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A cropped photograph of a standing figure in a dramatic stage costume against an orange and gold fiery backdrop. The figure wears a leopard-print bodice and waist wrap strung with rows of brass bells, an orange-red dhoti, and a sheer golden shawl draped over one shoulder. The figure holds a tall metal staff with a silver finial in one hand and a rope in the other, with a beaded rudraksha-style bracelet on the wrist. Only the torso, hands and legs are visible, with the face cropped out. The costume evokes a Kalabhairava-style form, indicated by the staff, bells and fire backdrop.

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December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A performer in a leopard-print sleeveless top and rust-orange skirt stands with one hand on hip, long dark dreadlocked hair falling down the back, and rudraksha-style beaded bands and gold-toned cylindrical bead ornaments across the chest, shoulder and waist. Bright orange and yellow flames blaze behind the figure. Only the back and torso are visible; the face is not shown.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22September 22 20122012-09-22December 22 20172017-12-22A performer stands in a ceremonial tableau under an ornate golden arch, posed beside a tall silver trident. He wears long curly dark hair, a red bindi and white markings on his face, a leopard-print sleeveless top layered with many beaded rudraksha-style malas and small metal bells, a wide belt of bells, and red draped trousers. Chains and beaded bracelets hang from his arms, and one hand rests on his hip while the other grips the trident. Warm red and yellow lighting and a stone-carved backdrop surround him. Identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so this is a costumed person rather than a confirmed candidate.2012-09-22A performer stands on a red-draped stage in front of an ornate metallic arched backdrop with a warm orange glow behind him. He wears a leopard-print bodice layered with dangling metal bells and chains, a red dhoti-style lower garment, rudraksha bracelets and a rudraksha mala with bells. He grips a silver trident with one hand and rests the other on his hip, with a red bindi on his forehead and an expression of a smile. The costume and trident suggest a Shiva-style role in a staged performance.2012-09-22