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A photograph of a single performer standing barefoot on a red stage in front of a large ornate golden Shiva-themed relief backdrop. The figure wears a black turban with a small crescent-like ornament, a rust-red draped top, a leopard-print cloth wrapped at the hip over rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti-style drapery, and multiple gold necklaces and a large gold pendant. Wooden rudraksha-style bead bracelets are on the arms, and the figure holds a polished silver trident in the left hand. White and vertical ash-style markings are on the forehead. The setting suggests a ceremonial stage presentation with warm golden lighting and greenery at the edge. Appearance cues are consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) figure: turban, rudraksha beads, ornate gold necklaces and a trident, presented as a performer on stage.

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May 04 20162016-05-04A standing performer in a costume depicting the Shiva form, holding a tall silver trishul trident in the right hand and resting the left hand on the hip. The figure wears a dark turban-like black headdress with a crescent ornament, a red-orange sleeveless top, a leopard-print wrap around the waist, and red-orange dhoti-style drapery with gold border. Multiple long gold necklaces with a large pendant, rudraksha bead bracelets and armbands, and a white forehead marking adorn the figure. Behind is a painted stone-textured backdrop with carved deity and figure imagery, warm golden lighting and green foliage at the right edge. Only one physical person is present.2016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesA standing figure on a red stage holds a silver trishul staff with twisted decorative shaft. He wears a dark turban with a small ornament, white forehead markings, gold ornate necklaces, red rudraksha bracelets and armband beads, and a rust-red draped garment with a leopard-print wrap around the waist and gold-bordered dhoti. Behind him is a carved stone deity relief with a raised hand and a tiger-striped cloth on the floor, and green-lit potted plants fill the background. A probable Swamiji is shown in a ceremonial stage pose with the trishul, given the visible turban, saffron-toned clothing, gold necklaces and rudraksha adornments.2016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesA standing performer on a red stage, dressed as Shiva, holds a tall silver trishul in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. He wears a tall black matted hair crown with a silver ornament, a white forehead marking, rudraksha bracelets on his arms, and a long gold necklace with a pendant. His clothing is a rust-orange sleeveless top and draped dhoti-style lower garment with a gold border, plus a leopard-print waist wrap. Behind him is a large textured backdrop with carved deity figures and a tiger-skin cloth, framed by potted plants and golden foliage lights. The image is a photo.2016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesA performer stands on a red stage carrying a silver trishul with a twisted silver shaft, dressed as Shiva in a dark wrapped turban, rust-brown dhoti and shawl with gold border, and a leopard-print drape at the waist. Heavy gold necklaces, rudraksha bracelets and armbands, and a gold pendant adorn the figure. A carved stone relief of a deity and a tiger skin backdrop stand behind, with green-lit potted palms to the right. The image is a photograph of a costumed figure in a stage performance, and the figure's identity is not established by the scene.2016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copies