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A man stands barefoot on a stage in a rust-red dhoti-style garment with a decorated silver-embellished bodice and a red-orange wrap, long dark hair swept back and a red bindi on his forehead. Rows of brass oil lamps line the stage floor in front of a large illuminated backdrop of glowing lamp-like images. Stage lights glow at the top of the frame.

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December 18 20172017-12-18A barefoot man in a rust-red draped dhoti and matching red-brown shawl stands centrally on a stage, facing the camera with a slight turn. He has long dark hair swept back, a red tilak on his forehead, a small ornament on his head, a gold armlet and a gold necklace. Behind him a large backdrop projects a grid of glowing oil lamp flames in warm orange and red tones. Rows of brass oil lamps (deepams) line the front edge of the stage on both sides. Overhead, stage lighting trusses hold spotlights. The scene resembles a lamp-lit stage performance or satsang setting.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18A barefoot man in a rust-red draped costume with a metallic patterned waist belt stands on a stage with his hand on his hip, long dark hair swept back, and a small white ornament in his hair. Behind him a large LED screen shows glowing amber lamp-like patterns. Rows of small golden lamp stands line the front of the stage. The scene resembles a stage performance rather than a ritual.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18A photograph of a stage with a large backdrop of flickering lamp-like lights in warm orange and red tones. A single standing man walks in profile across the stage, wearing a rust-red draped garment over one shoulder and wrapped at the waist, with long dark hair swept back and a crown-like headpiece, bare-footed. Rows of tall brass oil lamps line the front of the stage on both sides. The scene resembles a lit ceremonial performance setting. Swamiji (probable): the figure shows long swept-back hair, a crown-like headpiece, a shawl-draped red-orange garment and jewelled adornments, matching the page's reference to Swamiji speaking at this event.2017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18December 18 20172017-12-18