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A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden circular frame, surrounded by orange and yellow flames and smoke. He wears a leopard-print bodice with a bandolier of beads, a loincloth, bangles and a necklace, with a tilak on his forehead. Beside him stand a trident on a pole, a broom-like staff, a curved blade and a tall rod, evoking a Kalabhairava darshan setting. Stage lights glow at the base.

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A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden ring-shaped frame, surrounded by orange and yellow flames and haze. He wears a leopard-print cloth wrap over the shoulder and chest, a leopard-patterned waist garment, dark dhoti-style trousers, a necklace, and wrist bands, with a forehead marking. He holds a trident in one hand. Nearby props include a large trident, a curved sickle-like staff, a tall broom-like staff, and a ceremonial rod. The setting is a dramatic theatrical stage performance with warm lighting. The man's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the identification is uncertain.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A photograph of a stage performance set against flaming orange and yellow backdrops. A man stands centrally inside a large ornate golden ring, holding a trident in his right hand and wearing a leopard-print wrap over bare shoulders with a dark dhoti and rudraksha-style beaded adornments. Behind him are ritual props: a tall trident-topped staff, a curved sickle-like blade, a tall ornamental pole and a feathered staff. Smoke and warm stage lights fill the scene. a person presence is uncertain from appearance alone, so the performer is described by role and clothing only.2017-12-22A figure stands on a stage before a large ornate golden ring framed by orange flames and smoke. He wears a leopard-print cloth draped over one shoulder, a leopard-patterned waist sash with rows of small bells, bracelets, and dark rust-red dhoti-style trousers. He holds a tall trident with a decorative silver tip, and a trident-topped staff stands to the left beside a curved wooden staff and a tall tufted ceremonial implement. The stage is lit in warm amber and yellow tones. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central figure, identified by long hair, a shoulder wrap, adornments and a trident staff; the description does not rely on the face.2017-12-22A staged stage performance in front of a large golden circular frame decorated with carved motifs and flames. A single man stands centrally wearing a leopard-print bodice with a sash of metal beads, a loincloth-style dhoti in dark reddish-brown, a rudraksha-style necklace, armbands, and a bindi, while holding a trident-like staff in his right hand. Around him are ceremonial props: a large trident, a mace-like staff, a curved blade and a broom-like feathered implement, set against orange and red flame backdrops and warm stage lighting. a person is the central figure, presented in a ceremonial stage role.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A figure stands centrally on a stage in front of a large ornate golden circular frame, surrounded by orange and red fire-like backdrop lighting. He wears a leopard-print cloth wrap across the chest with a bandolier of brass bells, a rudraksha-style necklace, bangles, and rust-brown dhoti-style lower garments, with bare arms and chest. A tall trident with a red-brown shaft stands at left, alongside a staff, a feathered rod and a curved horn-shaped object. The figure holds a trident in one hand near the frame. Smoke and golden light fill the background. Ornate stage props and a dramatic fire theme dominate the scene.2017-12-22A photograph of a stage performance set against orange and yellow flames and haze. A man stands centre-stage inside a large gilded circular ring, bare-shouldered, wearing a leopard-print wrap with a bandolier of cartridge-like beads, a dark red-brown dhoti, a red tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha-style necklace, holding a trident. Ceremonial weapons and staffs stand to his left, including a large trident, a club-like staff and a curved blade. The sitter's long hair and ornaments fit the page's a person reference, but appearance alone is not conclusive, so identity is marked as uncertain.2017-12-22A performer dressed as a fierce Shiva-like figure stands before a large ornate golden circular frame on a stage lit with orange and yellow flames. He wears a leopard-print wrap and sash, a rudraksha-style necklace, bangles, and dark dhoti-style trousers, holding a trident in one hand. Ceremonial props stand nearby: a tall trident, a ceremonial staff with a flame-like top, a curved blade and a broom-like whisk. The stage backdrop is hazy with smoke and firelight. The figure is a costumed performer, and the appearance cues are not sufficient to identify him.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22