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A standing figure stands centrally in an illuminated, shrine-like niche framed by two large golden-orange sculpted guardian figures with multiple arms holding ritual objects. The central figure wears a reddish-brown sleeveless garment, a wrap at the waist, layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and a tall dark headdress with a crescent ornament. He holds a long silver trident upright in one hand and rests the other on his hip. Behind him are dark stone-textured panels with hanging brass bells, small oil lamps and strings of lights, and a golden lion sits on each side of a purple-covered throne-like seat draped with a striped cloth. A small golden ritual vessel sits in the foreground. The scene is lit with warm orange and green light.

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April 20 20172017-04-20A figure in a reddish-brown ceremonial robe with a matching shawl and layered rudraksha malas stands holding a silver trident, flanked by two large orange-toned guardian statues with multiple arms. A rudraksha mala and golden necklace adorn the chest, a crown-like headpiece sits on the head, and the figure rests a hand on the hip before a golden throne-like seat with lion heads and a striped tiger-print cloth. Hanging bells and chains frame the dark stone backdrop, and a golden lamp stands in the foreground under warm orange lighting.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A seated bearded man in a maroon-red robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits cross-legged on a gold-framed throne in a shrine-like alcove, raising both hands with index and middle fingers extended in a blessing gesture. Two large orange-painted deity statues with multiple arms flank the alcove, one holding a trident-like staff. Strings of bells and fairy lights hang in front, and a silver trident stands to the side with a brass lamp and a golden kalasha-like vessel below. The setting suggests darshan in a decorated temple-style hall.2017-04-20A photograph of a stage set inside an illuminated temple-style setting. A central figure stands in a rust-brown wrap and dhoti, wearing a layered rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a trident held upright in one hand and the other hand on the hip. Two large golden-orange guardian figures with multiple arms flank the scene on either side. Behind the central figure hang strands of bells and beaded chains, and two gilded lion figures sit at the base beside a tiger-striped cloth on a purple pedestal. A small golden kalasha-like object sits in the foreground. The warm lighting gives the scene a golden glow.2017-04-20A figure stands in a doorway framed by two large warm-orange statues of multi-armed deities with crowns and jewelled necklaces. Between the statues, hanging brass bells and chains drape a dark slate wall. Behind the figure, a gilded throne with carved lion-head armrests sits on a purple cushion with a striped cloth. The standing figure wears a maroon dhoti and wrap, several rudraksha malas, a gold necklace, and a tilak, with long dark hair; he touches his ear with one hand. Warm lighting dominates the scene.2017-04-20A photograph of a figure standing in a lit, ornate alcove framed by two tall golden-orange guardian statues with multiple arms and holding objects. The standing figure wears a maroon-brown dhoti and wrap, a heavy rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and has long dark hair with a small crown or ornament. Both hands are raised to the face, covering the eyes in a gesture of inner seeing. Brass bells hang on chains and beaded strings decorate the dark slate wall behind. Two small gold lion figures sit on a purple cushioned platform with a tiger-striped cloth, and a gold kalasha-like vessel appears in the foreground. No other people are visible.2017-04-20April 30 20172017-04-30 +2 copiesA standing man in orange-saffron robes stands on an ornate gold stage before a golden arched throne backdrop with carved columns on both sides. He holds a tall silver trident (trishul) upright in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. He wears a rudraksha mala and a large ceremonial gold necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead and a tall golden crown-like headpiece. Behind him are golden floral and peacock-feather motifs and a brass oil lamp stand. A gold-and-red decorative figure of a bull (nandi) sits at the lower right near the stage. Hanging bells and warm stage lighting fill the scene. Probable Swamiji: long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, shown in a ceremonial stage setting holding a trident.2017-04-30 +1 copiesA man stands on a golden-lit stage before an ornate gilded throne backdrop with carved panels and bells. He wears an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, a multi-strand rudraksha mala, a large ornate pendant and a gold waist belt, and holds a tall trident-like staff with his raised hand while standing with the other hand on his hip. In front of him a golden cow sculpture sits on the stage floor, and tiger-skin-like draping rests on the throne area. Oil lamps flank the stage. The man's presentation matches the a person cues of rudraksha malas, saffron-orange clothing and ornate adornments, and he appears to be physically present on stage.2017-04-30 +2 copiesApril 20 20172017-04-20