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A photograph of a single standing figure in red-tinted stage lighting, holding a silver trident in his right hand. He has long dark hair, a white and red tilak on the forehead, and wears a rust-coloured draped garment with a leopard-print cloth wrapped at the waist. Multiple strands of red and white beads, a pendant, and a row of metal bells are worn across the chest and shoulders, with red rudraksha-style bands on the arms. Behind him is an ornate gold repoussé backdrop and a gold-embossed seat. Appearance-based label: a person, based on the long hair, tilak, trident and distinctive ceremonial adornments, matching the page's note that a person was present at this event.

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A man with long dark swept-back hair and a white-and-red forehead marking sits in red stage lighting, holding a silver trident with a red gem in its centre and a small damaru drum at its shaft. He wears a leopard-print cloth, a thick band of rudraksha beads with brass bells across the chest and waist, a white bead necklace and a heart-shaped pendant. Behind him is a gold ornate throne-like backdrop. The figure shows distinctive Shiva-style cues: trident, rudraksha, bells and leopard skin, consistent with a Kalabhairava-themed performance presentation.2012-08-28A photograph of a standing man in a dramatic stage setting before an ornate gold-framed backdrop lit in red and orange. He wears a rust-orange dhoti with a gold border, a leopard-print cloth and a belt of metal bells and rudraksha beads across his body, plus a white beaded necklace and a rudraksha mala. A white horizontal tilak with a red bindi marks his forehead. He holds a silver trident in one hand and a dark staff wrapped with white rope and small bells in the other. Behind him stands a gilded throne-like arch with floral carving. A partly visible person's bare arm appears at the top right corner of the frame, and a colourful flower arrangement sits at the lower right. The man's long, swept-back hair and saffron-tinged ceremonial dress with trident and rudraksha are consistent with the appearance cues for Swamiji (probable), who is shown performing the stage role of a Shiva-like ascetic during the event.2012-08-28August 28 20122012-08-28August 28 20122012-08-28August 28 20122012-08-28August 28 20122012-08-28September 07 20122012-09-07A man with long dark swept-back hair stands eyes closed and smiling, holding a silver trident in his left hand and resting his right hand on his hip. He wears an orange-red garment with a leopard-print shawl, a large rudraksha mala across his chest, a belt of rudraksha beads with metal bells, and rudraksha armbands, with a white tripundra and red bindi on his forehead. He stands before an ornate gold throne-like backdrop with red lighting, matching the appearance of a Shiva-style costume. Swamiji (probable) appears in person, shown with the distinctive long hair, rudraksha malas and saffron-orange clothing.2012-08-24August 24 20122012-08-24August 28 20122012-08-28August 28 20122012-08-28A performer stands on a stage under red and magenta lighting, holding a silver trident in his right hand. He wears a white horizontal tilak with a red bindi, long dark hair, and a face painted with dark accents. His bare upper body is decorated with strands of rudraksha beads, white bone-style beads, and dangling metal bells, with a thick rudraksha belt and bell-hung waistband over a rust-orange dhoti with a gold border. Behind him is an ornate gold-and-silver embossed arch, and a small wing-like emblem appears in the top-left corner. A headset microphone is visible near his face. The figure appears to be playing a Shiva-like role in a stage presentation.2012-08-27