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A figure stands centrally on a raised stage inside a decorated red and gold tent, holding a silver trishul with one hand and raising the other, wearing a black cap, layered gold and beaded necklaces, a leopard-print garment over a red wrap, and bangles. Large golden trishul ornaments flank the stage, green uplighting illuminates potted plants, and a gilded floral chandelier hangs overhead. Behind the stage hangs a painted backdrop of deity murti figures. The figure is visibly portraying Shiva in a costumed performance; the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity. One physical person is present.

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May 04 20162016-05-04A figure stands center stage in a red-orange tented pavilion with large illuminated golden trishul ornaments flanking the stage. The person wears an orange-red wrap, a dark wide-brimmed hat, a beaded necklace, bangles and a leopard-print or tiger-striped garment, and holds a tall trident staff, one hand on the hip. Behind is a painted backdrop of a deity figure, potted green plants lit in green light, and a hanging gold floral chandelier. The scene resembles a ceremonial stage setting for a Shiva-themed performance.2016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04A single performer stands centrally on a red-carpeted stage under a red and gold draped tent canopy, holding a long silver trident staff. He wears a black hat, a leopard-print tunic over red trousers, a multi-strand beaded necklace and bracelets, and raises one arm. Behind him is a silver relief panel of a multi-armed deity murti, flanked by potted green plants lit in green light. Two large illuminated golden trident sculptures stand at each side of the stage, and a gold foliage-like light arrangement hangs from the canopy. The figure's face is not visible enough to establish identity, so no a person candidate is asserted.2016-05-04 +1 copiesA standing figure on a stage under an orange and red draped tent canopy with golden trishula pillars lit at each side. The figure wears a large dark swept-back hairstyle, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a leopard-print shawl over orange clothing and red-orange trousers, and holds a silver trident staff with one hand on the hip. Behind is a painted backdrop of deity figures, a golden floral chandelier hangs above, and potted green plants line the stage with green uplighting. The figure's appearance with long hair, ornate beads and saffron-orange clothing gives a probable appearance-based match to Swamiji (probable), shown performing in person.2016-05-04A figure stands alone on a stage inside a red and orange tent, holding a silver trishul trident upright in one hand and resting the other hand on the hip. He wears a dark round hat, a leopard-print cloth over an orange-red garment, layered beaded necklaces, armbands and bare feet. Behind him is a painted grey relief panel with carved deity figures, flanked by potted green plants lit in green and gold. A gold-lit foliage display hangs above from the tent ceiling.2016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04A figure stands on a red-carpeted stage inside a golden-draped tent, holding a tall silver trishul with a bright hand. The figure wears a dark black jatta-style hairdo, a leopard-print patterned top, a red-orange dhoti-like lower garment, beaded necklaces and armbands. Two large illuminated golden trishul sculptures flank the stage, a golden floral chandelier hangs above, and potted green plants lined with green uplighting surround the platform. A pictured deity backdrop panel is behind the figure. Visible costume and stage staging suggest a Shiva-themed performance or role presentation rather than a plain worship scene.2016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04A photograph of a figure standing on a stage in front of a carved stone-relief backdrop of deities, lit with green uplighting and potted plants. The central figure wears a black turban, a heavy gold-and-beaded garland, a leopard-print wrap over an orange-red dhoti-style garment, and beaded bracelets. He holds a silver trishul in his right hand, one hand on his hip. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: a dark turban, ornate gold garland and leopard wrap with a trishul, shown in a stage setting consistent with a Shuddhadvaitam program.2016-05-04A figure stands barefoot on a red-carpeted stage between green-lit potted plants, holding a tall silver trishul in the right hand and resting the left hand on the hip. He wears a black turban, a long ornate gold necklace, a rudraksha-style bead mala on each wrist, and an orange-red dhoti with a leopard-print wrap draped over the hip. Behind him is a large painted backdrop with carved deity-like figures and a golden tree motif hangs above. The figure is a single person in a staged performance setting. a person appearance cues include the ornate gold necklace, bead malas, and the red-orange ceremonial dress with trishul, presented as the central performer on stage.2016-05-04