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A barefoot man with long dark braided hair and a red-brown crown-like ornament stands in profile on a dark stage before a red velvet curtain and overhead stage lights. He wears a rust-red draped dhoti-style lower garment with gold edging, a leopard-print bodice and waist wrap, a red beaded armlet and rudraksha-style bead bracelets, and a thin gold chain. Trusses and spotlights hang above the stage.

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A man stands barefoot in profile on a dark stage beside a tall pink-red draped curtain, lit by overhead spotlights on a metal truss. He wears a rust-red dhoti-style drape with a gold-edged hem and a leopard-print sleeveless top, with red rudraksha bracelets on his upper arm and wrist. His long dark hair falls down his back and is topped with a small gold ornament on a red band. A thin gold chain hangs at his neck. The setting suggests a costumed stage performance rather than a seated discourse. Visible copyright-style text runs vertically along the right edge.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18A man stands in profile on a stage with eyes closed, facing left, in front of a draped magenta curtain and a black backdrop with stage lights and truss overhead. He wears long dark dreadlocks, a gold ornament on his forehead, a gold necklace, and a leopard-print sleeveless top with a rust-red wrap and rust-red draped dhoti trousers with a gold border. Red rudraksha bracelets and an armband are visible, and he stands barefoot.2017-12-18A photograph of a man standing barefoot in profile on a stage, facing right, under stage lights and a truss rig. He has long dreadlocked hair pulled back with a decorative headpiece, and wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a deep rust-orange draped dhoti-style lower garment with gold border, rudraksha bracelets on his upper arm and wrist, and a thin gold necklace. Behind him hangs a large magenta curtain against a black backdrop. The figure appears to be a costumed performer; the appearance alone does not establish identity, so no name is given.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18Stage photograph showing a single man standing barefoot in profile on a dark stage before a pink draped curtain, under stage lights and metal truss rigging. He has long dark hair swept back with a decorative gold headpiece, a gold necklace, and a red-brown beaded bracelet and armband. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top with a rust-red wrap skirt and sash, eyes closed and hands folded at his waist. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with the long hair, ornate headpiece, beaded adornments and ceremonial gold necklace as the distinguishing cues, presented as a performer or devotee in costume.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18A man seen from behind and in side profile against a dark blue backdrop, beside a deep pink curtain at the right edge. He has very long, thick dark dreadlocks falling down his back, with a red-orange cord woven through the hair and a small rudraksha-like bead at the crown. He wears gold earrings and a thin gold chain, a red rudraksha bracelet on his wrist and a red rudraksha band on his upper arm. His attire is a rust-red draped garment with a leopard-print patterned panel at the waist and chest, and his hands are clasped behind his back. A circular logo appears at the lower left.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18A barefoot performer stands in profile on a dark stage beside a deep red draped curtain, under stage truss lights. He has long dark dreadlocked hair with a small ornament on the head, a rust-brown dhoti-style lower garment with a gold border, and a leopard-print patterned top with rudraksha bead bands on the upper arm and wrist. A white floor-standing air conditioner sits at left.2017-12-18A performer stands in profile on a dark stage beside a deep red draped curtain, wearing a rust-orange dhoti-style skirt with a leopard-print bodice and arm band of beads. Long dark dreadlocks fall down the back and a gold ornament sits in the hair. A gold necklace is visible. A white appliance stands at the left edge of the stage. The costume suggests a dramatic or theatrical portrayal rather than a ritual setting.2017-12-18