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A single figure stands on a dark stage under green-yellow spotlights, holding a tall ornate spear with a leopard-print tassel and a small drum-shaped ornament near the top. He wears a leopard-patterned bodice, an orange-red dhoti with a wrap at the waist, bare arms with bracelets, a bindi-like forehead mark and a crown-like headpiece. Behind him a large screen shows red and white light patterns. Rows of brass oil lamps line the stage floor in front.

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A man stands barefoot on a dark stage under green spotlights, wearing a rust-orange leopard-print tunic and draped rust-orange dhoti, with a leopard-print sash and a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a tall ceremonial staff topped with a decorated drum and a spear-like finial, with a leopard-print tassel hanging from it. Behind him a large wall of illuminated red and white lights glows, and a row of brass oil lamps lines the stage floor at the front. a person appears as a probable depiction of ceremonial presentation, identified by long hair swept back, a crown-like ornament, and distinctive leopard-print ceremonial attire.2017-12-18A single man stands barefoot on a dark stage under green spotlights, in front of a backdrop of projected red and white lights. He wears an orange-red dhoti and a leopard-print shawl over the shoulders, with a dark turban and a red tilak on the forehead, and holds a tall trident with a drum-shaped ornament and a leopard-print cloth hanging from it. Rows of brass oil lamps line the front of the stage.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18 +4 copiesDecember 18 20172017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18A barefoot man stands alone on a dark stage, lit by a warm spotlight, holding a tall silver trident (trishula) upright in his right hand, with a small ornate drum-like object near its shaft. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti-style wrap, a leopard-print shawl draped over his torso and bare shoulders, a rudraksha-style necklace, arm bands, and a jewelled ornament on his forehead, with a red-and-white tilak on his brow. Behind him is a glowing backdrop of illuminated cubic panels, and rows of brass oil lamps (deepa) line the stage floor. The setting suggests a staged devotional or theatrical presentation.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18A photograph of a single man standing barefoot on a lit stage with a red-and-orange backdrop of illuminated lattice panels and red spotlights overhead. He wears a crown-like headpiece, a leopard-print bodice, a rust-orange draped dhoti and bangles, and holds a tall silver trident with a tasselled gold-patterned cloth. Rows of brass oil lamps line the front of the stage. The figure's appearance with long hair, ornate dress and the trident is consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) performing as Shiva-like figure, presented in a staged production setting.2017-12-18A single figure stands centrally on a dark stage under bright white spotlight beams. He wears a rust-orange draped dhoti and matching upper cloth with gold-toned embellishments, a gold necklace, and a tall bun or crown-like headpiece. He holds a long trident-like staff with a decorated shaft in his right hand. Behind him is a backdrop of many small illuminated lamps or flames across dark panels, and rows of brass oil lamps line the stage edge in front. The stage is lit with a smoky haze. The figure's clothing, staff and ornaments match a ceremonial Shiva-style presentation, and the scene reads as a staged performance rather than a ritual gathering.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18