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A photograph of a single figure standing in misty green and blue stage lighting before an ornate dark carved wooden bench or throne. The figure wears a patterned shawl over the shoulders, a long garland of gold beads and flowers, and red-brown cloth around the lower body, and holds a tall silver trident. Flanking the throne are two more tall tridents, plus potted palms, bouquets of yellow and orange flowers at the base, and a row of lit candles on the right.

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A person stands on a stage in front of a dark wooden throne-like seat draped with a leopard-print cloth, raising one hand in greeting while holding a silver trident. The figure wears a red-brown dhoti-style garment, a leopard-print wrap over the shoulders, a red bindi on the forehead, and layered orange-beaded and gold necklaces. Two large silver tridents stand on either side, with lit oil lamps and flower arrangements in orange and yellow marigolds at the base. A green-lit backdrop shows painted landscape with hanging vines, and smoke drifts across the stage. The figure has distinctive long dark hair and ornate ceremonial adornments, consistent with a person presence, with the figure seated on the throne-like seat as the centre of the stage.2014-12-30A figure stands on a stage beside a carved dark wooden throne draped with a leopard-print cloth. The figure holds a tall silver trident with a long shaft, wears a layered garland of beads and flowers, a leopard-print wrap, a deep orange-red top, and rust-brown dhoti-style trousers, with a red tilak on the forehead and bare feet. Additional silver tridents stand on either side, with marigold and white flower arrangements at the base and a peacock-feather fan behind. The backdrop shows a painted sunset temple scene with hanging vines and green stage lighting over a haze of fog. Probable Swamiji: the long swept-back hair, ornate gold-and-bead neckwear, and saffron-toned clothing are visible cues of the presenting figure, shown standing as a central ceremonial presence.2014-12-30A photo of a stage set with green-lit backdrop of a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots and misty river scene. A standing figure with long dark hair, red bindi, gold and bead necklaces, wearing a leopard-print top and maroon dhoti with a leopard-print shawl, holds a silver trident and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Flanking the stage are silver tridents, a wooden throne with leopard-print cushion, lit oil lamps, potted plants and flower arrangements with yellow and purple blooms.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30A photograph of a smiling man standing on a dark stage beside an ornate carved wooden throne-like seat draped with leopard-print cloth. He wears a leopard-print garment and a sash, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace with ornate gold pendant pieces, a red bindi, and gold armbands, and holds a silver trident. Silver tridents stand on either side, flanked by floral arrangements of orange and yellow marigolds, with oil lamps along the seat and a green jungle-style backdrop with hanging vines.2014-12-30Photograph of a stage set in green light with a large painted backdrop of a banyan tree with hanging aerial roots and a sunlit temple-like scene. A person stands centre stage in a leopard-print draped shawl over a dark patterned garment, with layered gold and beaded necklaces, a red rudraksha-style mala, and a raised right hand in greeting. Ornate silver trishula tridents stand on both sides of the stage, along with a ceremonial staff with bells. A dark carved throne with leopard-print cloth and lit candles sits behind, flanked by large floral arrangements of yellow and purple flowers and potted palms. Light haze drifts across the stage floor. Only one person is visible; the appearance-based label is uncertain given the page cues.2014-12-30A photograph of a stage set under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots, backdrop painted with a golden sunset over water and a distant temple silhouette. A standing person in a dark red and maroon outfit with a leopard-print shawl, rudraksha-style garland and ornate necklaces holds a silver trident, palms raised in greeting and smiling. Flanking the stage are additional silver tridents, a staff, potted plants, flower arrangements of orange marigolds and white blossoms, and a low dark throne draped in leopard print with lit oil lamps in front. Green stage lighting and haze surround the scene.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30A performer stands on a dark stage in front of a large painted backdrop of a banyan tree with hanging aerial roots, lit in green. The figure wears a leopard-print cloth over a reddish-brown wrap, a rudraksha-style bead necklace with a ceremonial gold pendant, and bangles, with a red bindi on the forehead, and holds a silver trident in the right hand while the left hand rests on the hip. A dark carved stone seat or pedestal behind them has lit oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel to the left, and silver tridents stand on either side with a whisk-like ceremonial fan. Wisps of smoke drift at the right edge. a person candidate is a costumed figure whose appearance is uncertain, so the role is given as a performer in a staged setting.2014-12-30