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Photograph from behind of a person seated on a tiger-striped cushion at a stage event, wearing a rust-orange turban wrap and a long swept-back plait of dark dreadlocks that falls past the shoulders. The bare back is draped with an orange shawl bordered in gold zari, and the lower body is clothed in a leopard-print wrap over rust-orange trousers. Gold and red beaded bracelets are on the upper arm and wrist, with the right hand resting on the hip. A brass or gold ceremonial object with a curved, petal-like form sits at the left edge, and a blurred audience fills the background.

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December 07 20162016-12-07 +1 copiesDecember 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20152015-12-07 +1 copiesPhoto of a seated figure seen from behind on a stage, with long dark dreadlocks wrapped in a rust-orange turban. The figure wears a rust-orange cloth with gold border, a leopard-print garment at the waist, a gold-and-beaded necklace, orange and rudraksha bead bracelets, and a gold-tone ornamental pendant. Both hands are raised in a gesture of address. A blurred audience and stage equipment fill the background. a person, seated and speaking to the gathering in a discourse setting; appearance-based label only.2016-12-07December 02 20162016-12-02A photograph of a figure seated from behind on a stage, facing a blurred audience. The figure wears a rust-orange turban wrapped over long dark dreadlocks that fall down the back, a rust-orange shawl across the bare shoulders, a leopard-print lower garment, a gold armlet and a gold necklace. In the right hand is a small ceremonial fan or ritual implement with a silver handle. A brass vessel with a curved spout sits at the left edge, and a gold pillar frames the right side. Behind the stage a large screen glows pink and white, and rows of seated devotees fill the blurred background.2016-12-07Photograph from behind of a figure walking across a stage toward a large illuminated backdrop of warm golden and white lights. The figure has very long dark dreadlocks gathered at the top of the head with small rudraksha beads, wears a rust-red draped dhoti-style garment, a leopard-print patterned top with gold border, and rudraksha bead bracelets and armbands on both arms. Rows of brass oil lamps stand along the lower left edge of the stage.2017-12-18Photograph of a man performing on a stage lit by spotlights, seen in profile from behind. He has very long dark dreadlocked hair swept back, a red-orange tie-dye style rudraksha or bead ornament in his hair with a gold clasp, and a gold earring. He wears a rust-red draped garment with gold zari edging, a leopard-print cloth wrapped at the waist and chest, and rudraksha bead bracelets on his wrist and upper arm. His hands are clasped behind his back and he gazes to one side. Stage lighting and rigging truss are visible behind him. This matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair, ornate clothing and rudraksha adornments, though it is a performance setting.2017-12-18Photograph from behind and slightly to the side of a seated figure on a red cushioned throne-like seat, raising one arm with the hand pointing outward and holding a small gold ritual object in the other. The figure wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-brown draped garment with gold border, a leopard-print waist cloth, multiple rudraksha and gold beaded necklaces, gold bangles and red thread bracelets, and has long dark dreadlocked hair falling down the back. A tall gilded staff stands at right and a large brass vessel is at left. In the foreground, the heads of seated audience members are visible, including one person in an orange robe, and blurred devotees sit beyond against a pale lavender backdrop.2016-12-07December 07 20152015-12-07 +1 copiesDecember 18 20172017-12-18