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A photograph of a stage set with a large ornate golden arch-shaped frame. A standing figure with long dark hair, a red-and-gold tiger-striped garment, a red-and-gold beaded necklace and multiple beaded bracelets stands on a red-and-gold cushioned platform, holding a trident-like staff. Behind them a carved wooden door and a colourful painted deity murti with a crown and red-orange body stands at left. a person is visible in the centre, qualified by the long hair, ornate beaded adornments and rudraksha-style malas.

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A photograph of a performer standing on a draped stage platform inside an ornate golden arch frame decorated with carved gold panels. The figure has long dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, multiple rudraksha-style white bead malas, bangles on both wrists, and wears a tiger-striped saffron garment with an orange-red cloth. He holds a long silver trident-like staff with one hand and grips a tiger-striped rope or cloth in the other, posing with a playful smile. Beside him on the left stands a large red-and-green painted deity figure with raised hands. A green and red painted backdrop frames the scene, and a carved wooden door is visible behind the golden arch. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, saffron-toned ornate clothing, rudraksha malas and bangles.2013-05-13A figure with long dark hair and rudraksha malas wrapped around the neck and arms stands on an ornate golden stage before a large gilded arch. The figure wears a tiger-striped garment and a maroon cloth, holds a trident-like staff, and smiles. To the left stands a painted deity murti with a crown and four arms, holding a lamp and a drum-like object, its skin red-orange. Behind them are a carved wooden door and colourful temple-style painted pillars and motifs in green, red and yellow.2013-05-13A performer stands on a stage inside a large ornate gold arch, dressed as Shiva with long dark hair, a tiger-striped yellow and black garment, a rust-orange lower cloth, and multiple rudraksha beads on the neck, arms and waist. He holds a silver trident aloft in his right hand, with a tiger-print cloth draped over the stage platform below and small fruits or offerings at its base. Behind him, a teal backdrop shows a painted deity figure with raised arms. A tilak marks his forehead. Appearance-based label: a person, shown in costume as a deity character.2013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13A figure with long dark hair and a broad smile stands on a decorated platform holding a silver trident upright in his right hand. He wears a tiger-striped saffron and black shawl over red-orange garments, with a beaded rudraksha-style necklace. Behind him a large copper-coloured arch frames an ornate golden backdrop with floral and circular motifs. To the left, a painted deity statue with a tall crown and jewelled arm ornaments stands beside a silver staff. The blue-walled hall has carved pillars and a painted cornice.2013-11-18A long-haired figure stands on an ornate stage beside a large gilded arch, smiling and holding a silver trident upright with one hand. The figure wears a tiger-striped garment, rudraksha beads across the chest and arms, a rust-orange lower cloth, and a red bindi with a white tilak. Silver ceremonial staffs with bells lean against the arch, fruit sits on a low stand at the base, and a painted deity figure with raised arms is visible behind. A carpet with red and cream patterns covers the platform. Swamiji (probable) appears in this performance-style stage setting, identified by long hair, rudraksha malas and distinctive costume cues.2013-05-13March 26 20132013-03-26A blurred photograph of a smiling person with long dark hair and a white-and-red forehead mark, wearing a tiger-striped gold-and-orange garment, red beaded necklaces and bracelets, and a red-and-gold ornate costume. The figure holds a silver staff or trident-like ceremonial object aloft beside a large gilded arch with ornate golden relief. Behind, a painted teal backdrop shows a multi-armed deity figure holding a lotus.2013-05-13A figure with long dark swept-back hair, white sacred ash lines and a red bindi stands on a golden ornate throne-like structure within a large gilded arch, smiling. He wears a tiger-striped cloth over orange-red garments, layered rudraksha malas across the chest, beaded bracelets, and holds a silver trident. Behind him are painted green and pink temple panels and a multi-armed deity murti. A tiger-patterned cloth covers the platform below.2013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13A performer in a Shiva-style costume stands before an ornate gold arch decorated with marigold garlands in yellow, green and red. He has long dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, and a green-painted body with a tiger-stripe patterned sash and red-orange cloth. Beaded and bead-strung necklaces, bangles and armbands adorn him. He smiles broadly while holding a silver trident in his raised right hand. Gold embossed panels frame the figure behind him, with more garlanded decor and a painted backdrop in the background.2013-07-08