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A man stands on a stage before a large golden ring-shaped prop, flanked by fiery orange flames projected on a backdrop. He wears a leopard-print shawl over a bare chest, a leopard-patterned wrap and dark red dhoti, bead bands on his arms and wrists, and a bead belt; a tall trident is held in his right hand and a rope-like cord in his left. Ritual props stand nearby, including a trident-topped staff, a curved staff and a tall feathered object. The man has long swept-back hair and a smiling expression, with distinctive ceremonial adornment. Smoke and yellow stage lights add to the dramatic setting.

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A man stands on a stage in front of a large gilded circular frame wrapped in flames, with orange and yellow fire backdrops. He wears a leopard-print bodice with a bandolier of beads and a rust-brown dhoti, a rudraksha-style necklace, arm bands and anklets, and holds a trident-like staff in his right hand. Beside him stand a trident on a pole, a curved scythe-like blade, a ceremonial staff and a feathered ritual implement. Stage lights glow in the background. a person in the role of a performer presenting a Kalabhairava-themed stage display, with his tilak, long hair and ornate ceremonial clothing visible.2017-12-22A figure stands on a stage before a large ornate golden ring framed by orange and red flame projections and green stage lights. He wears a leopard-print bodice with a rudraksha-style necklace, a rust-red dhoti, and a red tilak on his forehead, holding a trident in one hand. Beside him stand a tall trident on a staff, a curved horn-like staff, and a feathered fan-like object. The theatrical setting suggests a staged Shiva-themed performance rather than a seated ritual.2017-12-22A staged theatrical scene of a man in a leopard-print sleeveless top with a wrapped sash and rudraksha-style beads, standing barefoot in dark dhoti-style trousers in front of a large ornate golden ring. He holds a small trident and stands among props including a tall trident-topped staff, a curved sickle-like blade, a whisk-like broom and a pillar, with orange and yellow flames and haze behind him under warm stage lighting. The scene appears to be a performance rather than a ritual.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands centre stage before a large ornate golden ring, framed by orange and yellow flames and haze. He wears a leopard-print bodice with a strap of beaded ornaments, red-brown dhoti-style cloth, armbands and a sacred ash mark on his forehead, holding a trident. Beside him stand a tall trident, a ceremonial staff with a curved top, a broom-like whisk and a sword-like implement. The palette is dominated by fiery orange and gold tones.2017-12-22Staged photograph of a single performer standing before a large ornate golden circular halo or ring framed by bright orange and yellow flames and smoke. He is bare-chested with a patterned leopard-print wrap, a belt of beaded and metal pieces across the torso, dark dhoti-style trousers, a metal bangle on the upper arm and a necklace; he has long dark hair and a forehead tilak. He holds a trident-tipped staff in one hand, and beside him stand a trident, a curved sickle-like blade, a tall brass-capped staff and a feathered whisk-like implement. Warm stage lighting and fire effects dominate the scene. Overlay text reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and2017-12-22A staged performance on a fiery stage. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a forehead mark stands before a large ornate golden ring, holding a silver trident in his right hand. He wears a leopard-print wrap, a beaded necklace, bangles and rust-brown dhoti-style trousers. Around him are a trident, a curved sickle-like blade, a tall staff with a tuft and a brass staff, all set against orange and yellow flame projections and haze. Gold and white stage lights glow at the base.2017-12-22A performer dressed as the fierce deity Kalabhairava stands on a stage before a large ornate golden circular frame, with fiery orange flames and smoke behind him. He wears a leopard-patterned wrap and bandolier of beads over dhoti-style dark trousers, has a bare upper body with bangles and a necklace, and holds a trident-like staff in his right hand and a long chain in his left. Ceremonial props stand beside him, including a golden trident, a curved sword-like blade, a broom-like staff and a tall ornamental pillar. Warm yellow stage lights glow across the scene. The visible scene shows one physical person; the figure's clothing and props match the costume of a Kalabhairava stage presentation.2017-12-22A man stands on a stage before a large golden ring-shaped prop, holding a silver trident and wearing a leopard-print tunic with a bead necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, bangles and rust-coloured dhoti. Behind him, orange and yellow flame projections and haze fill the backdrop. Beside him stand a silver trident, a ceremonial staff with a tassel and a curved blade, and a decorative spear. Lights glow at the base of the stage. The figure has a sweeping gesture and smiling expression.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden ring-shaped frame, surrounded by orange and yellow flames and haze. He wears a leopard-print cloth wrap over the shoulder and chest, a leopard-patterned waist garment, dark dhoti-style trousers, a necklace, and wrist bands, with a forehead marking. He holds a trident in one hand. Nearby props include a large trident, a curved sickle-like staff, a tall broom-like staff, and a ceremonial rod. The setting is a dramatic theatrical stage performance with warm lighting. The man's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the identification is uncertain.2017-12-22A figure stands on a stage before a large ornate golden circular frame, with flames rising on the backdrop behind. He wears a leopard-print wrap over the chest, a deep red-brown dhoti, and armbands, and holds a trident-topped staff. Props include a trident, a ceremonial staff with a curved top, and a feathered fan. Warm orange lighting and stage smoke surround the scene. a person figure is shown with long dark hair and a tilak on the forehead, smiling.2017-12-22