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A performer in a Shiva-style costume stands before a deep red velvet curtain, one arm raised and a trident held in the other hand. Swirling flame-coloured fabric in red, orange and yellow billows around the figure. The performer wears ornate dark embellished clothing, layered necklaces and bracelets, and has long dark hair. The scene reads as a theatrical dance or fire-performance moment rather than a ritual setting. A faint bird logo appears in the upper left corner.

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April 16 20122012-04-16A performer stands on stage before a red velvet curtain, lit by warm orange and red light with large billowing fabric behind him that resembles flames. He wears a dark patterned sleeveless costume with a leopard-like print, a crossed bandolier of metal bullet-shaped ornaments, a dark waist belt with similar metal pieces, and bead bracelets on his wrist. He holds a tall silver trident-shaped staff with a curved crescent-like top. A rudraksha-style bead necklace and pendant are visible at his chest. a person appearance is uncertain; this depicts a costumed stage figure.2012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16A figure stands on a red stage before a red velvet curtain, backlit by flowing orange and yellow fabric that billows behind. The figure has long dark hair, a white forehead marking, and wears a dark, embellished garment with gold-toned adornments and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. Their right hand grips a tall trident-like staff with a dark round finial. The scene is lit warmly in red and orange tones. The appearance is consistent with a person performing on stage, but the face is not clearly visible, so the identity is uncertain.2012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16A man with shoulder-length wavy dark hair stands in red-lit stage light before dark red drapery, holding a silver trident with a sword-like blade in his right hand. He wears a dark patterned sleeveless garment, a rudraksha-style bead strap across his chest, dark beaded bracelets and a pendant necklace. To the right, a blurred bright orange-lit figure and an ornate golden-brown carved seat or throne edge are visible.2012-04-16A photograph of a figure standing on a dark stage before a large glowing orange-and-yellow backdrop with red draped curtains on the left. The figure has long dark wavy hair, wears a dark beaded necklace and bracelets, and a bandolier-like band of beads across a dark ornate garment with gold embroidery at the hip. He holds a tall ceremonial trident-like staff with a rounded finial in his right hand.2012-04-16A photograph of a figure in a dramatic red-lit stage setting before a deep red velvet curtain. A man with long dark hair and a broad smile raises his right arm high, holding a flame-like fan or torch of orange and yellow fire. Behind him, bright orange and pink flames billow outward. He wears a dark ornate garment with a patterned gold-and-red lower border, a trident-shaped ornament on the chest, a beaded necklace and wrist bands. The light is warm and intense, with the fire dominating the background. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure, based on long swept-back hair, ornate clothing and ceremonial adornments.2012-04-16