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A man in a leopard-print sleeveless top with a cartridge-style belt of brass bullets and a maroon dhoti stands on a stage before a large ornate golden circular arch, backed by red and orange flame projections and smoke. He holds a tall ornamental staff topped with a trident-like finial in his right hand, a long braid of hair falls over his shoulder, and he wears bangles and a tilak on his forehead. Beside him stand a trident on a tall pole, a black peacock-feather fan, and a curved horn-like staff. a person: the long swept-back hair, ornate costume and tilak are the cues for this figure, shown in a stage performance of Kalabhairava.

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A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden ring framed by orange-red flame projections and drifting smoke. He wears a leopard-print bodice with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, bead bands across the chest, wrist bands, and maroon draped trousers, with a long braid hanging over one shoulder. He holds a tall silver trident-topped staff in one hand and a curved black blade and a feathered staff stand beside him. a person: the long braid, rudraksha-style beads and ceremonial stage presentation are visible cues, so the figure is labelled as a probable Swamiji presence. One person is visible.2017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden circular frame, with smoke and red-orange flames behind him. He wears a leopard-print garment with a belt of metal cartridge-like beads, a short rust-red dhoti, a braided rope of hair falling forward, and bangles on his wrists and upper arms; a tilak mark is on his forehead and a gold chain at his neck. He holds a long staff topped with a trident-like ornament in his right hand. In front of him stand props including a tall trident on a pole, a feathered staff and a curved horn-shaped implement. The scene is a stage performance or ceremonial display.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large golden ring decorated with carved figures, with flames and smoke behind him. He wears a leopard-print cloth over his chest, a rudraksha mala and beaded necklaces, and maroon dhoti-style drapery. He holds a staff, and a trident with a long tassel stands to his left beside a black whisk and a curved horn-like prop. a person: the figure has long dark hair and ornate chest adornments, and is presented as the central performer, though appearance alone is not conclusive.2017-12-22A man stands on a dark smoky stage in front of a large golden circular frame, with red and orange flame projections behind him. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment, a rust-red dhoti, a rudraksha-style mala with gold ornaments, and a red tilak on his forehead, while holding a silver trident on the right. Long hair is swept back. Other ceremonial props include a curved silver staff, a dark feathered fan-like object, and metal rods on the left. Stage lights glow near the base of the frame. The image is a stage performance photo.2017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden circular frame, with red flames and smoke projected behind him. He wears a leopard-print garment, a rudraksha-style beaded cord and waist belt, red dhoti-style trousers and ornate sandals, with long hair and a gold necklace. Props include a large golden trident on a stand, a dark curved blade, a black staff with a feather-like tassel, and a trident held in his right hand. This appears to be a kalabhairava-themed stage performance, with a visible deity murti absent. The image carries a and a Nithyanandapedia source credit2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A figure stands on a stage beside a large golden ring-shaped prop, surrounded by smoke and red-orange flame backdrops. He wears a leopard-print bodice with a band of gold-toned bead and tassel trim, a dark maroon dhoti, bangles, and a tilak on the forehead, and holds a silver staff with a ornamental top. Nearby stand a silver trident, a curved horn-like implement, a black feathered wand with a tassel, and a dark pillar lantern. Spotlights glow behind the smoke. The figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the role is described as a performer on stage in ceremonial attire.2017-12-22Stage photograph of a performer in an elaborate Kalabhairava-style costume against a backdrop of red and orange flame projections and stage haze. He stands before a large gilded ring, holding a tall ornate staff topped with a finial in his right hand, with a trident, a curved blade and a black feathered fan-like tool arranged on the left. He wears a leopard-print garment, a crisscross of beaded bandolier straps across his chest, a maroon dhoti, bangles, a gold necklace and a long braid, with a red tilak on his forehead. One visible person on stage.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22