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A figure in a coral-red robe stands in red and green stage lighting before an ornate green-and-gold arched backdrop. The figure wears long beaded rudraksha-style malas across the chest and a wide sash at the waist, and holds a tall trident-like staff with bells and a red ball finial in one hand while the other rests on the hip. Probable Swamiji (long hair, rudraksha malas and saffron-red ceremonial clothing), shown in an apparent performance or ceremonial pose; a small stone-like object sits at lower left.

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September 20 20122012-09-20A dimly lit photo of a standing figure in a rust-red robe and dark rudraksha mala beads, holding a long metal trident with green-tinted light reflecting off it, in front of an ornate green-and-gold arched backdrop with hanging bells. The figure has a white forehead marking and long curly dark hair, and a small kneeling or seated figure is partly visible at the lower right near a patterned mat. Warm red and green lighting dominates the scene.2012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20A performer dressed in a rust-red saffron-toned robe and shawl stands centrally before a large ornate golden circular frame with a red-lit backdrop and a crystal-hung canopy above. The figure wears a red bindi, earrings, a white choker, layered rudraksha and beaded malas, and bangles, and holds a slender rod in the raised left hand while the right arm extends toward a long staff. A deity murti or stage costume effect is not clearly established, so this reads as a staged theatrical tableau with red and green coloured lighting and smoke haze. A second figure stands partly visible at the left edge.2017-08-13A performer stands on a dark stage in front of a large ornate circular golden arch against a glowing orange-red wall of carved relief panels. The figure holds a long trident in the left hand and rests the right hand on the hip, wearing a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, a beaded waist garment and wrist bands, with long dark hair. A camera operator's equipment is visible in the foreground silhouette. The scene resembles a theatrical stage tableau rather than a ritual setting.2012-09-20A young woman stands on a stage in front of a golden arched backdrop draped with orange fabric, wearing a red-orange dress with layered red-brown rudraksha malas, a gold choker and earrings, and a forehead tilak. She holds a curved blade in one hand and a tall staff hung with bells in the other, in a dramatic reddish stage light. Behind her, a painted image of a deity and a golden lamp stand are visible, and a partially visible person stands at the left edge holding a paper. The scene resembles a staged dramatic performance rather than a clearly identified ritual.2017-08-13September 20 20122012-09-20July 15 20122012-07-15A photograph in dim red and green stage lighting shows a person with long dark hair and a tilak on the forehead, wearing a rudraksha mala and a rust-coloured garment, holding out an ornate silver trident with a bell-hung staff beside them. A golden decorative arch frames the left side against a dark draped curtain.2012-09-20A figure seated on an ornate green-and-gold throne-like seat in a dimly lit, red-tinted room with marigold garlands hanging against curtains. The figure wears a flowing red-orange garment and a long dark rudraksha mala with bells, and holds a silver trident (trishul) extended outward with the right arm. Marigold garlands and red lighting fill the setting. A bright blue-and-white logo appears in the lower left corner.2012-09-20