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A figure stands in front of a large bright flame backdrop with red draped curtains behind. The person has long dark wavy hair, wears a sleeveless patterned garment with a row of bead or rudraksha-style strands across the chest and a beaded bracelet, and holds a long silver trident-like staff with a round knob. The figure is lit in warm red and orange light, and a golden ornate throne-like seat is visible behind.

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April 16 20122012-04-16A photograph of a single person standing on an ornate raised platform in a red-lit hall, beside a large blazing fire. The person has long, swept-back dark hair, wears a dark leopard-patterned garment with a band of metal bells across the chest and waist, and has dark beaded bracelets on the arm. He holds a tall silver trident-like staff with a small bell-like ornament and dangling cord, while his other hand rests on his hip. A richly carved, gold-toned seat or throne stands beside him. The fire blazes to the right and the backdrop is deep red. The person's distinctive long hair, bell-adorned dark costume and trident staff are visible cues; identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2012-04-16A photograph of a single standing figure against a dramatic red and orange backdrop, with flame-like fabric or light behind him. He has long, wavy dark hair, a sacred mark on the forehead, and wears a leopard-print garment with rows of tubular metal beads across the chest and waist, plus dark beaded bracelets. He holds a trident in his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip, seated on an ornate, gold-embroidered throne with intricate scrollwork. The lighting is intense red and yellow, giving a theatrical stage atmosphere. The appearance-based cues are long swept hair, distinctive ornate adornment and a trident-bearing pose, so this is a person candidate shown in person.2012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16A man with long dark wavy hair stands before a bright orange and red fire backdrop with red draped curtains behind him. He wears a leopard-print garment wrapped at the waist and across the chest, decorated with rows of brass bullet-shaped beads, plus a dark bead necklace with a pendant and several wrist malas. He holds a silver trident in his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip, smiling toward the camera. Decorative gold-embossed fabric or a throne-like seat is visible behind him.2012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16A performer stands on a stage before a red velvet curtain, lit by a large billowing orange-and-yellow flame behind him. He wears a dark, ornate, sequined costume with a tiered beaded collar and a metallic trident-like staff held in one hand, and a dark head covering with dark body paint or makeup on the face. His other hand is raised holding a small object. Ornate gilt decor surrounds the stage. The image is a dramatic theatrical or devotional performance scene in red and gold tones.2012-04-16A standing figure on a stage in front of a red velvet curtain and large flame-like orange and yellow fabric backdrops. The figure has long dark curly hair, wears a dark beaded sash and a patterned dark garment, and holds a trident-like staff in the left hand while the right hand rests on the hip. Behind the figure is an ornate golden throne with embossed patterns. The lighting is red and orange. No other people are visible.2012-04-16A photograph of a long-haired figure standing on a stage before a blazing orange-red fire backdrop and red velvet drapes. The figure wears a leopard-print garment with a wide belt and rows of metal bells, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and wrist malas, and holds a tall silver staff with a bell-like finial. A crown-like ornate throne-style chair is visible behind. Lit in intense red and yellow light.2012-04-16