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A photograph of a stage in a hall filled with purple and blue haze. A standing figure in a red turban and dark, sheened garment with beaded necklaces holds his hands in anjali and a ceremonial staff, beside an ornate silver throne with a carved arched back. Behind, a trident symbol and a geometric sri yantra-style line pattern are projected on the wall. A row of oil lamps lines the stage edge at right, and a fan sits in the lower left corner. Ornate carved pillars frame the room.

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July 12 20152015-07-12July 12 20152015-07-12A purple-lit stage with haze in a hall decorated with a golden ornate arched backdrop and a gilded pillar. A standing figure wearing a red turban, a saffron-toned draped garment, and a long garland stands on a patterned rug holding a tall staff. Beside the stage is a brass oil lamp, a potted plant, and a row of small oil lamps lines the stage edge. A geometric line-drawn yantra design is projected on the back wall. The figure is a statue or mannequin-like form rather than a clearly identifiable living person.2015-07-12July 12 20152015-07-12July 12 20152015-07-12A figure stands on a stage amid purple-lit fog, holding a tall trident in the left hand and extending the right arm outward. The figure wears a red-orange turban, a red-orange top, a long layered beaded necklace with a pendant, bangles, and a striped patterned lower garment. Behind is an ornate golden throne-like chair with a carved arch. Rows of small clay oil lamps line the front edge of the stage, with brass lamp stands and a golden pillar at right. The figure appears to be a costumed or statue-like presentation rather than a clearly identifiable person, so no appearance-based identification is made.2015-07-12A stage tableau lit in violet and blue smoke, with a figure standing centre-stage in a red-orange turban, a long ornate necklace and bead mala, holding a tall trident-like staff with one arm extended. Behind is a golden throne with a gilded ornamental backdrop and a geometric yantra-like diagram on a dark wall. Rows of small oil lamps line the front edge of the stage, and gold-finished pillars frame the set. The figure is a tableau or costumed performer rather than a clearly identified person, so no identification is made.2015-07-12A photograph of a stage lit with purple and blue haze, with a row of small oil lamps along the front edge. A figure in a red-orange turban, orange garment and a long beaded necklace stands before a gilded throne-like seat, holding a long staff with a trident-like top in one hand. Gold pillars and a ceremonial lamp stand flank the stage.2015-07-12A stage performance in a hall filled with purple-lit haze. A standing figure in an orange-red turban and a tiger-striped garment holds a long silver trident upright in one hand and extends the other arm outward. Strings of white beads hang on the chest. Behind the figure is an ornate golden throne-like chair with a decorative arched backdrop. Rows of small clay oil lamps glow along the front edge of the stage, and brass lamp stands and gilded pillars frame the sides. The figure is a stage presentation of a deity form, not a clear appearance-based candidate for the teacher.2015-07-12A photograph of a stage event in purple-lit haze. A standing figure in an orange-red turban and orange garment with a beaded necklace holds a long trident-like staff, arms outstretched, in front of a glowing decorative throne and a backdrop with a yantra-like geometric design. Rows of small oil lamps line the stage edge, with brass lamp stands and tall ornamented pillars at the sides. The figure is a standing performer or devotee in ceremonial costume rather than a clearly identifiable individual, so the appearance-based identification is uncertain.2015-07-12July 12 20152015-07-12A staged stage tableau with purple smoke or mist drifting across the floor. A standing figure in an orange-red turban and a shimmering blue-and-silver garment holds a tall trident-like staff and extends one arm outward. A row of small clay oil lamps lines the front edge of the stage, and tall brass lamp stands flank the set. Behind the figure is a golden throne-like seat with ornate gold backing and a large geometric yantra design on the dark backdrop. The figure appears to be a costumed performer or statue-like figure rather than a clearly identifiable person, and no clear a person identification is made from appearance alone.2015-07-12