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A man stands on a stage before a large carved relief of a four-armed deity seated in lotus posture, its arms holding ritual objects and its body hung with beaded necklaces. He wears a maroon turban with a gold crescent ornament, a dark maroon wrap over his shoulders, a gold-bordered cloth, multiple gold necklaces, a long rudraksha mala and gold bangles. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and raises his left hand in a gesture. Warm stage lighting enhances the reddish tones of the backdrop. Appearance cues include the maroon turban, gold ceremonial necklaces and rudraksha mala, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) presence in the context of a discourse session.