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A figure stands on a raised platform in front of a large ornate golden-silver arch lit in red and pink stage light. The figure wears a saffron-orange draped garment, a leopard-print cloth at the waist, a red beaded belt, and multiple red rudraksha malas across the chest and arms. The raised right arm is bent upward in a gesture, and the left hand grips a silver trident with a small red sphere at its top. A water bottle and red-wrapped items sit at the lower edge. Appearance-based cues including long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and ornate adornments suggest Swamiji (probable) performing a stage ritual, a single person in the scene.

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August 28 20122012-08-28August 28 20122012-08-28A figure stands barefoot on a tiger-skin draped gilded throne with ornate golden carved arches, in front of a red backdrop and pink flowers. He wears saffron-orange dhoti and a leopard-print shawl with rudraksha malas and beaded ornaments across his chest and waist, a white tripundra on his forehead, and long dark hair. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. The appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference through saffron clothing, rudraksha, and long hair, though the identity is not certain.2012-08-24August 28 20122012-08-28August 28 20122012-08-28A 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.2012-08-28A photograph of a man in a red-lit hall standing on an ornate silver-and-gold throne or dais. He wears a red sleeveless garment, a belt of red beads, a leopard-print cloth at the hip, and layered red bead necklaces and armlets. He holds a tall silver trident-like staff with a small bell hanging from it, one hand on his hip. Long dark wavy hair falls to his shoulders and a white tilak marks his forehead. Behind him is a gilded embossed backdrop. A small water bottle sits at the lower left edge. a person appearance: long swept hair, ornate ceremonial dress and rudraksha-style bead adornments, shown in an ornamental stage presentation, with a trident staff.2012-08-28April 21 20122012-04-21A performer stands on an ornate golden throne-like seat against a large embossed golden backdrop lit in red and pink. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. He wears a red-orange draped garment with a leopard-print cloth at the waist, layered red rudraksha malas across the chest, and red beaded armbands and bangles. A white-beaded necklace hangs at his neck, and a tilak marks his forehead. The staging suggests a deity-role presentation at a stage event, with a plastic water bottle visible at the lower left.2012-08-28A performer stands on a gilded, ornately carved throne backed by a large golden arch lit in red and pink light. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and draped cloth, a leopard-print cloth at the hip, a studded metal belt, and necklaces of white beads and dark rudraksha-style malas. A white horizontal tilak marks his forehead, and long dark wavy hair falls past his shoulders. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and a dark staff wrapped with white rope in his left, posed in a Shiva-like stance. Appearance-based label: the figure shows long swept hair, a forehead mark, rudraksha malas and ornate ritual adornments, consistent with a person portrayal in costume, a trident-bearing role. Gilded throne, red lighting, and a deity-style pose suggest a stage presentation of Kalabhairava.2012-08-28August 28 20122012-08-28August 28 20122012-08-28