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A photograph of a stage performance against a backdrop of red and orange flames. A man in a leopard-print garment with a dark brown dhoti stands at centre holding a tall trident, with a bandolier of beads across his bare torso and a rudraksha-style mala around his neck. Behind him stands a large ornate silver circular frame, and a second trident and a curved staff stand to the left, with purple stage lighting. The figure's appearance is consistent with a costumed performer and the scene reads as a theatrical presentation rather than a clearly identifiable ceremonial setting; the identity of the man is not established from appearance.

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December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden ring-shaped prop, dressed in a leopard-print top with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a dark maroon-brown dhoti, with a long braid hanging over his shoulder. He holds a trident-topped staff in his right hand and stands beside a tall trident, a curved blade, and a feathered staff. Behind him, a backdrop of orange and red flames fills the blue-lit stage. A tilak marks his forehead. A kalabhairava-style costume and stage set suggest a dramatic performance rather than a seated darshan.2017-12-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20172017-12-22A photograph of a single man standing on a stage lit with blue and purple light and orange flame-like backdrop projections. He wears a leopard-print bodice with fringed and beaded trim, maroon dhoti-style drapery, a red tilak on his forehead, a beaded necklace and bangles, and holds a silver trident. Behind him a large ornate gold-toned circular frame stands beside silver ceremonial staffs and a ritual weapon display. The scene resembles a theatrical kalabhairava-themed darshan presentation. a person cues: long swept-back hair, ornate costume jewelry, and leopard-print ceremonial attire worn by a central figure with a trident.2017-12-22 +1 copiesA single performer stands on a blue-lit stage before a backdrop of stylised orange and red flames, in a dramatic Kalabhairava-style presentation. He wears a leopard-print garment across the chest, a belt of bells, a brown dhoti, a gold necklace and sandals, with a red tilak on his forehead and a trident held in one hand. Beside him stands a large golden ornate arch or halo, and a row of ceremonial staffs and weapons, including a trident, a mace and a curved staff, rests on pedestals.2017-12-22A man stands on a lit stage in front of a large ornate golden arch, with stylised orange and magenta flames behind him and blue haze filling the air. He wears a leopard-print bodice with rudraksha beads and a belt of metal ornaments, rust-brown dhoti-style trousers, and a crown of long hair. He holds a silver trident in his right hand. A tall purple trident and a large decorative trident stand to the left, with a leopard-print cloth hanging from one.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a blue-lit stage in front of a large gold ornamental ring and a backdrop of pink and orange flame-like projections. He has his hands on his hips, wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a leopard-print waist sash, and maroon dhoti-style trousers, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bangles. A tall golden trident stands to the left, beside a dark ceremonial staff and a curved sword-like blade, all props. Stage lights are visible overhead.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22