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A single figure stands in front of a large circular golden-bronze arch with embossed patterns, against a warm orange-lit wall decorated with garlands of marigold and red flowers. The figure wears a flowing saffron-orange dhoti and a leopard-print sleeveless top, with long rudraksha-style mala beads and bangles. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and the right arm is raised with the palm open while the left hand grips a silver trident (trishula). A dark red throne-like seat stands behind. a person: the saffron clothing, long swept hair, rudraksha malas and trident are the qualifying cues, and the figure is a live person on stage.

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A figure stands on a dark red cushioned seat before a large ornate golden arched backdrop lit with warm orange light. The person wears a saffron-orange draped garment, a green and black patterned bodice, multiple rudraksha malas around the neck, and beaded bracelets. The left hand holds a silver trident, while the right arm is raised with the index finger pointing upward. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang on the pillars at each side. The scene appears to be a ceremonial stage or darshan setting. a person: long dark hair, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing mark a.2012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20September 21 20122012-09-21A performer dressed as a deity stands on a dark red throne with a decorative leopard-print cloth draped over its base, before a large ornate circular metal halo with embossed patterns. The figure wears a leopard-print bodice, a red-orange draped skirt, layered beaded necklaces, bangles and armbands, and holds a tall trident in one raised hand while smiling. Warm orange and yellow lighting fills the stage, with red and white flower garlands hung on the pillars at either side. The figure is a costumed performer rather than a clearly identifiable individual, so no identification is made.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A single figure stands barefoot atop a dark red throne with a large ornate golden arch behind it, framed by marigold garlands and red-and-yellow lights. The figure wears a red-orange dhoti-style drape, a patterned sleeveless top, layered rudraksha and beaded malas, bangles and armbands, and holds a silver trident in the left hand while the other hand rests on the hip. Swamiji (probable): the long, swept-back dark hair, ornate beaded adornments and saffron-toned clothing are visible cues of the candidate, shown in a ceremonial throne setting. The throne has a zebra-print cushion and the backdrop is warmly lit in red and green.2012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20A person in a costume performance stands on a red velvet throne before a large circular golden halo-like backdrop, holding a trident in the right hand and a bare arm bent at the hip. The figure wears a leopard-print bodice, a red-orange draped skirt, layered green and dark beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, bangles and armbands, with long dark hair and green-tinted face makeup. Warm orange and yellow lighting glows behind, and garlands of red and white flowers hang on pillars at the sides.2012-09-21A standing man in a red-lit stage setting holds a long silver trident in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip, smiling broadly. He has long dark hair swept back, a red-and-orange tilak on his forehead, and wears a sleeveless dark embroidered vest over an orange-red dhoti, with layered rudraksha and beaded malas around his neck and beaded bracelets on his wrists. He stands on a dark patterned throne-like seat with a large ornate golden arch behind him, flanked by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and a warm ornate wall. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, bracelets and a saffron-red ceremonial garment with a trident fit the presentation, though the face is not used for identification.2012-09-20