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A man stands on a raised platform before a dark red, zebra-striped throne backed by an ornate gilded arch under red and green stage lighting. He holds a silver trident in his right hand, its prongs at the top. He wears a red draped dhoti, a leopard-print sleeveless garment, a wide beaded belt, and layered red and black rudraksha malas with bead armbands and anklets. A red and white tilak marks his forehead, and he has long, swept-back dark hair. Small offerings sit at his feet.

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September 20 20122012-09-20A standing figure in a red-orange dhoti and a leopard-print sleeveless upper garment with a wide belt of rudraksha beads and bells, wearing long rudraksha mala necklaces and beaded armbands. He grips a silver-green trident with his right hand, positioned against a dark zebra-patterned throne with an arched metal backdrop lit in red and green, decorated with marigold garlands. Appearance-based probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, ornate rudraksha malas and a trident-holding pose on a throne.2012-09-20A figure stands on a zebra-striped red velvet throne in front of an ornate copper arched backdrop, lit in red and green. He wears a flowing orange-red dhoti-style garment, a leopard-print sleeveless top, a metallic belt, multiple strands of rudraksha mala beads around the neck and chest, and beaded bracelets. He holds a silver trident in one hand, with the other hand on his hip, and has long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi.2012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20A performer stands on a red tiger-striped throne before a large gilded arch, under red and green stage lighting. He wears a rust-orange dhoti, a leopard-print sleeveless top, a thick dark rudraksha mala with multiple strands, a rudraksha belt and matching wrist and upper-arm bands, and a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a silver trident in his left hand while his right arm is raised. The scene reads as a theatrical portrayal of a deity-like figure rather than a ritual setting.2012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20March 04 20132013-03-04A performer dressed as a Shiva-like figure stands on a stage lit in green and red before an ornate arched golden backdrop. He holds a silver trident in his right hand, wears a multi-strand green and red beaded necklace and a leopard-print wrap over a pale garment, with a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair. Small fruits and oil lamps sit on low platforms at the base. The scene appears to be a theatrical or ceremonial staging rather than a verified ritual, and the figure's identity cannot be determined from appearance.2013-03-04A figure stands on a raised dais in front of an ornate golden arched backdrop draped with marigold and red-yellow flower garlands. He wears a flowing red-orange cloth wrapped at the waist, a patterned sleeveless top, layered rudraksha malas across the chest, and a rudraksha bracelet on the arm. He holds a metal trident in one hand, with a dark zebra-patterned cushion on the throne behind him and a patterned rug beneath the dais. Warm red and green stage lighting colours the scene.2012-09-20A man stands on a raised platform before a red velvet throne with a tiger-striped pattern and a golden arched backdrop, lit in red and green stage light. He holds a silver trident (trishul) in his left hand, wears long dark rudraksha mala necklaces, a leopard-print sleeveless garment with a rudraksha belt, red-orange dhoti-style wrap, and beaded armlets and anklets. He has long dark hair, a red bindi and white tilak on his forehead, and a small microphone at his cheek. The a person cues are the long swept hair, rudraksha malas and ornate Shiva-style dress with trident, shown as an in-person speaker on stage.2012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20March 04 20132013-03-04