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Photograph of a man standing on an illuminated stage in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a gold rudraksha-style pendant and multiple beaded malas around his neck, gold armbands, and a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a long ornate ceremonial staff topped with a trident-like finial in his raised right hand while his left hand rests on his hip. Behind him stands a gilded arched throne canopy with a richly decorated deity murti adorned with jewels and a golden crown. Hanging bells and a tiger-striped cloth are visible, and a gold cow figure with a decorated saddle sits at the lower right. Atmospheric haze fills the stage light.

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A photograph of a man standing on a stage in an ornate golden setting, holding a long twisted trident-like staff in his right hand and resting his left hand on his hip. He wears a saffron-orange draped cloth over his shoulder and body, layered gold necklaces with a large pendant, a gold waist belt, and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him is a golden arched frame with an elaborate deity murti or image adorned with jewelled necklaces, and a golden kalasha-style vessel sits at the lower right. Warm red and pink stage lighting and haze surround the scene, with a tiger-skin draped seat visible beside the figure.2017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30A bearded man in saffron-orange robes stands on a stage holding a tall trident-topped staff in his right hand, eyes closed, left hand on his hip. He wears a long rudraksha-style mala, layered gold necklaces, a gold waist belt, bangles and a crown-like headpiece with a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Behind him is an ornate golden arch and a throne draped in gold cloth, with a large deity murti and seated figures flanked by golden decorations. A red-gold bull or nandi figure sits at the lower right, with a warm red glow over the scene. a person: the saffron robes, crown, layered malas and gold ornaments on a stage before a throne suggest the central figure, though the appearance is only a candidate.2017-04-30A standing man on a raised stage in a dim, smoky ceremonial setting holds a silver trident aloft in his right hand while resting his left hand on his hip. He wears a rust-red and orange dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a thick gold necklace with rudraksha-style beads, a gold waist belt, bangles and a vertical tilak with a small horned crown on his head. Behind him stands an ornate golden arch studded with decorative panels and a silver-framed seat, with hanging bells above. To the right lies a red bull (Nandi) figure with a gilded saddle. Smoke drifts through the warm, pink-tinged light. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial gold necklaces, presented as a figure on stage.2017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30A photograph of a man standing on a stage in front of a gold-framed ornate arch and a golden throne-like seat. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold border, multiple gold and bead necklaces, bangles and armlets, and a tilak on his forehead. He holds a long striped staff topped with a trident, and his eyes are closed. A gold and red figure of a seated animal sits at the front, and brass lamps stand on either side. Warm reddish stage lighting fills the room. Behind him are gilded deity murtis and a painted backdrop.2017-04-30