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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on a golden bull (Nandi) sculpture draped with a tiger-striped cloth, his right arm resting on a tall silver trident. He wears a white and pink flower garland, layered rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, with bangles on his wrists and a beard. Behind him stands a large rock-like backdrop carved with Shiva-related sculptures and a trident, with gold trident finials at the edges. The setting suggests a stage or ceremonial hall. Visible appearance cues of distinctive attire and adornments suggest a person seated in a ceremonial role.

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December 02 20162016-12-02A man seated cross-legged on a golden Nandi bull sculpture on a stage, wearing a red-orange turban, orange-red robe and a tiger-print cloth, with a long white and pink flower garland and layered rudraksha malas. He rests one hand on a tall gold trident and wears beaded bracelets. Behind him stand a large rock-like backdrop with small dark deity figures and a golden trident on the right, under green stage lighting. a person is seated centrally with distinctive turban, garland and malas.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A photograph of a bearded man seated cross-legged on a raised stage, resting one hand on a gilded Nandi bull. He wears a red-orange turban with a decorative front ornament, a white and pink flower garland, layered rudraksha malas, a saffron-red dhoti-style lower garment and a striped tiger-skin cloth beneath him. Behind him is a large rock-like sculpture with smaller carved deity murti and figures. Two gold trident staffs stand at the sides against a warm orange-pink backdrop. The man is the only physical person visible.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02A seated figure in ceremonial dress sits on a golden throne shaped like a bull, with a tiger-skin cloth draped over the seat, in front of a large rock-like backdrop carved with Shiva imagery and a starry blue projection. He wears a red turban with a crescent ornament, rust-red and saffron robes, a white and orange flower garland, a dark rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and bangles on his wrists. A tall silver-and-gold trident stands beside him, with another gold trident at the right edge. Swamiji (probable) based on the ornate saffron-and-red clothing, turban, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace cues, seated in the role of the presiding teacher during a Sadashivoham session.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02