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A bearded man with long dark hair sits smiling on a gilded bronze Nandi bull, with a tiger-striped cloth draped over the bull's back. He wears a saffron-orange shawl over the shoulder, a saffron dhoti, a leopard-print waist cloth, a red tilak on his forehead, and rudraksha bracelets on his arms and wrists. A brass tray or bowl sits in front of the bull, and a golden trident stands on each side of the stage. Behind him are dark stone deity sculptures and a colourful purple and pink backdrop with light streaks. Two small water bottles and a seated person in red stand at the edges of the frame.

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December 02 20162016-12-02A seated man in an orange-red turban and matching saffron-red garments sits on a tiger-skin-draped throne beside a large golden Nandi bull. He wears a long multi-strand rudraksha mala, a white and pink flower garland, and bangles on his arms. A tall silver trident stands beside him, with golden trident-topped stands at the edges. Behind him a large rock formation carved with deity figures and Shiva lingams rises against a pink and purple lit backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron garments, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland are the appearance cues, presented as the seated central figure on the throne.2016-12-02A seated man in saffron-red robes and a matching red turban sits on a tiger-skin-draped seat beside a golden Nandi bull statue. He wears a white-and-pink flower garland, layered rudraksha malas, a gold pendant and bangles, and rests his hands on his knees. A tall silver trident stands at left, with golden trident finials at the edges and a rock-carved deity murti behind. The stage is lit with pink and purple glow. a person: the seated man has a turban, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and a ceremonial gold necklace, so he is a candidate for a person.2016-12-02A seated man in saffron-red robes and an orange-red turban sits on a tiger-skin-draped throne beside a golden Nandi bull statue, with a tall silver trident placed to his left. He wears a long white and pink flower garland, layered rudraksha malas, a large ceremonial gold pendant, and beaded bracelets on his arms, and his feet are bare. Behind him rises a large grey rock backdrop with carved deity figures and a trident, against a red and purple illuminated stage background. Gold trident finials stand at the edges of the stage. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron-red robes, turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold adornments.2016-12-02A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron robes sits eyes closed on a tiger-skin-draped seat beside a gilded bronze Nandi bull. He wears a white flower garland with a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, plus beaded armlets and bangles. A golden trishul stands at left and ornate golden kalasha-topped staffs flank the stage. Behind him a large rock-like sculpture of a seated deity murti rises against a red-lit backdrop. a person is shown as the seated central figure, identified by the saffron-and-rudraksha presentation and the rudraksha mala with ornate gold pendant; the appearance is consistent with the page but not certain enough to confirm, so the figure is treated as a probable presence on stage.2016-12-02A seated man in ochre and red ceremonial clothing sits on a raised stone-like platform with his eyes closed, in front of a large carved stone sculpture of a deity. He wears a red turban with a decorative ornament, a long layered garland of white and pink flowers, rudraksha beads, and a gold pendant, with gold bangles on his arms. Beside him stands a golden Nandi bull, and a tall golden trident rises at left, with another golden trident at right. Behind him, a backdrop of glowing red and pink light panels is visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a long dark hair style under the turban, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold ornaments, consistent with the page reference to Swamiji at this event.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A seated man in a red-orange turban and matching saffron-red robes sits cross-legged on a golden Nandi bull sculpture, smiling and gesturing with one open hand. He wears a white and pink flower garland, a dark rudraksha mala, and ceremonial gold necklaces and bangles, with a tiger-striped cloth draped beneath him. Behind him stands a large grey stone sculpture of a deity with raised hands and a lit backdrop. A golden trident leans at the left edge. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long dreadlocked hair under a turban, saffron clothing, rudraksha and gold ornaments, and he is physically present on stage.2016-12-02A bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange turban sits on an ornate throne beside a large gold Nandi bull statue, raising one hand in blessing. He wears a white flower garland, layered gold and bead necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, gold armbands and bangles. A tiger-striped cloth covers the throne. Behind him, a large stone sculpture of Shiva's hands and a rock-like backdrop glow with red lights. A tall gold trishul stands at left and a gold trident-topped staff at right. Text in the lower right reads a pedia source line2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A seated man in rust-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a tiger-skin-draped golden nandi bull at a stage with red drapes, potted plants and a microphone stand. Behind him stands a deity murti with multiple arms holding a trident, with brass lamps and a golden trident on the sides. The man wears a gold pendant and raises one hand in blessing.2017-03-01 +2 copiesDecember 02 20162016-12-02