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A figure in saffron-orange robes stands on a stage before a golden arched backdrop with teal panels and an orange drape. The standing figure wears long dark hair with a jewelled hair ornament, a tilak on the forehead, layered rudraksha malas, gold necklaces and a gold waist ornament, with beaded bracelets on the arms. In the right hand is a long staff hung with small bells. A kneeling woman in a cream blouse and white sari, seen from behind, reaches up to hand over a small folded paper. The figure's appearance is consistent with a costumed portrayal rather than a clearly identified person, so no identity is asserted.

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August 13 20172017-08-13August 13 20172017-08-13A photograph of a figure in an orange-red saffron-toned robe with a gold choker and multiple beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, long dark hair falling down the back, a gold forehead ornament and white vertical marks on the forehead, holding a tall dark staff with red cloth and bells. Facing them with back to the camera is a man in a pink-and-white checked short-sleeved shirt. Behind them stand ornate gold-patterned green and gold decorative panels and a golden backdrop.2017-08-13A young woman stands on a striped red-and-green cloth in a lit temple-like hall, holding a tall dark staff with metal bands. She wears an orange-red blouse and a long pink-red skirt, a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, and a white vertical tilak on her forehead. Behind her is a golden ornate canopy and a gilded deity murti in a niche, beside a large brass trident on a stand. The scene is lit in red and green.2017-08-13A photograph of an elderly man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneeling with palms pressed together in anjali mudra before a young person in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and layered gold and bead necklaces. The young person has a sandalwood tilak on the forehead, a dark swept-back braid, gold earrings, and holds a long staff with small bells, standing before a gilded backdrop with pink and orange pillars, a golden trident-topped finial and a hanging decorative banner. The scene appears to be a staged devotional ceremony or performance. Two physical people are visible. The page indicates a person is at this event, but the young person's appearance does not clearly match a person candidate, so no identification is made.2017-08-13A young girl stands in profile in warm red-orange lighting, wearing an orange-pink sari-style garment with a gold-bordered sash, layered rudraksha malas, a gold choker necklace and drop earrings, with a white tilak on her forehead. She holds a tall dark staff with small bells and red thread tied to it, resting beside a large gold-brocaded ceremonial backdrop. Dim temple interior with blurred golden ornaments behind her. No identifiable a person candidate is visible, so this is a ceremonial performer or attendant rather than the swami. Ceremonial stage setting.2017-08-13A staged ritual scene in a temple-like setting with gold and orange draperies and a golden arch behind. A young man with curly dark hair and glasses, bare-chested with an orange cloth over his shoulder and rudraksha malas, holds a folded white paper to his lips. Facing him, a woman in an orange sari with gold jewellery, a long rudraksha and bead necklace, a forehead tilak and a long braid holds a curved blade up. Beside her a tall spear with bells is held in her other hand, and a deity murti stands in the background.2017-08-13Warm red and golden stage lighting frames a ceremonial scene. A standing figure in an orange-pink robe wears layered rudraksha and gold necklaces, a gold choker, bangles, a headband with a jewel and a forehead marking; the figure holds a tall staff with hanging bells in one hand and a curved sword in the other. Before a large gilded circular arch, a man in a white dhoti and kurta with glasses and a red-bordered shawl kneels on the steps, one hand extended as if receiving or presenting something. Ornate gold-patterned panels and a green column decorate the background. The figure's appearance with long swept hair, rudraksha malas and ornate adornments fits the a person description, presented as an in-person ceremonial role-play performer; the kneeling man is a devotee.2017-08-13Warm orange-lit temple hall with golden arched shrine niches, hanging lamps and brass trident stands. A man in white kurta with rust-red shawl and glasses faces a young girl in pink-red robes, heavy beaded necklaces, a crown-like headpiece with tilak, holding a curved silver blade in one hand and a tall staff hung with bells in the other. A deity murti stands in an arched niche behind them. Setting suggests a staged devotional performance.2017-08-13A standing figure in orange-saffron robes stands before a golden arched backdrop, holding a tall red-and-silver staff with a trident-like top. The figure wears layered bead necklaces, a gold pendant, earrings, and a forehead marking, with long dark hair. A woman in a pale pink sari with floral print kneels at left, facing the standing figure with her hands joined near her chest. Behind them a golden deity murti of Shiva with a crescent moon appears in a decorated niche, beside a golden trident. The setting is lit in red and green stage lighting. The standing figure's appearance does not clearly match the a person cues, so the role is given as a person in saffron robes holding a staff.2017-08-13December 23 20162016-12-23A devotee in an orange cloth with rudraksha beads on his shoulders and neck kneels with palms pressed together in namaste, facing a young woman in an orange-saffron dress and orange shawl draped over her shoulders. She wears a heavy rudraksha mala, layered gold necklaces, earrings, bangles and a long braid, with a tilak on her forehead, and holds a tall staff hung with small bells. Behind them stands a deity murti in a lit shrine with ornate golden and green decorations and a yellow drape. The scene is a ceremonial setting with warm lamp light.2017-08-13