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A standing man in a leopard-print sleeveless garment and brown dhoti stands on a stage before a large golden ring-shaped frame, with orange flames and yellow lights behind him. He holds a trident in his right hand and a staff in his left, and wears a rudraksha-style necklace and a forehead marking. Ceremonial props include a tall trident-topped staff, a curved sickle-like weapon and a broom-like implement on the left. The scene is lit with orange and yellow stage effects and smoke. Appearance-based cues (long swept-back hair, ornate dress, trident, rudraksha) are consistent with a person depiction on stage, though identity is uncertain.

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A costumed performer stands in front of a large ornate golden ring on a stage washed in orange and yellow light with flames projected behind. He wears a leopard-print bodice with a bandolier of cartridge-like straps, brown dhoti-style trousers, armbands and a necklace, and holds a trident. Beside him stand a trident, a curved sickle-like blade, a tall staff and a feathered wand. Smoke fills the stage and the scene looks like a theatrical Kalabhairava-themed tableau.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 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.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A 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.2017-12-22A 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 20172017-12-22A stage performance against a backdrop of orange and red flames and heavy smoke. A single man stands centrally within a large ornate golden ring, wearing a leopard-print bodice and maroon dhoti-style lower garment, a beaded sash across his chest and a dark mala-style necklace. He holds a trident-topped staff, and beside him stand a trident, a curved blade, a wooden staff and a broom-like implement on the stage. The scene is lit warmly with yellow and orange spotlights.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22