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A photograph of a man standing on a stage in front of a large ornate golden circular frame, with a trident raised in his right hand and a tall staff or trident-topped rod at his left. He is shirtless with a leopard-print wrap around his chest, a rudraksha-style necklace, bead strands at his wrists, a maroon dhoti, and a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him are pink and blue flame-like stage lighting and smoke effects. Props on the left include a curved black horn-like object and a black feathered whisk. Only one person is physically present.

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December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden ring, holding a long silver trident and wearing a bare-chested costume of leopard-patterned fabric, rudraksha-style beaded strands, a rust-red dhoti and a red-and-gold armband. A leopard-print shawl hangs from the ring and a crescent-shaped blade and peacock-feather staff lie at left. Vivid red and orange flame projections and blue smoke fill the backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is shown with long swept-back hair, ornate gold chain and rudraksha necklaces.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A stage photograph of a figure in a Kalabhairava-style costume standing beside a large ornate golden circular frame. The figure wears a leopard-print bodice with a bandolier of brass or gold beads, dark maroon dhoti-style trousers, arm bands, and a rudraksha-like necklace, with a trident held upright in the right hand and a long staff in the left. Behind him, red and orange flame graphics fill a blue-purple backdrop lit by stage spotlights. Props in the foreground include a silver trident, a curved horn-like object and a tall pillar stand. The page indicates a person attended this event, but the figure's appearance is not confidently distinguishable, so the identity is uncertain.2017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large silver ring-shaped prop, lit by blue and magenta light with flame-like projections behind him. He wears a dark patterned bodice with a dark red dhoti-style lower garment and has a tilak on his forehead; he holds a silver trident. Beside him stand a silver trident-topped staff, a dark ceremonial staff with a curved top, and a tall ornate pole, with haze in the air. A logo appears at top left. Swamiji (probable) is a candidate here based on the swept-back hair, ceremonial dress, and stage trident props, though appearance alone is uncertain.2017-12-22A photograph of a stage performance against a backdrop of bright red and orange flames and blue haze. A man stands within a large ornate silver circular frame, smiling, with a trident-topped staff, a dark feathered staff, and a curved ceremonial blade set in front of him. He wears a leopard-print cloth wrap over one shoulder, a dark red-brown dhoti, bangles, beaded necklaces, and a forehead marking, with a bare upper chest and adornments. Stage lights glow blue and amber at the base.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A performer on a stage stands before a large ornate golden circular frame, decorated with carved relief, while holding a trident-tipped staff in his right hand. He wears a leopard-print garment with brown drapery, metal-studded belt, layered beaded necklaces, and armbands, with a tilak on his forehead and long dark hair. Behind him, red and orange flame projections and blue lights fill the backdrop. Additional props on the left include a curved sickle-like weapon, a tall staff, and a feathered staff. The scene appears to be a dramatic theatrical or ritual presentation, with the performer.2017-12-22A figure stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden ring framed by pink and magenta flames and blue haze. He holds a trident-topped staff in his right hand and wears a dark bare-chested costume with a leopard-patterned wrap, a maroon dhoti, a long braid over one shoulder, a gold necklace, bangles and a forehead mark. Beside him stand additional ceremonial props: a large trident, a curved sickle-like blade, a spiked staff and a broom-like implement with dark tassels. Blue stage lights glow at the base. The setting suggests a theatrical dramatic performance rather than a worship service.2017-12-22