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A man stands on a dark stage in front of a large golden ring frame, holding a trident-topped staff in one hand. He has bare shoulders, a dark leopard-patterned wrap, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a red tilak, and wears dhoti-style dark red-brown trousers. Behind him, red and orange flames and green smoke fill the backdrop, and ritual staffs and a serpent-headed rod stand in the foreground. a person cues: the figure is central and presented as the performer. Scene appears to be a stage performance with dramatic lighting.

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December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A photograph of a stage performance with a single figure standing before a large ornate golden-green circular prop. The figure has long dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, and wears a leopard-print garment with bead and bell ornaments across the torso, a brown dhoti and beaded armbands, and holds a trident-topped staff. Beside him stand a trident, a green serpent-shaped staff and a dark feathered staff. Behind is a backdrop of red and orange flames on a teal-green smoky background, lit by stage spotlights. The figure's appearance is consistent with a person, posed as a costumed stage figure.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A figure stands before a large golden circular frame against a backdrop of red and orange flames and green smoke. He wears a leopard-patterned bodice, a maroon dhoti, bracelets and a rudraksha-style necklace, holding a golden trident in one hand. Beside him stand a golden staff with a finial, a tall ceremonial whisk-like object and a curved golden implement. Stage lights glow at the base. The figure appears to be a stage portrayal or statue, not a live audience scene; he is a depiction of Shiva-like form.2017-12-22Stage photograph of a man standing inside a large ornate golden circular frame, holding a small trident in his right hand. He has long dark hair in a braid over his shoulder, a red forehead mark, a beaded necklace and a leopard-print sleeveless top with a sash and bead-and-tassel adornments, with dark dhoti-style trousers. A tall ceremonial trident stands in front, with a green-lit smoky backdrop and orange flame-like projections behind him. Props include a green curved hook-like staff, a green umbrella-like standard and a green hand drum. Stage lights glow at the bottom. a person: long swept hair, distinctive leopard-print adornment and ceremonial props; a performer in a Kalabhairava-style presentation.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A figure stands on a dark stage before a large ornate golden ring-shaped prop, holding a trident and wearing a leopard-print bodice with a rudraksha mala and bare arms. Behind them, orange and yellow fire-like projections and green haze light the stage. Beside the ring stands a tall trident on a pole, along with a curved sword-like blade, a ceremonial staff and a broom-like whisk on the left. The setting suggests a stage performance or ceremonial display rather than a seated session. The figure's appearance is consistent with a person candidate by distinctive dress and adornments, though identity remains uncertain.2017-12-22