like lamp images. A deep red curtain hangs at the right edge, and stage lights hang from the truss above.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18A barefoot man in a flowing rust-red dhoti and draped red-orange shawl walks across a stage beside a tall magenta silk curtain. He wears a gold necklace, bangles and a red-and-gold headpiece, with long dark hair falling down his back and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him a large LED screen shows a grid of glowing flame-like oil lamps, and a long row of brass oil lamps stands along the stage floor in front.2017-12-18