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A figure stands on a low dais before a large circular silver-toned arch with ornate repoussé edges, backed by warm orange and yellow illumination. The figure wears a tiger-striped garment, a long rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest, bead bracelets, and a brown dhoti-like lower cloth, and holds a silver trident in the raised right hand. The figure appears to be a staged portrayal of Shiva-like iconography rather than a clearly identified individual, and no legible event details appear in the frame. The setting resembles a temple or ritual stage with floral garlands at the top corners.

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January 11 20132013-01-11January 11 20132013-01-11 +1 copiesJanuary 11 20132013-01-11A single figure stands on a low dais in front of a large ornate silver-toned circular frame, with a bright orange and yellow flame-like backdrop behind it. The figure wears a tiger-stripe patterned wrap over the chest, rust-brown dhoti-style cloth, rudraksha beads and a long rudraksha mala, and holds a silver trident in one hand while the other arm is extended. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders and the face is painted in red and white markings. A silver throne-like seat with carved panels stands behind. The setting resembles a staged Shiva-themed devotional tableau with a deity-like presentation.2013-01-11January 11 20132013-01-11January 11 20132013-01-11A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands before a large ornate silver circular frame with a glowing orange flame behind him. He wears a tiger-striped garment, white bead necklaces, rudraksha-style beads, beaded bracelets and a red dot on the forehead, and holds a silver trident in one hand. He stands at the centre of a stage, with a golden-yellow cloth and a silver throne-like backdrop behind him, and a bamboo screen at right.2013-01-11A standing figure with long dark hair and a tiger-striped garment, holding a silver trident upright in front of his body, stands on a raised platform before a large ornate silver circular arch. Behind him, a bright orange-yellow flame or fabric backdrop glows. He wears a garland of pink and white flowers, multiple bead bracelets and a rudraksha-style mala, with a brown dhoti below. Swamiji (probable) appears as a ceremonial performer with long hair, tiger-print clothing and trident, a prominent ritual costume rather than a seated devotee.2013-01-11A standing figure stands before a large ornate silver circular arch framed by glowing orange-yellow fabric and warm light. The figure wears a tiger-striped garment, a long multi-strand rudraksha mala with white beads, bead bracelets on both arms, and dark reddish-brown lower cloth. He holds a silver trident in one hand, with long dark hair falling past the shoulders, in a ceremonial pose on a raised platform draped with tiger-patterned cloth. Garlands of red and white flowers hang at the top corners of the arch.2013-01-11September 20 20122012-09-20A person stands on a raised ceremonial platform in front of a large silver-toned circular frame and an ornate silver throne-like seat, with flames or orange light glowing behind. The figure wears a tiger-striped garment with a long white flower garland, a dark dhoti-style wrap, and beaded bracelets, holding a trident-like staff in one hand with the other hand on the hip. a person cues are present: long dark hair swept back and a striking ceremonial costume with trident and garland, presented as a sacred or theatrical figure.2013-01-11September 20 20122012-09-20