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A bearded man in an orange-red saffron robe and dhoti stands barefoot on a red stage, one arm raised high in a gesture, with a blue-plumed crown or headdress on his head and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him a backdrop shows a blue starry light beam over a dark rock formation with small figures and a golden lion. Six tall gold trishul staffs stand on each side of the stage, with a gold-draped altar and a patterned rug, and stage lights hang overhead in a tented hall.

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December 15 20162016-12-15A photograph of a standing man in an orange-red saffron robe draped over the shoulders and wrapped at the waist, barefoot, with his right arm raised high. He wears a blue-green ornate crown or headdress and has a red tilak on his forehead and a full dark beard. Behind him stands a tall gold trishul and a row of gold trishuls along the red-carpeted stage, a gold lion figure sits on a stand, and a rock-like backdrop with a glowing blue and purple starry night screen fills the hall under stage lights.2016-12-15A man in a saffron-orange robe stands centre stage on a red carpet, one arm extended and holding a tall golden trishul trident, his face turned upward. He has long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, with a red and white bracelet on his wrist. Behind him a large backdrop shows a blue and purple starry aurora, and a rock-like Shiva-themed set piece with a cobra hood rises above a golden-draped table with a lion figure. Rows of golden trishuls line both sides of the stage under overhead stage lights. A tall figure in saffron is the central presence, with a person identity based on long hair, saffron clothing and a trishul, though his appearance is only partly clear from this angle.2016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15A man in an orange-saffron robe stands barefoot on a red-carpeted stage under a tent, raising his right hand. He wears a dark blue, wide-brimmed headpiece. Behind him a large purple-blue starry backdrop shows a rocky Shiva-themed image with a golden murti and a row of tall golden trishul staffs flank the stage. A transparent podium stands at left, with potted plants and stage lights overhead. a person is the presenter at this session, identified only by the appearance cues of this figure's role as the speaker on stage; the figure is presented in saffron robes with a dark headpiece.2016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15A photograph of a bearded man in a saffron-orange robe standing barefoot on a red stage, one arm extended toward a tall golden trishul. He wears a red bindi and a dark crown-like headpiece with a blue sheen. Behind him a large backdrop shows a purple and blue starry aurora over a dark rock formation with small figures and a golden lion statue on a gold-draped stand. Several golden trishuls line the stage on both sides, and a logo appears in the upper left corner. Ceiling spotlights hang from a metal truss. The scene suggests a yoga session or Shiva-themed stage presentation. Only one physical person is visible.2016-12-15A man in saffron-orange robes stands on a red stage carpet, one arm extended outward, with a red bindi and rudraksha-style beaded cord visible. Behind him a large dark deity murti with a raised cobra hood and a blue-lit backdrop of violet and blue light streaks. Golden trishul staffs line both sides of the stage, and a golden lion figure sits near the base of the murti. Overhead stage lights hang from a metal truss. a person is the saffron-robed speaker, identified by his saffron robes, shoulder-length hair, and beard; he is presenting or teaching on stage.2016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands barefoot on a red-carpeted stage, one arm raised and fist clenched, facing forward with a microphone at his face. He has long dark hair, a beard and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a large dark deity murti with a cobra hood over its head and a golden lion at its base. Eight golden trishul staffs flank the stage, and a blue-purple starry backdrop with stage lights fills the top of the frame. Appearance cues (long hair, saffron clothing, forehead marking) are consistent with Swamiji (probable) as the teacher leading the session.2016-12-15A man in a flowing saffron-orange robe stands on a red-carpeted stage in front of a large purple and blue starry backdrop. Behind him stands a large dark statue of a deity wearing a hooded serpent canopy, flanked by golden trishul staffs on both sides and potted plants at the edges. The stage has overhead stage lights and a tented ceiling. The man has a red tilak on his forehead and is the only physical person visible.2016-12-15A man with long dark hair and a beard stands barefoot on a red-carpeted stage in an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, with his hand on his hip. He wears a red bindi. Behind him are ornate golden trishul staffs and golden lion sculptures on a maroon draped stand, a clear acrylic lectern on the left, and a blue-lit backdrop with a large deity murti on the right. Red drapes frame the stage under a tent ceiling with stage lights. The setting suggests a yoga or spiritual discourse session. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), shown with long swept-back hair and orange saffron clothing on stage.2016-12-15