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A bearded man stands on a stage holding a silver trident in his right hand, smiling, wearing a red-orange turban with a gold ornament, a leopard-print garment over an orange-red cloth, a long pink-and-white flower garland, and layered rudraksha malas with a large gold pendant. Behind him a large carved stone sculpture of a seated deity murti rises over rock formations, with a golden bull statue and a tiger-striped throne cloth. A blue cloudy backdrop fills the background. Raised hands of audience members appear at the lower edges, and a gold trident stands at the left.

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A man stands on a stage before a large rock sculpture of Shiva in meditation, with carved deity figures and a golden Nandi bull at his side. He wears an orange-red turban, a leopard-print garment over a saffron-red wrap, rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, and garlands of white and pink flowers. He holds a golden trident in one hand and rests the other on his hip, smiling. Blue-lit backdrop, raised hands of spectators in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the turban, ornate ceremonial gold, rudraksha and saffron clothing, appearing in person on stage.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A photograph of a stage event. A bearded man in an orange-red turban and orange-red dhoti stands centre stage holding a tall silver trident in his right hand, with a garland of white and pink flowers over his shoulders and a thick rudraksha mala with a gold pendant around his neck. He wears a leopard-print shawl and gold bangles and smiles with one hand on his hip. Behind him stands a large carved rock with small statues, a golden bull figure sits at his left and a golden trident stands at the right edge, against a blue sky backdrop. In the foreground, many audience members raise their hands and phones toward the stage. Swamiji (probable) is the man with the turban, garlands and rudraksha mala, shown in a stage setting with trident and sacred symbols.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A man stands on a stage with eyes closed, wearing a red turban, a leopard-print wrap over red draped cloth, layered gold and bead necklaces, gold armbands and a rudraksha-style bead bracelet. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and his left hand rests at his side. Behind him, a large sculpted rock-like backdrop shows a seated figure with raised hands and cosmic blue sky above. A small golden lion figure sits on a red draped pedestal to the left.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.2016-12-01A 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 on a raised stage holding a silver trident with his right hand, his left hand on his hip, smiling. He wears a red turban with a vermilion mark on the forehead, a red and gold draped garment with a leopard-print wrap at the waist, layered gold necklaces and bead garlands, and gold armbands. Behind him, a large white rock-like backdrop features carved sculptures of seated and standing figures on the rocks, with a blue-lit screen above. Two golden lion figures stand on red velvet pedestals at either side of him. a person is shown in the central figure's role as the performer on stage, identified by his distinctive red turban, gold ornaments and trident.2016-12-01December 01 20162016-12-01December 01 20162016-12-01A man in an orange-red turban and orange dhoti stands on a raised stage smiling, holding a tall silver trishula in his right hand and a rope-like rudraksha mala with a garland of white and pink flowers around his neck. He wears a leopard-print shawl over an orange top, layered rudraksha malas, and a gold pendant. Behind him is a large golden Nandi bull statue, a tiger-striped seat, and a rock-style backdrop with carved deity figures. A large blue-lit screen fills the background, and a crowd of devotees with raised arms fills the foreground.2016-12-02A man stands centre stage holding a silver trident, wearing a red turban, a red sleeveless top, a leopard-print wrap over a red dhoti, a heavy gold necklace with a pendant and multiple beaded garlands, and gold armbands. He smiles and rests one hand on his hip. Behind him are large sculpted rock forms with carved deity figures and seated stone figures, under a blue backdrop with light rays. Two golden lion statues flank a red-draped stepped platform. The figure is a stage performer in costume, presented as a depiction of Shiva-like iconography.2016-12-01