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A performer dressed as Shiva stands centre-frame in a gilded, ornate arch lit in red and green stage light. He has long dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, and smiles while raising one hand near the chest. He holds a silver trident in the other hand, with a red-and-gold dhoti-style garment, tiger-striped sash, and layered rudraksha and bead necklaces and bracelets. Behind him are yellow and maroon marigold-style garlands and a gold-painted backdrop.

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A performer in a costume and makeup dramatizing a Shiva-related leela stands within an ornate golden arch with embossed floral patterns. She has long dark wavy hair, a red bindi, and a bright smile, raising one hand in a gesture while holding a silver trident in the other. She wears layered red and white beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style bead bracelets, and a striped striped garment with a red drape at the waist. Behind her are marigold garlands in yellow and orange and a red-lit backdrop with painted deity figures. The scene is lit in warm red and gold tones.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A photograph of a smiling man standing under an ornate red and green illuminated arch, lit with pink and red stage lighting. He wears a red-orange draped garment over a leopard-print bodice, multiple strands of red and white rudraksha-style beaded malas, red beaded armbands and bracelets, and a dark patterned waist belt. He wears a white forehead marking with a red dot and long, loose dark hair, and rests one hand on his hip while holding a metallic trident with the other. The setting appears to be a stage or decorated hall.2012-10-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne framed by a large golden arch with embossed relief patterns, under red stage lighting. The figure wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over the body, a rudraksha mala with multiple strands, a wide beaded waist belt, and a long garland of yellow, orange, red and white flowers over the shoulders. He holds a tall silver staff with ornamental tassels in one hand and rests the other arm on the throne frame. Long dark hair falls to the shoulders and a red mark is on the forehead. Behind the throne are red-draped backdrops and framed photographs. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based label): long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and garland cues are visible on a figure seated on a throne.2012-07-15A figure stands on a dark red throne-like seat within a large ornate copper-toned arch framed by warm red and orange lighting. The person wears a decorated, layered garment in red and green tones, with a beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace and a chain of beads across the chest, and holds a tall green-tinted trident staff in one arm while the other hand is raised in greeting. Floral garlands in red, white and yellow hang at the sides of the stage, and a serpent-like curved ornament is visible on the left. a person appearance cues are present but the appearance is uncertain, so identity is unsure.2012-09-21A smiling person with long, dark, wavy hair stands in a gold-and-red ornate arch on a stage lit with red and green light. A small red bindi marks the forehead. They wear a green and black striped garment, layered rudraksha and white bead necklaces, and multiple beaded bracelets. The right arm extends to hold a tall silver trident, and a second strand of ornament is visible on the left arm. Behind them are carved gold panels and a red pillar with a hanging garland. One physical person is present.2013-07-08A smiling figure with long, loose black hair and a red bindi stands beside a tall silver trident, one arm extended to rest on its shaft. The figure wears a zebra-striped, black-and-yellow garment and layered necklaces of dark rudraksha beads with white and silver beads, plus matching beaded armlets. Behind, an ornate golden-red arch with embossed floral relief frames a warm red-lit stage set with decorative hangings. The scene is tinted with red and green stage light. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the figure, identified by the long hair, rudraksha malas, and ceremonial styling, shown in a theatrical stage setting.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A person in a costume performance stands on a red velvet throne before a large circular golden halo-like backdrop, holding a trident in the right hand and a bare arm bent at the hip. The figure wears a leopard-print bodice, a red-orange draped skirt, layered green and dark beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, bangles and armbands, with long dark hair and green-tinted face makeup. Warm orange and yellow lighting glows behind, and garlands of red and white flowers hang on pillars at the sides.2012-09-21A single figure stands barefoot atop a dark red throne with a large ornate golden arch behind it, framed by marigold garlands and red-and-yellow lights. The figure wears a red-orange dhoti-style drape, a patterned sleeveless top, layered rudraksha and beaded malas, bangles and armbands, and holds a silver trident in the left hand while the other hand rests on the hip. Swamiji (probable): the long, swept-back dark hair, ornate beaded adornments and saffron-toned clothing are visible cues of the candidate, shown in a ceremonial throne setting. The throne has a zebra-print cushion and the backdrop is warmly lit in red and green.2012-09-20