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March 05 20192019-03-05A cropped photograph of a standing figure shown from the chest down against a black background, with a reflection beneath on a white surface. The figure wears a rust-brown draped garment layered with a leopard-print cloth wrapped at the hips, a wide belt with an ornate gold clasp, a gold bracelet on the raised right wrist, and multiple rudraksha mala strands around the waist. A gold necklace with ceremonial pendants hangs from the chest. A twisted silver pole or staff stands at the left edge. The face and upper torso are not visible, so no identity cues are present.2019-03-04 +1 copiesClose side view of a bare-backed figure against a black background, cropped at the shoulders and upper thigh. The figure wears gold armlets and a gold waist belt, a rust-red sash draped over the shoulder, and a leopard-print cloth wrapped at the hips with a brown rudraksha mala hanging from the waist. One hand rests on the hip. Only part of the body is visible, so the face and head are not shown. A small copyright notice is printed in the lower left corner.2019-03-04 +1 copiesApril 28 20202020-04-28 +1 copiesA standing figure on a red stage holds a silver trishul staff with twisted decorative shaft. He wears a dark turban with a small ornament, white forehead markings, gold ornate necklaces, red rudraksha bracelets and armband beads, and a rust-red draped garment with a leopard-print wrap around the waist and gold-bordered dhoti. Behind him is a carved stone deity relief with a raised hand and a tiger-striped cloth on the floor, and green-lit potted plants fill the background. A probable Swamiji is shown in a ceremonial stage pose with the trishul, given the visible turban, saffron-toned clothing, gold necklaces and rudraksha adornments.2016-05-04 +1 copiesDecember 22 20172017-12-22July 25 20172017-07-25A man stands on a stage holding a tall silver ribbed staff in his right hand. He wears a red turban with gold detailing, a red sleeveless upper garment, a leopard-print lower wrap, heavy gold temple-style necklaces with a large pendant, and red beaded bracelets and armlets. A red velvet curtain hangs at left and a painted deity backdrop appears at right. The appearance suggests a person in a ceremonial stage role, with saffron/red attire, ornate gold necklaces and a long hair and ornament cue visible in the turban area.2017-06-27A composite photograph of a person posed in a costume of rudraksha beads and tiger-stripe fabric, shown from the waist down and bare-chested at the top edge. The figure wears a maroon dhoti-style garment, tiger-print sash and armbands, rudraksha bead belts, and rudraksha anklets, with a large silver pendant on a cord. One foot stands on a white stone pedestal with carved detail, and the other leg is raised. A silver twisted staff stands at left, and a large moon glows against a purple cosmic backdrop. The figure's face is not shown. Copyright text overlays the lower right.2020-04-09 +1 copiesJuly 25 20172017-07-25A man seated cross-legged on a leopard-print cushioned platform before a large painted backdrop of a seated deity murti with many arms and a book. He wears a rust-red turban with a crescent ornament, a red-brown sleeveless garment over a leopard-print wrap, layered rudraksha malas and a gold chain, and rust-red dhoti trousers with gold border. He holds a tall silver staff with hanging bells in his right hand and rests his left hand on his knee, with a tiger-striped cushion behind him and a striped woven mat below.2017-07-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a single performer standing barefoot on a red stage in front of a large ornate golden Shiva-themed relief backdrop. The figure wears a black turban with a small crescent-like ornament, a rust-red draped top, a leopard-print cloth wrapped at the hip over rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti-style drapery, and multiple gold necklaces and a large gold pendant. Wooden rudraksha-style bead bracelets are on the arms, and the figure holds a polished silver trident in the left hand. White and vertical ash-style markings are on the forehead. The setting suggests a ceremonial stage presentation with warm golden lighting and greenery at the edge. Appearance cues are consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) figure: turban, rudraksha beads, ornate gold necklaces and a trident, presented as a performer on stage.2016-05-04 +1 copies