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A staged stage performance with a painted rock-and-mountain backdrop under blue lighting, showing a bearded man in an orange-red turban with a crescent emblem, a red-brown dhoti and a long white flower garland over dark rudraksha malas, seated on a gold-coloured throne-like base. A kneeling man in white dhoti with gold borders stands beside a gold-plated nandi bull, a gold trident stands at left, and a woman in orange sari with a red shawl stands at right. Seated figures in white and gold dhotis and a woman in red sari with a brass bowl sit at the edges. Several people are visible on the performance stage.

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December 02 20162016-12-02Stage 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.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A 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.2016-12-02A 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.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching turban with a jewelled ornament sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat beside a gilded bull statue, smiling broadly. He wears a white flower garland, layered beaded necklaces and gold bracelets, and rests his hands on his knees. Beside him stand golden trident staffs, and a seated man in white dhoti and shawl with a saffron border sits to the left facing him. Behind them is a blue backdrop and a sculpted Shiva-themed stone backdrop with deity murti figures. Probable Swamiji cues: swept-back long hair under the turban, saffron robes, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha beads seated in a central honorific position.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A stage photograph of a seated bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti, wearing a layered garland of white and orange flowers, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, raising one hand in greeting while smiling. He sits on a gold-and-brown throne-like chair. A man in white dhoti and shawl kneels at the feet of the seated figure, washing them, while another white-clad attendant stands at left beside a golden bull-shaped vessel and a golden trident. A woman in a white dress with gold border stands at right, and women in white and red saris kneel at the right edge. Behind them are stone sculptures of deities and a blue backdrop.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02