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A man in a rust-red kurta and dhoti with an orange-brown waist cloth stands on a stage, raising his right hand in a wave while holding a long wooden staff in his left. Behind him hang a deep red velvet curtain and several bells on cords. Flanking the stage are large gilded lion-headed pillars with carved figures and trident motifs on stands. Blue stage lighting and a backdrop of carved panels complete the setting.

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May 13 20152015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13A man stands centrally on an ornate stage framed by large gold-painted lion-headed pillars and a deep red velvet curtain hung with bells. He wears a rust-red kurta and matching dhoti with a gold-edged cloth sash at the waist and a beaded necklace, raising his right hand in greeting while holding a long wooden staff in his left. Behind him are painted panels and decorative metal stands with a trident-like finial, under blue-violet stage lighting. a person, with long dark hair and a beard, appears in a rust-red garment with a beaded mala, though the appearance cues are limited.2015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13A man in a rust-red kurta and dhoti with a sash stands centre-stage holding a long wooden staff, with a small red tilak on his forehead and a necklace at his neck. Behind him are ornate gold lion-headed pillars, a deep red velvet curtain, hanging brass bells on ropes, and a blue-lit painted backdrop with trident motifs and small statues on the floor. The setting resembles a staged discourse or dramatic presentation, with the man as the sole figure on stage.2015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13A photograph of a single man standing on a raised stage in front of an ornate gold-painted temple-style backdrop with carved lion-like pillars (yali figures) and hanging brass bells. He has long dark hair, wears a rust-red kurta-style top with a red-brown dhoti and a gold necklace, and holds a long bamboo staff in his right hand. A dark red curtain hangs above the stage, and trident-topped brass lamp stands flank the platform. Purple and blue stage lighting fills the hall.2015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13