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A man sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat at the centre of a large ornate golden circular frame, arms extended outward with palms open, smiling and seated in front of a backdrop of orange flames. He is bare-chested apart from a leopard-print wrap draped over one shoulder, wears red cloth on his lower body, a rudraksha-style necklace of gold, and a white-and-red forehead mark. Silver trishula tridents stand on either side of the frame, and a leopard-skin sash hangs from a drum-shaped object at left. The setting suggests a stage performance of a Kalabhairava darshan. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, a bare-chested leopard-print wrap and gold necklace, identified as Paramahamsa Nithyananda in the seated role.

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A seated man in meditation pose sits before a large ornate golden circular frame on a stage lit with orange flames. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment, a red-orange cloth draped over his lap, a gold necklace and a red bindi on his forehead, with long hair tied back. Silver trident staffs flank the frame, and a peacock-feather fan stands at left, with a leopard-print sash hanging from one staff. Stage lights hang overhead. The man has long swept-back hair, a visible forehead mark and a gold necklace, and sits in a ceremonial stage setting, so the appearance cues are sufficient to treat him as a probable Swamiji presence in person.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A photograph of a seated man in a leopard-print sleeveless top and dark red wrap, sitting on a red and silver cushioned throne in front of a large ornate gold circular frame. Silver tridents and a silver staff with peacock feathers and leopard fur stand around the stage. A fiery red and orange backdrop fills the background. The man has a vertical white and red forehead mark, a beaded necklace and long hair.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22September 18 20172017-09-18 +2 copiesA staged photograph of a man in a leopard-print garment with a sash of silver cartridge-like beads and a red-brown lower cloth, standing bare-chested before an ornate gold circular frame amid orange flames and smoke. He has a tilak on his forehead, a necklace, bangles, and holds a trident-like staff and a dark hooked implement. Props include a large trident and a peacock-feather fan on the left. The scene is theatrical, illuminated in fiery yellow and orange tones.2017-12-22A photograph of a performer on a stage standing before a large ornate gold circular frame and a gold throne-like seat. The central figure wears long dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, a leopard-print patterned top with a layered beaded necklace, and an orange-brown dhoti with a saffron shawl. He holds a silver trident in his right hand, and a sword rests on a low platform in front of him with small offerings and an oil lamp. The backdrop has hanging bells and a purple-pink wall. The figure appears to be a staged portrayal of Shiva with a trident, and the page's a person flag is not sufficiently supported by appearance cues to confirm identity.2013-03-02A photograph of a stage set for a Kalabhairava darshan or yoga session. A man with shoulder-length hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat, wearing a leopard-print sleeveless top and a maroon cloth wrapped around his waist, with a beaded necklace. Behind him stands a large ornate golden circular frame, and on either side are silver trishula staffs, a silver mace-like ritual weapon, a peacock feather fan and a curved silver blade. The backdrop is a large screen showing animated orange and red flames against black.2017-12-22A seated man in meditation pose on a red-cushioned throne centre stage, bare-chested with a leopard-print shoulder wrap over one shoulder, rust-red dhoti-style cloth on his lap, a rudraksha-style necklace, and a vertical red mark with a dot on his forehead. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders. Behind him stands a large ornate golden circular arch, flanked by silver trident staffs, a silver axe-like weapon and a peacock-feather tipped staff. The backdrop shows bright orange flames on a dark screen, and stage lights glow at the base.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22