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A figure stands against a glowing golden-yellow backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch with embossed patterns. He has long swept-back dark hair with a braided rope of hair, a red-and-white band on the braid, a vertical red-and-white tilak on his forehead, and a gold necklace. He wears a leopard-print cloth draped over one shoulder and across the chest with rows of rudraksha beads and brass cartridge-like cylinders, and holds a silver trident in his right hand while his left hand rests on his hip. This appears to be a sculpted or rendered depiction rather than a live person, and the scene resembles a staged figure in a yoga or darshan presentation. a person depicted in a ceremonial pose with a trident and rudraksha malas.

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December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage against a warm golden-orange backdrop and an ornate gilded arch. He holds a silver trident in his left hand and wears a leopard-print cloth wrap over one shoulder, layered with rudraksha beads and small brass bells across the chest and waist. A rope hangs from his shoulder, and he has a red tilak on his forehead, a pendant necklace, and long dark hair. Swamiji (probable) appears to be this stage performer, shown from appearance cues of long swept-back hair, ornate ceremonial adornments and rudraksha; he is the only person visible.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man with long swept-back hair and a white forehead marking stands before a glowing golden-yellow backdrop with an ornate gilded arch behind him. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and wears a leopard-print garment with rows of bronze bells, rudraksha beaded bands on his arm and wrist, a white sacred cord over one shoulder, and a gold necklace. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, ornate costume, trident and ceremonial gold necklace fit the Paramahamsa Nithyananda presentation at the Kalabhairava darshan, shown here in a ritual costume, with the glowing backdrop.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A smiling man with long dark hair in a side braid, a red-and-white tikka on his forehead, stands before an ornate gold arched backdrop against a turquoise background. He wears a leopard-print garment draped over one shoulder, strands of rudraksha beads crossing his chest and arms, and a gold pendant necklace. He holds a silver trident with a rope looped over his shoulder. a person appears centred, a single figure with ceremonial adornments of rudraksha malas, gold necklace and trident in an ornate setting.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands in front of an ornate golden arch against a warm yellow-orange backdrop with flame-like light. He wears a leopard-print shawl over the shoulder, a rudraksha mala with brass bell-like beads, a gold necklace and a white-and-red forehead marking. He holds a silver trident in his right hand, with a red gem at its base. The lighting and staging suggest a stage or ceremonial set rather than a temple interior. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), based on long hair, ornate gold necklace, rudraksha mala and trident.2017-12-22A man stands on a stage before a warm orange and yellow backdrop with flame-like shapes. He wears a leopard-print garment with a brown-and-cream pattern, draped over one shoulder, and wears rudraksha beads on his arm and upper body. Hanging bells and a braided rope cord cross his chest. He has long dark hair, white markings on his forehead with a red bindi, a gold necklace, and holds a silver trident-shaped staff in his right hand. Behind him is an ornate gilded arched throne back. A leopard-print fabric hangs at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, rudraksha malas and ornate ceremonial adornment are visible on this person, who holds the trident as a ceremonial staff.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A smiling man with long, swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a gold chain necklace stands before an ornate golden arch against orange and green backdrop lighting. He wears a leopard-print shawl over one shoulder, layered with rudraksha malas and brown beads, and carries a silver trident with a red gem. Fire-coloured lighting and a decorative golden halo frame the figure.2017-12-22