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A 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.

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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.2012-04-28April 28 20122012-04-28April 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 standing man on a stage in front of an ornate gold-and-red arched backdrop holds a silver trident with a red gem. He wears an orange sleeveless top, an orange dhoti-style wrap, a leopard-print cloth at the waist, and multiple rudraksha mala strands with metal bells across his chest, waist, arm and ankles. He has long, dark, wavy hair and a red tilak on his forehead.2012-04-28A performer stands on a raised stage before an ornate gilded arch glowing in red and orange stage light. He wears long dark curly hair, a loose orange-yellow dhoti-style garment with a leopard-print panel, and layered red rudraksha malas strung with silver bells across his chest, waist and ankles, plus red beaded armlets and wrists. He holds a silver trident in his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip. Only one physical person is visible.2012-04-28A photograph of a single standing performer on a stage before an ornate golden arch with embossed floral and animal relief panels, lit in warm red and orange light against a painted sunset backdrop of water and distant islands. The figure has long, dark, wavy hair, a red bindi, and wears an orange dhoti under a leopard-print wrap, with a red-and-dark rudraksha mala and strands of small metal bells crossing the chest and hanging at the waist and ankles. He holds a tall silver trident with a crescent-shaped top in his right hand and gestures with his left hand raised at chest level. Rudraksha bracelets are on his wrists and ankles.2012-04-28A single performer stands before an ornate golden arch lit in red and orange light, holding a silver trident with a tall shaft in his right hand and resting his left hand on his hip. He has long dark curly hair and eyes closed, wearing a bare-chested look with a leopard-print cloth wrapped at the waist over a flowing orange-red drape. Dark rudraksha beads and silver bells hang in layered strands across his chest, waist and arms, with rudraksha bracelets on his wrists and ankles. Barefoot, he appears to be mid-pose in a performance or ceremonial tableau with a sunset-like backdrop behind him. The trident and bead-and-bell adornments suggest a Shiva-associated devotional costume.2012-04-28April 28 20122012-04-28April 28 20122012-04-28August 28 20122012-08-28April 28 20122012-04-28