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A smiling man stands barefoot on a raised platform before an ornate gold-leaf arch and gilded throne-like frame with a red backdrop. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and draped upper cloth, a white and red-striped forehead mark with a red dot, a white bead necklace, a dark rudraksha-style mala, layered red and dark bead bands across his shoulder, waist and arms, and holds a silver trident, appearing to be a costumed deity-form performance or depiction of Shiva. a person cues: long swept-back hair, ceremonial bead ornaments and saffron-orange clothing. A tiger-skin cloth is visible at the base of the platform.

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A man stands before an ornate gilded golden arch and throne-like backdrop, holding a silver trident in his right hand and resting his left hand on his hip. He wears long dark swept-back hair, a white sandalwood band with a red dot on the forehead, a white and beaded necklace with a dark pendant, and dark bead and rudraksha-style garlands crossing his chest and waist, with rows of brass bells. He is dressed in an orange-red draped cloth with gold borders and has red beaded armbands. a person is shown in this ceremonial pose, with a red-orange stage light tinting the scene.2012-08-27August 27 20122012-08-27A smiling man with long dark swept-back hair stands before an ornate gold arched throne-like backdrop, one hand on his hip and the other holding a silver trident. He wears a rust-orange draped garment with a gold border, layered rudraksha mala necklaces, a white bead necklace with a dark pendant, rudraksha bands across the chest, waist and arms, and metallic bells. A white and red tilak with a red dot marks his forehead. The stage has red and purple lighting. The subject is wearing crown-free saffron-toned clothing with a trident, a visible appearance-based cue for Swamiji (probable) in the central figure. One physical person is present.2012-08-27A smiling man with long, swept-back black hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a repoussé arched backrest, against a dark backdrop with scattered pinpoint lights. He wears a rose-orange draped garment with a gold-bordered dhoti, a red-brown rudraksha mala over the shoulder, layered rudraksha bands and bell-studded belts, and armlets. A white-and-red tilak marks his forehead and a white bead necklace hangs at his chest. He holds a silver trident in his right hand. a person: the long swept hair, saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and trident are consistent with the page's identification, and he is seated on a throne with distinctive ceremonial adornment. Single person, photographed in person.2012-08-27August 27 20122012-08-27August 27 20122012-08-27A photograph of a man standing in front of an ornate golden arch backdrop, lit with red stage lighting. He wears long swept-back dark hair, a white horizontal tilak with a red dot on the forehead, a salmon-orange dhoti with a gold border, and a rudraksha mala with a red bead arm band. He holds a silver trident in one hand with a sash, and his other hand rests on his hip, with bells worn at his waist. The figure is dressed as a deity-style character in a performance-like setting.2012-08-27A man stands in front of an ornate gold arched backdrop, dressed in a saffron-orange draped garment with a gold-bordered lower cloth. He wears long dark hair, a white forehead band with a red dot, a white bead necklace, a dark rudraksha mala, and a row of brass bells across his chest, arms and waist. He holds a silver trident with a red gem in his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip. Two red-toned stage lights colour the scene. The figure appears as a costumed performer or devotee portraying a deity form, and the appearance is not clearly a specific individual.2012-08-27August 27 20122012-08-27A standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a gold border holds a silver trident in his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip. He wears a white sandalwood forehead mark with a red bindi, long dark hair, a white and red bead necklace with a heart-shaped pendant, and red bead armlets and wristbands. A belt and sash of dark red beads with brass bells hang from his waist and shoulder. Behind him is an ornate gold repoussé throne backrest on a red cushion, against a pink and purple backdrop.2012-08-27A performer stands on a stage under red and magenta lighting, holding a silver trident in his right hand. He wears a white horizontal tilak with a red bindi, long dark hair, and a face painted with dark accents. His bare upper body is decorated with strands of rudraksha beads, white bone-style beads, and dangling metal bells, with a thick rudraksha belt and bell-hung waistband over a rust-orange dhoti with a gold border. Behind him is an ornate gold-and-silver embossed arch, and a small wing-like emblem appears in the top-left corner. A headset microphone is visible near his face. The figure appears to be playing a Shiva-like role in a stage presentation.2012-08-27Photo of a smiling man standing in front of an ornate gold arched backdrop with pink and blue lighting. He wears long dark hair, a white horizontal tilak with a red dot on the forehead, and an orange-red garment draped over one shoulder with a gold border. He wears a rudraksha mala with a white bead necklace, a dark heart-shaped pendant, rudraksha armlets and bells attached to a rudraksha sash across the chest and waist. He holds a silver trident in his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip. a person figure, presented in costume-like ceremonial attire.2012-08-27