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A staged ceremonial scene on a stage with a rock-cut backdrop of carved deity figures and a blue sky projection. A man in a red-orange turban, orange robe, rudraksha mala and a garland of flowers sits on a throne with a crescent-moon ornament, eyes closed and smiling, one hand raised in blessing; this appearance cues Swamiji (probable) seated as the central figure receiving a ritual. A bald priest in white dhoti with gold border kneels before him, pouring or anointing with a golden vessel, while another white-clad man with a rudraksha mala holds a golden pot near a golden bull figure, and a woman in a red sari with gold border sits with folded hands at right. Tall brass trishul staffs and a golden kalasha stand at the sides, indicating abhishekam ritual.

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December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02Stage photograph of a ritual performance against a painted blue night backdrop with a large sculpted rock form behind. A central figure sits on a golden bull-shaped seat, wearing a red-and-gold turban with a jewelled ornament, a white flower garland, gold armbands and a beaded necklace; he smiles and gestures with raised hands. Another man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders kneels or sits with his back to the camera before him. To the left, a man in white dhoti with gold borders stands beside a tall silver trident, and a golden trident also appears on the right. On the right, a woman in a red sari with gold border holds a small silver bowl, and another woman in white and gold sits beside her. Silhouettes of two people appear at the bottom edge of the frame.2016-12-02Stage photograph of a ceremonial scene before a large rock-like backdrop painted with blue sky and carved figures. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a golden Nandi bull beneath it wears a red-orange turban with a crescent ornament, a red-orange robe and white-and-gold floral garlands over rudraksha malas, and smiles with his arms spread. A younger man in a white dhoti with gold borders kneels at his side, touching the garland, while a second man in white with gold trim holds a tall silver trident-topped staff. A woman in a red sari with gold border on the right holds a small brass bowl. Golden trident ornaments stand at the edges. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a turban, saffron-orange robe, rudraksha malas and ceremonial garlands, consistent with the page's reference to the event.2016-12-02Stage performance in a Shiva-themed setting with a rocky backdrop, blue night-sky lighting and a golden trident. A seated figure in an orange-red turban with a crescent ornament, wearing a white flower garland and beaded necklaces, has hands raised in a gesture while a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border kneels in front with palms together. Beside a golden Nandi-shaped vessel, a bearded man in white dhoti with gold border holds a pot, and a woman in a red sari with gold border holds a small bowl. Other men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas sit at the sides. Ritual reenactment of abhishekam-like worship before a deity murti.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02Stage photograph of a ritual scene before a large rock-like backdrop with a blue sky projection. A central figure seated on a golden nandi-like bull sculpture wears a red-and-orange turban with a crescent ornament, orange garments and a white flower garland, with a hand raised near his forehead. Before him, a man with his back to the camera wears white dhoti and shawl with gold borders and raises both palms in greeting. To the left, two men in white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas kneel and stand beside the golden bull, one holding a small vessel. On the right, a woman in a red sari with gold borders holds a small bowl. A tall silver trident stands in the foreground, with additional golden trident-shaped props at the edges.2016-12-02A staged ritual scene on a stage with blue backdrop and a golden Nandi bull figure. A central seated figure wears a red and orange turban with a crescent ornament, rudraksha malas, and a white garland, sitting on a golden throne-like seat before a rock-like backdrop. A man in white dhoti with gold border kneels in front with palms folded in namaskar, his back to the camera. Two men in white dhotis with gold borders sit at left near the golden bull, and a woman in a red sari with gold border holds a small bowl on the right. Another woman in white sits at far right. A tall silver trident stands at left and a golden trident at right.2016-12-02A stage photograph of a staged devotional ceremony. A central seated figure in a rust-orange turban, orange-red dhoti and garlands of white flowers and rudraksha beads sits on a throne-like seat with bare feet, smiling. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders kneel and attend; one holds a golden bull statue (nandi) and another kneels near the seat. On the right, a young girl in an orange dress and a woman in a red sari with gold border offer items. Golden trishula staffs stand at the edges and a rock-like backdrop with hand-shaped carvings and a starry blue sky. Photographed on a stage with a sealed-off performance set.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A stage ceremony in front of a large grey stone sculpture with a carved figure and a golden bull (Nandi) in the lower left. An older man in a red kurta kneels with both hands raised while another hand touches his head. A priest in white dhoti and saffron-bordered shawl holds a white cloth at left, and a trident-topped staff stands behind them. A woman in a red sari sits at right and another in a white floral top stands at the edge. Five or so people are visible.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02