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A performer on a stage stands in a dramatic pose, one hand on hip and the other gripping a long trident-tipped staff. He wears a red-orange draped garment with a leopard-print sash, red rudraksha malas around the neck and wrists, and a tripundra mark on the forehead. Behind him a large green-gold arch glows under red and blue stage lights. Long wavy hair falls past the shoulders. The scene looks like a theatrical role-play performance, and the costume reads as a deity-inspired character rather than a ritual setting.

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October 09 20122012-10-09A single performer stands on a red and black zebra-patterned platform beneath a green and red illuminated arch, with blue and pink stage lighting behind. He wears a red draped garment with a leopard-print patterned waist wrap and beaded red and white rudraksha malas across the chest, plus red beaded armlets and bracelets. He has long dark hair, a white tilak with red bindi on his forehead, and a small microphone clipped near his face. One arm rests on his hip while the other extends outward. The scene resembles a staged performance or theatrical stage presentation rather than a ritual. a person cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate red clothing worn by the performer.2012-10-09A standing figure on a raised platform in front of a dark red and black throne with a large golden cobra-hood backdrop and marigold garlands at the sides. The person wears a long loose-hanging red-orange dhoti-style cloth, a leopard-print sleeveless top, a dark beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace and multiple bead bracelets, and a band of metal bells at the waist. They hold a silver trident in the left hand and rest the right hand on the hip, with white and red forehead markings and a red dot. A leopard-print cloth covers the platform, and the scene is lit in warm red and green stage lighting. a person is shown with the trident and rudraksha cues, appearing as a performer in a Shiva-themed costume rather than a verified identity.2012-09-20A standing man on a stage wears an orange-red dhoti and a red-and-gold wrap over his shoulder, with a leopard-print cloth at his chest and a wide patterned sash at his waist. Multiple red and white rudraksha-style beaded malas hang on his chest, and red beaded bangles are on his wrists and ankles. He has a tilak on his forehead, long dark wavy hair, and holds a silver trident in his left hand while raising his right hand in greeting. Behind him is a large green-jeweled circular arch, and a dark tiger-striped throne-like seat stands at his back under red and blue stage lighting.2012-10-09A man stands under a red and gold ornate arch in a stage setting lit with red and pink light. He holds a silver trident in his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip. He wears an orange cloth wrap with a leopard-print pattern, multiple rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, and a red-and-white forehead marking. A small microphone is visible near his mouth. Behind him is a sparkling silver throne-like backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, orange and leopard-print clothing, rudraksha malas and trident are consistent with the page's account of his presence at this event.2012-10-09September 16 20122012-09-16September 20 20122012-09-20October 09 20122012-10-09A photograph of a performer on a stage lit with red, green and blue lights. The central figure wears a red and orange draped garment, a leopard-print bodice, a patterned waist sash, long dark swept-back hair, a white and red forehead marking, and multiple red rudraksha malas on the chest and arms. He holds a silver trident-like staff in his right hand and stands beside a large green illuminated arch decorated with panels. A sheet of tiger-striped red fabric hangs behind him. The scene resembles a stage presentation or discourse setting rather than a ritual fire.2012-10-09September 21 20122012-09-21September 25 20122012-09-25October 09 20122012-10-09