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A figure seated cross-legged on a white rocky platform draped with a tiger-striped cloth, set against a pink and white stage backdrop. The figure is bare-chested with long dreadlocked hair swept up, wearing layered rudraksha malas across the chest and arms, an ornate ornamented necklace, and rust-orange dhoti-style cloth. A tall trident with a damaru drum tied to its shaft stands at left beside a leopard-print cloth, and a second staff rests beside it. a person figure, appearance-based, seated in a staged ritual tableau; the cues are the dreadlocks, rudraksha malas and orange cloth.

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A seated bare-chested figure sits cross-legged on a rock-like platform draped with a tiger-striped cloth, in a stage setting lit with pink and purple light. He wears long matted dreadlocks, a red tilak on the forehead, multiple strands of large dark rudraksha malas, bead bracelets on both arms, and rust-red dhoti-style cloth. To the left stands a large silver trident with red accents and a leopard-print fabric wrap, beside a damru-like drum and a tall staff. Large display screens form the backdrop. The figure appears to be a costumed performer or statue-like presentation rather than a clearly identifiable individual.2018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09A seated man on a dark stage wears rudraksha malas in multiple strands, a leopard-print and tiger-striped garment, red dhoti-like cloth, and a red bindi with a bare upper body and arm bands. A silver trident with a drum is set beside him at left against a dark background with warm red lighting. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial adornments, with the trident and drum as stage props.2018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09A man sits cross-legged on a striped tiger-skin cushion on a stage, hands raised in a mudra with his palms open. He wears a leopard-print top, rudraksha malas layered across his chest and shoulders, beaded bracelets, and rust-red loose trousers, with long dreadlocked hair and a red tilak on his forehead. To the left stands a tall silver trishula with a small damaru drum and leopard-print cloth tied to its shaft. Blue stage lights and a reddish backdrop complete the setting.2018-01-09January 09 20182018-01-09A performer stands on a pink platform in a stage production dressed as Lord Shiva, with a crescent moon ornament in matted hair, a white tilak on the forehead and eyes closed. He wears a leopard-print shawl and bodice over rust-red draped dhoti, multiple strands of rudraksha malas around neck, arms and waist, and holds a tall silver trident wrapped with a leopard-print cloth and a damaru drum. Behind him a large backdrop shows a snow-covered mountain above a blue icy landscape.2018-04-01April 01 20182018-04-01A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on a white rock draped with a tiger-striped cloth. He wears a leopard-print garment, a red dhoti-style lower wrap, multiple rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, and a gold necklace. A large silver trident with a damaru drum tied to its shaft stands to the left against a dusky red-and-orange backdrop. The photo is a stage presentation with a smiling figure seated on a decorated rock. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long hair, rudraksha malas and ornate ceremonial adornments, seated as a Shiva-like presenter during a stage presentation.2018-01-09A man sits cross-legged on a tiger-skin-draped raised seat on a stage with a dark background and red-orange backdrop. He wears a leopard-print bodice, rust-red dhoti-style lower garment, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, rudraksha bracelets and an armband. His long hair is swept back, with a red tilak on his forehead, and his right hand is raised in blessing. To the left stands a silver trident with a leopard-print cloth and a small damaru drum attached.2018-01-09A man stands on a striped tiger-skin seat under dramatic stage lighting, holding a tall silver trident in his raised right hand with a decorated damaru drum attached near its base. He wears a leopard-print headband with a crescent ornament, an orange-red draped garment with a leopard-print waist sash, and rudraksha malas across his chest and arms. A red tilak marks his forehead and his eyes are closed. Hazy blue and white light beams from the upper right against a dark background. Appearance-based candidate: a person, shown as a performer depicting a Shiva-like figure with trident, damaru and crescent, with rudraksha malas and orange-red clothing.2017-09-18