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A performer stands on a stage before a red velvet curtain, lit by a large billowing orange-and-yellow flame behind him. He wears a dark, ornate, sequined costume with a tiered beaded collar and a metallic trident-like staff held in one hand, and a dark head covering with dark body paint or makeup on the face. His other hand is raised holding a small object. Ornate gilt decor surrounds the stage. The image is a dramatic theatrical or devotional performance scene in red and gold tones.

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April 16 20122012-04-16A standing figure on a stage in front of a red velvet curtain and large flame-like orange and yellow fabric backdrops. The figure has long dark curly hair, wears a dark beaded sash and a patterned dark garment, and holds a trident-like staff in the left hand while the right hand rests on the hip. Behind the figure is an ornate golden throne with embossed patterns. The lighting is red and orange. No other people are visible.2012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16A single performer stands on a stage in front of a deep red velvet curtain and tall orange flames rising behind them. The performer wears a dark, patterned, leopard-print style garment with a shoulder strap, a bandolier-like band of metal beads across the torso, dark beaded bracelets, and holds a silver trident in one hand and a curved whip-like cord in the other. An ornate gold-patterned throne or backdrop with a decorative arch stands to the right. The figure is in warm, dramatic red-orange lighting. Whether this person is the swami cannot be established from appearance, so no identification is made.2012-04-16A standing figure with long dark hair and a leopard-print garment, holding a tall trident with curved ornaments, stands before a large ornate golden throne-like chair against red velvet drapes. Flames rise behind and beside the figure, lit in red and orange. Bullet-like cartridge belts cross the torso and rudraksha bracelets are visible on the wrists. A decorated red and gold pedestal sits to the left.2012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16A figure stands in a dark, silhouetted pose before a dramatic backdrop of billowing orange and red fire flames and a deep red velvet curtain. The figure wears a dark, textured, ornate costume with a long sword or staff held diagonally, wrist bands, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace with a flowing dark cloak or shawl. Behind the figure is an ornate golden-patterned throne or seat with intricate carved designs catching the firelight. The person's long hair falls around the shoulders, and face details are obscured by shadow.2012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16A figure stands in front of a large bright flame backdrop with red draped curtains behind. The person has long dark wavy hair, wears a sleeveless patterned garment with a row of bead or rudraksha-style strands across the chest and a beaded bracelet, and holds a long silver trident-like staff with a round knob. The figure is lit in warm red and orange light, and a golden ornate throne-like seat is visible behind.2012-04-16A photograph on a dimly lit stage with a red velvet curtain behind it and a flowing orange-red cloth lit by warm glow. A standing man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala draped across his chest holds a tall trident-topped staff in his left hand. He wears a patterned dark garment with a striped belt, and his right wrist shows bangles. Behind him stands an ornate gold-toned throne with intricate repoussé carving. The figure is the central subject, shown in silhouette against the glowing background.2012-04-16A photograph of a person standing in red stage lighting, holding a silver trident (trishula) upright with a rope wrapped around its shaft. The figure has long, swept-back dark hair, a bold marking on the forehead, a dark patterned garment with a wide band of metal bells or cylindrical beads across the chest and waist, and dark bracelets and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind them a large orange flame or fiery backdrop glows, and an ornate gold-patterned throne or seat is partly visible at right. The stage is draped in dark red curtains. Given the page cues and the distinctive long hair, trident and adornments, this is an appearance-based a person depicted in a ceremonial performance setting.2012-04-16