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A man stands on a stage in front of a large silver circular frame ringed with ornate engraved patterns, with a trident and a curved ceremonial staff set beside him. He wears a leopard-print garment with a belt, bangles on his upper arm and wrist, and a gold chain at his neck, and he has dark shoulder-length hair and a forehead mark. Behind him, pink and orange flame graphics blaze against deep blue lighting and haze. A bold staff and a broom-like ceremonial implement stand at the left. The scene resembles a theatrical dramatic performance rather than a seated yoga session or a darshan.

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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 circular frame, with blue and magenta flame-like projections behind him. He wears a leopard-print garment with a dark maroon dhoti, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bead armbands, with a bindi on his forehead. He holds a trident in one hand and rests his other hand at his hip. Beside him stand a trident, a curved blade, a dark whisk-like staff and a tall ceremonial post with a small finial. Stage lights glow at the base. Printed on the image are the archive copyright notice and source credit.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 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 framed by red and orange flame projections. He wears a leopard-print bodice with rows of metal beads, a leopard-print sash over one shoulder, rust-brown draped trousers, and a rudraksha mala-style strand with a tassel. He holds a trident in his right hand, and a trident and a curved staff with a dark tassel stand beside him. Blue stage lights glow at the base.2017-12-22A man stands on a stage against a backdrop of bright orange and red flames under blue and purple lighting. He leans beside a large ornate golden circular ring with carved detailing. Beside him stand a silver trident, a curved ceremonial blade, a dark staff and a dark fan-like chamara. He wears a leopard-print patterned wrap, a maroon dhoti, beaded necklaces and armbands, and a rudraksha-style bead mala across his chest. Smoke drifts through the stage lighting. Visible performance-style staging suggests a theatrical ritual presentation rather than a seated darshan.2017-12-22