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A figure in a dark, cap-like headpiece and a spotted leopard-print shawl over saffron-red garments stands on a red-carpeted stage holding a silver trishul. Behind him is a large golden-brown relief panel of a multi-armed deity murti with a crescent crown and serpent details, flanked by green-lit potted plants. Two tall golden trishul pillars frame the stage beneath a draped tent ceiling with a hanging golden floral arrangement. The scene reads as a staged opening darshan at a large program.

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A photograph of an illuminated stage set with two large golden trident (trishul) pillars flanking a central backdrop carved with a multi-armed golden deity murti seated amid reliefs of attendant figures. A figure stands centre stage with a trident staff, wearing a black hat, a gold necklace and beads, a patterned shawl over a rust-red dhoti, and bare chest with adornments; the figure may be the a person with distinctive ornate and saffron-toned clothing cues. Green-lit potted plants, golden foliage hanging overhead and red-carpeted stage complete the scene.2016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04A figure stands centrally on a raised stage inside a decorated red and gold tent, holding a silver trishul with one hand and raising the other, wearing a black cap, layered gold and beaded necklaces, a leopard-print garment over a red wrap, and bangles. Large golden trishul ornaments flank the stage, green uplighting illuminates potted plants, and a gilded floral chandelier hangs overhead. Behind the stage hangs a painted backdrop of deity murti figures. The figure is visibly portraying Shiva in a costumed performance; the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity. One physical person is present.2016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04A man stands on a red-carpeted stage in front of a large golden relief of a four-armed deity seated on a throne with a bull and lions beneath. He wears a black turban, a leopard-print shawl over a rust-red dhoti, a gold necklace with pendants, and beaded bracelets. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. Green-lit potted plants flank the stage, and a camera operator is visible in the lower left. Swamiji (probable): the figure has a turban, a leopard-print shawl, a gold ceremonial necklace and a trident, consistent with a stage presentation as a deity form.2016-05-04A photograph of a figure standing on a stage in front of a carved stone-relief backdrop of deities, lit with green uplighting and potted plants. The central figure wears a black turban, a heavy gold-and-beaded garland, a leopard-print wrap over an orange-red dhoti-style garment, and beaded bracelets. He holds a silver trishul in his right hand, one hand on his hip. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: a dark turban, ornate gold garland and leopard wrap with a trishul, shown in a stage setting consistent with a Shuddhadvaitam program.2016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04A standing figure stands on a red-carpeted stage under a tent canopy, holding a silver trishul trident upright in the right hand. He wears a dark head covering, a leopard-print wrap over rust-red and orange cloth, and layered beaded and rudraksha-style necklaces. Behind him is a large sculpted deity murti with multiple arms and a golden face, flanked by carved animal figures, and green-lit potted plants frame the stage. A golden floral chandelier hangs above. Appearance-based label: a person, a figure with a trident, rudraksha necklaces and saffron-toned clothing, shown in person on stage at the Shuddhadvaitam program.2016-05-04A standing man poses on a stage before a large sculpted relief of a multi-armed deity with a golden face and crown, flanked by carved kneeling figures. He wears a dark turban, a leopard-print shawl over a rust-red dhoti, layered beaded necklaces, a large gold pendant, bangles and earrings, and holds a silver trident in his right hand while his left hand rests on his hip. Green-lit potted plants flank the stage and a tiger-striped cloth lies beneath him.2016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04 +3 copiesA figure stands barefoot on a red-carpeted stage between green-lit potted plants, holding a tall silver trishul in the right hand and resting the left hand on the hip. He wears a black turban, a long ornate gold necklace, a rudraksha-style bead mala on each wrist, and an orange-red dhoti with a leopard-print wrap draped over the hip. Behind him is a large painted backdrop with carved deity-like figures and a golden tree motif hangs above. The figure is a single person in a staged performance setting. a person appearance cues include the ornate gold necklace, bead malas, and the red-orange ceremonial dress with trishul, presented as the central performer on stage.2016-05-04