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A photograph of a single man standing on a red-draped stage inside a large golden ring-shaped arch decorated with embossed serpent-scale patterns. He wears a dark, multi-coloured beaded and rudraksha-style costume over a red dhoti, with long dark hair, bare arms, and many bead bracelets. He holds a silver trident in one hand and a green-and-gold serpent staff in the other. Behind him are warm orange and yellow lights and a backdrop with carved relief figures. A red panel with a white kolam-style motif hangs at the right edge.

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September 22 20122012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22A figure stands centrally inside a large ornate golden-silver ring framed by a carved ring-shaped arch, against a warm orange-red backdrop with flames glowing behind. The figure has long dark curly hair, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and layered floral garlands, armbands, and a dark patterned draped garment over red-orange dhoti-like cloth. He holds a trident-like staff in his right hand and a long curved staff on the left. Red banners with white geometric kolam-style motifs hang at both sides, and a garland hangs above. Oil lamps line the base. Visible cues include long hair, beaded mala and ornate adornments, consistent with a deity-costumed or ceremonial performer rather than a confirmed identity.2012-09-22A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a raised platform in front of a large ornate golden circular arch, glowing with warm orange and yellow light. The figure wears a green-sequined bodice, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a chain across the shoulders, bangles on both arms and a draped reddish-orange dhoti. A trident leans against the arch beside the figure, and a dark chain hangs from it. Behind the arch a flame-lit backdrop shows temple-style carvings. Red and white ornamental banners hang at the right edge.2012-09-22A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a red stage before a large ornate golden circular arch lit in warm red and yellow light. He wears a bead-and-rudraksha style necklace, a layered green and brown patterned bodice, a red dhoti-like wrap, and bangles and ankle bands, holding a silver trident in one hand and a green serpent-form staff in the other. Behind him are a flame-like yellow backdrop and carved stone panels. The image is a photograph of a staged costume performance; no a person appearance cues are clearly established, so identity is uncertain.2012-09-22A man stands barefoot on a red-draped platform inside a decorated shrine lit in red and amber light. He wears a sleeveless, patterned garment, a dense layered rudraksha-style necklace and beaded malas, dark bangles and a red-orange dhoti-like wrap, and holds a silver staff with a serpent-shaped top in one hand while his other arm rests on a large ornate golden circular arch. Behind him are carved stone walls, hanging bells, a flame glowing in the background, and a red banner with a white kolam-like motif at the left edge. The figure has long swept-back hair and tilak markings. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), shown in person, with cues of long hair, rudraksha malas and a saffron-toned wrap.2012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22A performer stands on a raised stage inside a large ornate golden circular arch, dressed as a Shiva-like deity murti figure. He holds a silver trident in one hand and rests the other on his hip, wearing a long rudraksha-style mala and layered beaded necklaces, an animal-print wrap, a red-orange dhoti, and bangles. A white tripundra mark is on his forehead. Behind him stand yellow and red draped cloths and a glowing backdrop with warm pink and orange lighting. The figure may be a tableau or costumed performance rather than a presiding a person, and the page's a person flag does not establish his identity from appearance.2012-09-22A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a red-draped stage before a large ornate golden ring framed by flames. He wears a layered green and red bead-and-metal garment, a long rudraksha-style necklace, bangles and chain armlets, and holds a trident in his left hand while resting his right hand on his hip. Behind him, warm orange light and fire glow around a decorated temple-like backdrop. The figure is a costumed performer rather than a verifiable identity, so no a person identification is made from appearance alone.2012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22