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A figure with long, dark, swept-back hair stands on a stage before an ornate gilded arch, backlit by red and orange light and a sunset reflected over water. He wears an orange garment, a leopard-print cloth at the waist, and many red rudraksha malas on the arms, neck and waist, with small bells attached. He holds a silver trident upright in one hand and rests the other hand on his hip. Swamiji (probable) is described by the long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas; the figure is performing a stage role.

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A performer stands on a stage in front of an ornate golden arch with red-lit sunset backdrop. He wears an orange draped garment with a leopard-print cloth at the waist, layered red and black rudraksha-style beaded malas across the chest and arms, bells at the ankles, and holds a large silver trident with his right hand. His long dark hair is loose and he appears to be in a dramatic, costumed Shiva-style pose. The scene resembles a staged theatrical performance with a golden-red arch throne behind him.2012-04-28April 28 20122012-04-28A performer stands before an ornate golden arch lit in red and orange, with a sunset-lit water backdrop behind. He wears an orange garment over leopard-print cloth, layered with red rudraksha-style beaded malas, bells at the waist and ankles, and beaded armbands. He holds a tall silver trident with its prongs raised, wears long dark wavy hair, and stands in a theatrical Shiva-style pose. Stage lighting gives the scene a fiery glow.2012-04-28A barefoot performer with long, tousled dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead stands in red and gold stage lighting before an ornate gilded arch and throne. He holds a silver trident in his left hand and wears a bare-chested look with an orange-yellow drape, a leopard-print cloth at the waist, and multiple red rudraksha-style beaded garlands with silver bell ornaments across his chest, hips and ankles. Beaded bands are on his arms and wrists. The scene resembles a Shiva-style costumed stage presentation rather than a seated satsang. Only one person is visible.2012-04-28A performer dressed as a Shiva-like figure stands on a stage before an ornate golden-red arch with an illuminated sunset backdrop. He has long dark wild hair, wears an orange and saffron dhoti-style cloth with a leopard-print wrap, and wears rudraksha beads, bells and a rudraksha mala across his chest and arms. He holds a silver trident with one hand and rests the other on his hip, eyes lowered. The backdrop and costume create a theatrical, sacred mood.2012-04-28April 28 20122012-04-28A standing male figure in a Shiva-style costume holds a silver trident in his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip in front of an ornate gold repoussé arch with a circular mandala-patterned backdrop lit in red. He wears long, wild black hair, a red bindi, and an orange sleeveless top layered with dark rudraksha beads and metal bells draped across the chest and waist. Below he wears a leopard-print cloth over orange draped trousers, with rudraksha bead bands on his arms, wrists and ankles, and is barefoot. The appearance-based label is a person, though the figure's costume reads as a stage performance or depiction of Shiva rather than a clear identification.2012-04-28A performer dressed as Shiva stands in front of an ornate golden-red arch, holding a silver trident with one hand and resting the other on his hip. He has long, wild dark hair, wears an orange and saffron garment with a leopard-print cloth at the waist, and is adorned with red rudraksha malas, bells and wrist bands. The warm red lighting and gilded backdrop frame the figure, who has his eyes closed. The swami identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so the figure is described by role and attire only.2012-04-28April 28 20122012-04-28A man stands on a stage in front of an ornate golden embossed backdrop lit in red light, holding a silver trident in his left hand and resting his right hand on his hip. He has long dark curly hair and wears a bare-chested look with layered dark rudraksha beads and small silver bells draped across his chest and waist, rudraksha bracelets on both arms, and rudraksha anklets. His lower garment is an orange drape with a leopard-print cloth wrapped at the waist. He is smiling and appears to be a performer or speaker, with a small headset microphone visible. The trident and rudraksha malas suggest a Shiva-themed costume, and the scene resembles a theatrical stage performance rather than a seated devotional gathering.2012-04-28April 28 20122012-04-28A performer stands on a stage in front of an ornate golden arch backdrop with a glowing orange sunset-over-water scene. The figure has long, dark, wild hair and wears an orange garment with a leopard-print cloth at the waist, draped with red and dark rudraksha-style beaded malas and bells at the arms, hips and ankles. The figure holds a tall silver trident (trishul) upright in one hand and rests the other hand on the hip. The performance appears staged in the manner of a deity-character portrayal, with warm red and gold lighting.2012-04-28