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A photograph of a man standing in the central doorway of an elaborately decorated stage set, flanked by gilded lion-and-pillar columns, painted blue and pink panels, and golden makara-like carvings. He wears a rust-brown robe tied with a sash and holds a tall wooden staff in his right hand. Behind him hang strings of small lights and bells, and a golden trident stands beside the doorway. Brass oil lamps on pedestals and a gilded kalasha-style ornament sit at the foreground. The figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the long swept-back hair, ascetic rust-saffron robe and ornamental stage setting, though this is an appearance-based label rather than a confirmed identification.

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May 13 20152015-05-13A man in a rust-red kurta and matching dhoti stands centrally in an ornate golden gateway on a stage, holding a tall trident (trishul) upright in his right hand. He has long dark hair and a wide smile. Flanking him are gilded lion-figure pillars and carved golden lion statues, with lamp-stands topped by small trident motifs and brass oil lamps in the foreground. Behind the gate hang strings of beads and tiny bells, and the set is painted in bright blue, pink and gold, with multi-armed deity murti on the sides.2015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13 +1 copiesA photograph of an ornate stage set resembling a temple gateway, with large gilded lion sculptures flanking carved golden pillars and a blue and pink painted backdrop with hanging bells. A single man stands centrally in the doorway wearing a rust-orange kurta with a sash, holding a long wooden staff, smiling, with long dark hair. Small brass oil lamps and a golden trident stand on either side, and a seated deity murti appears at the base. The man's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the identification is not certain from appearance alone, so he is described by role and clothing only.2015-05-13A man in a rust-orange kurta and matching dhoti stands in a golden temple-style doorway on a stage, smiling and holding a tall golden staff in his right hand. A dark curtain strung with hanging lamps and bells sits behind him. Golden lion and makara-carved pillars frame the doorway, with a golden trident and oil lamps on pedestals in front and a gilded lion figure at the base. Blue, pink and turquoise painted panels with multi-armed deity murti figures surround the set.2015-05-13A photograph of a man standing in the centre of an ornate golden gateway at a stage set resembling a Hindu temple. He wears a rust-orange kurta with a matching dhoti-style wrap and a gold chain, holding a long wooden staff upright in his right hand while smiling. The gateway has carved golden lions, a tall golden trident-shaped finial on each side, and string lights hanging from the doorway. Brass oil lamps stand on pedestals in front, and multicoloured painted deity figures with multiple arms flank the scene. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, shown by long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and orange clothing in a ceremonial role at the entrance.2015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13A photograph of an ornate golden temple-style stage set with gilded lion-headed pillars and blue and pink painted walls, with hanging bells and lamps above. A standing man with long dark hair and a smile wears a rust-red wrap and holds a long wooden staff, positioned in a dark doorway framed by strings of small lights. In front are brass lamps on trident-shaped stands, a small gold lion figure, and a ceremonial helmet-like object on the floor. Pictured figures on the painted walls appear to be deity murti.2015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13May 13 20152015-05-13A photograph of a standing man in a rust-orange kurta and matching dhoti-style wrap, a rust-brown sash at the waist, and a red-and-white bead necklace, holding a tall trident-topped staff in his right hand with his left hand on his hip. He stands in an ornate golden temple-style gateway flanked by gilded lion and yali sculptures, with gold kalasha finials, lit strings of small lamps, and a gilded throne-like seat beside him. Colourful striped rugs cover the floor, and large bronze trident stands and a carved figure with an offering dish flank the scene. Painted pink and turquoise deity figures appear on the side walls. The man's appearance is not clear enough to determine identity, so he is described only by role and attire.2015-05-13