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A figure stands alone on a stage in a dramatic, lit performance setting. The person wears an orange-saffron draped garment with a shimmering golden-sequined bodice and gold waist ornament, and holds a tall silver-gold trident in the right hand while the left hand is raised near the face. Behind is a large backdrop of illuminated red-and-gold lattice panels with glowing lights. Rows of brass oil lamps line the stage edges on both sides, and a camera or monitor sits at the front edge. Green and gold spotlights fill the dark haze above.

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A standing man stands centre stage before a large illuminated backdrop of red and white lit panels, with rows of brass oil lamps lining the stage floor on both sides. He wears an orange-red dhoti-style garment with a draped sash and a gold-embellished upper-body covering, and holds a tall trident in his right hand. His long hair is tied up on his head. Yellow spotlights stream from the left. The figure is a costumed performer in a theatrical staging, and the appearance-based label cannot be confirmed from this view.2017-12-18A barefoot man stands alone on a dark stage holding a tall ornate trident (trishula) upright in his right hand, with his left hand at his side. He wears an orange-saffron draped dhoti-style garment and a matching bare-shouldered top with embellished, bead-like adornments on the chest, and his long dark hair is swept up. Behind him stands a large backdrop of glowing red-and-white lit lattice panels, and along both sides of the stage rows of brass oil lamps (diyas) are arranged on the floor, with warm spotlight falling on the figure. Appearance-based label: probable Swamiji, given distinctive saffron clothing, swept-up long hair and ceremonial trident, though the figure is not clearly verifiable from the image alone.2017-12-18A stage performance photograph with a large illuminated backdrop of red-lit square panels with bright white light flares. A single man stands centre stage barefoot in an orange draped dhoti with a patterned gold-and-orange top and gold ornaments. He holds a tall silver trident in one hand and raises the other hand in a blessing gesture. A row of brass oil lamps lines the stage front, and green spotlights beam from above. A dark silhouette of a person's head and raised arm appears at the lower left edge.2017-12-18A single figure stands centrally on a dark stage in front of a large backdrop of glowing red and white lit panels arranged in a lattice. He wears a saffron-orange draped dhoti-style garment with a gold-embroidered bodice and gold adornments, has long dark hair swept up, and holds a tall silver trident beside him. Rows of gold oil lamps line the front edge of the stage, and green spotlights stream down from above.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18A man stands centre stage on a dark platform in front of a large grid of backlit red and white video screens, lit by green spotlights. He wears a bare-chested red-and-gold draped dhoti with a gold shoulder ornament, holds a tall gold trident staff in one hand, and wears a gold bangle. Rows of brass oil lamps line both sides of the stage. The scene reads as a ceremonial stage performance or Mahasadashivoham session. a person: the figure's red and gold ceremonial garb, adornments and trident fit the page's identification, but the face and build are too small to confirm, so the presence is uncertain.2017-12-18A photograph of a single figure standing centre stage holding a tall silver trident on a dark stage. The figure wears an orange-red draped dhoti, a gold-toned bodice with a gold waist ornament, bangles and long dark hair. Behind are large rectangular screens showing red and white flame-like projections, and rows of brass oil lamps line the front of the stage, unlit at the base. a person cues: the saffron-orange ceremonial clothing, long hair and trident pose match the candidate; the appearance is consistent but not fully certain, so the candidate is labelled as probable and the sighting in person is recorded as unsure.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18A photograph of a single performer standing barefoot on a dark stage in front of a large illuminated backdrop of glowing red and white panels. He wears a saffron-orange and gold draped garment with a red sash at the waist and a bare upper torso with ornaments, and his long dark hair is tied up. He holds a tall silver trident in his right hand, with a tassel hanging from it. Rows of brass oil lamps line the front of the stage on both sides. The stage and lamps suggest a staged ceremonial presentation.2017-12-18A photograph of a stage performance with a single man standing centre stage barefoot, wearing a reddish-orange and gold ornate costume with a gold-trimmed bodice, draped red dhoti-style lower garment, arm bands and a dark hair swept up. He holds a tall golden trident (trishula) in his right hand. Behind him is a backdrop of illuminated red and white glowing panels in a grid, with green spotlight beams. Rows of brass oil lamps (lamps) line the front of the stage. A small logo appears at the top left and a copyright line at the lower right.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18A figure stands alone on a stage in front of a large backdrop of illuminated square panels with red and white glowing shapes. He wears a saffron-orange and gold ornate top with a draped red-orange dhoti and gold armbands, and holds a tall gold trident (trishul) upright in his right hand. Rows of small gold oil lamps line the stage edge on both sides, and beams of green-yellow light cross the scene. The figure has long dark hair swept back, a forehead mark, and appears to be a costumed performer in a theatrical staging of a Shiva-associated form.2017-12-18