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A man stands on a stage before a large sculpted rock backdrop with small deity figures, raising his right hand in greeting while holding a tall silver trident (trishul) with his left. He wears a red turban, a red and gold-bordered garment, and a leopard-print waist wrap, with layered gold and beaded necklaces and gold armbands. Two golden lion sculptures flank a red-draped pedestal, and a purple-lit backdrop fills the background.

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December 01 20162016-12-01December 01 20162016-12-01December 01 20162016-12-01A man stands on a stage in a red turban, red robe and a leopard-print wrap, wearing layered gold and bead garlands, a rudraksha-style mala, arm bands and bangles. He rests one hand on a gold lion-head pedestal and holds a tall gold trident beside him. Behind him is a large rock-like Shiva backdrop with stone sculptures and a blue-lit screen. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron-red ornate clothing and rudraksha-style beads, matching the page's claim that Swamiji attended this event. Stage event photograph.2016-12-01A man stands on a stage in front of a large sculpted rock backdrop with painted blue sky and figures of deities. He wears a red turban, a red sleeveless top with a leopard-print overlay, red dhoti-style lower garments, and multiple strands of beaded necklaces with pendants, plus bangles and armlets. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and raises his left hand in a blessing gesture. Two golden lion-head finials flank a red velvet throne. The man has a person appearance with a red turban, ornate beaded necklaces and a trident.2016-12-01December 01 20162016-12-01December 01 20162016-12-01A man stands on a stage in front of a large backdrop showing a carved stone Shiva-style sculpture with multiple raised hands against a blue sky. He wears a red turban, a red and gold-trimmed garment with a leopard-print wrap, layered gold necklaces and malas, gold armbands and bangles, and holds a silver trident in his right hand while smiling. Two golden lion figures flank a red-draped pedestal at his feet. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back dreadlocks under a red turban, a leopard-print wrap, ornate gold necklaces and a trident, which are distinctive presentation cues for the page's named subject, so this is a probable in-person appearance of the page's subject.2016-12-01A man stands centrally on a stage before a large sculpted stone deity mural with blue sky backdrop. He wears a red turban, a leopard-print red garment over red dhoti-style drapes, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and gold armbands. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and raises his left hand in a blessing gesture. Two golden lion figures flank a red velvet throne behind him, and green-painted statues of deities appear at the sides of the stone form.2016-12-01A man stands barefoot on a stage in front of a large white rock-like backdrop with carved deity figures and a blue starry background. He wears a red turban, a red and leopard-print draped garment, a red dhoti-style lower wrap with gold trim, and multiple gold necklaces including a heavy gold pendant and a rudraksha-style mala. He holds a tall gold trident in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. Two gold lion statues flank a red velvet pedestal to his sides.2016-12-01December 01 20162016-12-01A man stands on a stage in red, raising his right hand in greeting while holding a tall twisted golden trident in his left. He wears a red turban, a red leopard-print wrap over red draped garments, layered beaded and gold necklaces, and armbands. Behind him is a large white rock-like sculpture with smaller Shiva lingam-like forms, and two golden lion figures flank a red velvet throne-like seat. Red lighting fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the figure shows the red turban, saffron-red ornate clothing, beaded malas and gold necklace, and trident associated with the page's Sadashivoham session.2016-12-01