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A dimly lit photograph of a standing statue of Shiva-like deity murti holding a long trident with a trident head, wearing rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, a dark cloth draped over the body and a red cloth at the lower waist. The figure stands within an ornate copper-toned arched niche with shimmering metallic relief, lit in blue and pink tones. The statue is a sculpted figure, not a living person.

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A figure in blue-toned body paint with long dark hair stands under an ornate metallic arch, holding a silver trident with a crescent finial upright in both hands. Beaded bracelets are worn on the arms and a red-and-green draped cloth covers the lower body. The figure appears to be a costumed performer or deity murti in a temple-like setting with a glittering golden backdrop and warm lighting.2013-11-18A blue-skinned figure with long dark hair stands in an ornate arched niche with silver-and-copper sequined embellishment, holding a silver trident with a crescent emblem and wearing a red and green dress, bangles and beaded adornments. Appears to be a painted or sculpted deity murti or costumed figure depicting Shiva with a trident; the figure is not a clearly identifiable living person. Nearby statues and performers are not visible in detail. Warm pink and teal lighting illuminates the scene.2013-11-18A woman with long dark hair and a red bindi stands smiling, holding a silver trident with her right hand on the left side of the frame. She wears a tiger-striped top with black stripes over a red garment, layered with multi-strand beaded necklaces and bangles. Behind her is an ornate copper-coloured embossed arch and decorative metalwork under dim, pinkish-blue stage lighting. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance alone, so the identity is left unsure.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18A performer dressed as a goddess stands on a raised red stage in front of a large gilded arch decorated with embossed floral patterns. She wears a red and cream striped sari with a red lower garment, a red bindi, long dark hair, bangles and a beaded necklace, and holds a silver trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Painted pillars and a glowing golden shrine backdrop surround her, with a red carpeted stage floor below.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18A man stands on a stage before a large ornate golden arch with embossed relief patterns and a purple draped backdrop. He has long dark hair swept back, a red bindi on his forehead, and wears an orange sleeveless top with an orange dhoti-style lower garment and a leopard-print cloth wrap at the waist. He holds a silver trident with his right hand while his left hand rests on his hip. Layers of rudraksha malas and a large ceremonial pendant necklace adorn his chest, with rudraksha bracelets on his arms and wrists. The Swamiji candidate is shown performing on stage with a gaze toward his right. Probable Swamiji is shown, matching the orange clothing, long hair, and rudraksha adornments.2012-04-22A standing figure on a raised stage in front of a large ornate gold circular frame and a red-orange draped backdrop, lit with warm red light. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment over orange dhoti-style cloth, with long rudraksha mala necklaces draped across the chest and wrapped around the waist, rudraksha bracelets on the wrists and upper arms, and a red tilak on the forehead. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip, eyes lowered. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, ornate ceremonial presentation, and a stage setting.2012-04-21September 16 20122012-09-16May 11 20132013-05-11