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A laughing man stands before a dark stone deity murti with a carved halo and a Shiva-style face with a white tilak. He wears a leopard-print garment, an orange-saffron shawl at the waist and shoulders, layered gold bead necklaces, and a long red-and-green flower garland. He holds a polished silver trident with a red gem in one hand, and yellow flowers hang near his leg. Scene is an indoor shrine at night, with a red wall behind.

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March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesNight photograph of a laughing man standing before a large dark stone deity relief with a Shiva-like figure in the background, decorated with red flower garlands. He holds a silver trident with a red gem in one hand and rests the other on his hip. He wears a leopard-print garment with an orange saffron shawl, layered gold bead necklaces, a thick red and yellow flower garland, a gold armlet, and a white forehead mark with a red bindi. Yellow marigold garlands hang near the stone relief, and a white-painted wall sign is visible at the left edge.2013-03-02 +1 copiesMarch 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesA smiling man with long dark swept-back hair, white and red forehead markings, and layered pink-red flower garlands stands beside a black stone deity murti in a temple-like room with orange walls. He wears a leopard-print garment with an orange shawl over one shoulder, heavy gold ornaments and a gold chain necklace, and gold armbands. He holds a silver trident in his right hand. Behind him sit a dark stone deity figure with a crown and a second statue with garlands, and brass pots stand on a shelf by the window. a person (appearance-based, from the long hair, ornate gold and leopard-print clothing, trident and garlands), shown as a person in the room.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesA person bows forward with head lowered, holding a tall silver trident (trishul) with a red stone in its central prong in one hand. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment, an orange shawl, a dense gold-bead rudraksha-style necklace, thick red and yellow flower garlands across the chest and shoulders, gold armlets, and a white tilak across the forehead. Behind him a large dark stone deity murti with a dark, carved circular backdrop and more red and yellow garlands rises in the background. Appearance-based label: a person in a bowed devotional posture before the trishul and murti.2013-03-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a man standing barefoot on a black metal ornamental frame at night, outside a building with orange walls. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti with gold borders and a leopard-print garment at the chest and waist, layered with a red and yellow flower garland and a heavy gold-and-bead necklace. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and has white and red markings on his forehead. Yellow fruits lie on the frame, with marigold and rose petals scattered on the ground. A few standing people in striped shirts are visible at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron garments, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and a trident, consistent with the page's attribution.2013-03-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a smiling man with long dark wavy hair and a headset microphone on a red-lit stage. He wears an orange shawl over a leopard-print garment and layers of rudraksha malas across his chest, arm and waist. He holds a tall silver trident with a red gem and a small hanging chain, resting it against his shoulder. Behind him hangs a red and white draped backdrop.2012-09-04March 02 20132013-03-02September 09 20122012-09-09A photograph of a single figure standing on a red-lit stage under a red tent canopy. The figure wears a tall dark turban with a small crescent ornament, a white and red forehead marking, drop earrings, layered gold necklaces with a large pendant, and red-bordered rust-brown drapery over a leopard-print cloth. Red and wooden beaded bracelets are on the wrists, and the figure holds a long silver trishul with a golden head in one hand while gesturing with the other. Pale flowers are visible at the lower left. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), shown in person on stage, based on the turban, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets, trishul, and ceremonial gold necklaces.2016-05-04 +1 copies