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A dimly lit photo of a standing figure in a rust-red robe and dark rudraksha mala beads, holding a long metal trident with green-tinted light reflecting off it, in front of an ornate green-and-gold arched backdrop with hanging bells. The figure has a white forehead marking and long curly dark hair, and a small kneeling or seated figure is partly visible at the lower right near a patterned mat. Warm red and green lighting dominates the scene.

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A figure in a coral-red robe stands in red and green stage lighting before an ornate green-and-gold arched backdrop. The figure wears long beaded rudraksha-style malas across the chest and a wide sash at the waist, and holds a tall trident-like staff with bells and a red ball finial in one hand while the other rests on the hip. Probable Swamiji (long hair, rudraksha malas and saffron-red ceremonial clothing), shown in an apparent performance or ceremonial pose; a small stone-like object sits at lower left.2012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20A photograph in dim red and green stage lighting shows a person with long dark hair and a tilak on the forehead, wearing a rudraksha mala and a rust-coloured garment, holding out an ornate silver trident with a bell-hung staff beside them. A golden decorative arch frames the left side against a dark draped curtain.2012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20A standing figure in a red-orange draped garment and layered red and black rudraksha malas stands on a raised red velvet platform with a zebra-patterned cloth before a tall red velvet backrest. He holds a silver trident with a green-tinged shaft in his right hand and a small sword-like staff in his left. He has long dark hair and a tilak on the forehead, wears red bangles and ankle beads, and a leopard-print blouse with a beaded belt. Behind him a large gilded arch with embossed bosses frames the scene, lit in warm orange and green stage lights, with strands of flowers hanging at the sides.2012-09-20A photograph of a single figure standing on a raised dais in front of a large ornate golden circular frame set against a glowing orange-lit carved stone wall. The figure has long dark hair and wears a red-orange dhoti and a dark beaded mala with multiple strands of beads, and holds a trident in one hand while the other hand rests on the hip. Garland strands of marigold-like flowers hang on the right side of the wall. The scene is dimly lit with strong orange and red tones. Swamiji (probable) appears as the trident-holding figure on stage, based on long hair and rudraksha-style malas with a saffron-toned garment.2012-09-20July 15 20122012-07-15A figure stands on an ornate ornamented platform before a gilded, scrolled throne-backdrop with a dark night-sky and red-lit background. The figure wears a salmon-orange dhoti with gold border and a matching orange upper cloth, layered rudraksha and bead malas, a white bead necklace, bell-hung red beaded belt and armbands, and a white horizontal forehead band with a red bindi. Standing with one hand on the hip and the other holding a silver trident, the figure smiles. A water bottle sits at the lower left edge and a patterned cloth covers the platform.2012-08-27A figure stands on a dark red velvet throne with a curved golden back panel, dramatically lit in red and green stage light. He wears long swept-back dark hair, a green and black leopard-print sleeveless garment, a dense cascade of dark rudraksha malas across the chest and waist, and a flowing red-orange dhoti. A tall silver trident leans at his left side, and a marigold garland hangs on a pillar behind him. The throne, lighting and ornate sceptre suggest a staged satsang or darshan.2012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20A figure stands on a raised dais in front of a large ornate golden arch lit by orange-red light, with floral garlands hanging on the sides. The figure holds a silver trident in one hand and rests the other hand on the hip, wearing a red-orange cloth wrap, a dark beaded waist belt, a long rudraksha-style mala, and bangles, with long dark hair and a tilak on the forehead. A dark throne-like seat stands behind. A white cooler unit is at the left edge. The figure has the appearance of a Shiva-themed costume or tableau, so this is a probable depiction of a performer rather than a clearly identified person.2012-09-20