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A man stands on a stage before a golden circular frame and orange flames, wearing a leopard-print bodice with a bandolier of brass bullet-shaped beads, rust-red dhoti-style drapes, beaded red wrist bands and a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a silver trident-tipped staff and a rudraksha-like wrist ornament. Behind him, ceremonial weapons stand on silver bases: a curved silver blade, a finial staff, a peacock-feather fan, and a tall trident with a hanging damaru drum and leopard-skin cloth. Smoke drifts across the dark stage. Two small objects rest on the floor near his feet.

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December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large golden circular frame, with flame-like red and orange projections and smoke behind him. He wears a leopard-print cloth wrap over his chest, a dark red dhoti, a rudraksha-style bead belt with gold details, bangles and anklets, and has a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a long silver trident-tipped staff in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. Beside him stand silver ceremonial weapons on stands: a trident, a drum-shaped staff with a tassel, a peacock-feather fan, and a short curved blade. A small patterned mat lies at his feet.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage beside a large ornate golden ring framed by orange flames and drifting smoke. He wears a leopard-print garment with brown and red dhoti-style drapery, rudraksha-style bead bracelets, a necklace, and a tilak on his forehead. He holds a silver trident-tipped staff, and several ceremonial weapons and implements stand on pedestals to his left, including a trident, a drum on a pole, a peacock-feather fan, a mace-like staff and a curved blade. Warm lights and a dark backdrop complete the scene.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage before a backdrop of stylised orange flames, holding a long trident-like staff in one hand and resting his other hand on a large ornate golden circular arch. He wears a leopard-print bare-chested garment with a leopard-print wrap, rust-brown dhoti-style trousers, dark sandals, a gold necklace, arm bands and a rudraksha-style neck mala, with long dark hair. Beside him stand several ceremonial weapons on tall poles: a trident, a large drum-headed staff, a club with a feathered top, and a curved blade. This is a staged dramatic theatrical presentation of a fierce deity figure, with no clear visible identity cue beyond attire.2017-12-22A man stands on a stage before a large golden ring frame and a backdrop of orange fire and smoke. He wears a leopard-print shawl over the chest, a leopard-print wrap, rudraksha-style necklaces, a sindoor-style bindi on his forehead, and a rust-red dhoti. He holds a silver trident and stands beside a row of ceremonial implements, including a silver staff, a peacock-feather fan on a stand, a silver mace-like rod, and a curved silver horn. Brass offerings sit on a small mat at his feet. The scene is a staged, theatrical ritual setting.2017-12-22