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A seated man in meditation pose on a red-cushioned throne centre stage, bare-chested with a leopard-print shoulder wrap over one shoulder, rust-red dhoti-style cloth on his lap, a rudraksha-style necklace, and a vertical red mark with a dot on his forehead. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders. Behind him stands a large ornate golden circular arch, flanked by silver trident staffs, a silver axe-like weapon and a peacock-feather tipped staff. The backdrop shows bright orange flames on a dark screen, and stage lights glow at the base.

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December 22 20172017-12-22A photograph of a stage set for a Kalabhairava darshan or yoga session. A man with shoulder-length hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on a red cushioned seat, wearing a leopard-print sleeveless top and a maroon cloth wrapped around his waist, with a beaded necklace. Behind him stands a large ornate golden circular frame, and on either side are silver trishula staffs, a silver mace-like ritual weapon, a peacock feather fan and a curved silver blade. The backdrop is a large screen showing animated orange and red flames against black.2017-12-22A seated man sits cross-legged on a red cushioned throne inside a large ornate silver-gold circular frame. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, maroon dhoti-style cloth, a rudraksha-style necklace and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead; his long hair is swept back. Silver trishula tridents stand on either side, with a damaru drum hanging from one trident and a curved blade and peacock-feather fan at left. Behind is a dark backdrop with large red and orange flame graphics. One person is visible. The setting resembles a stage staging for a Kalabhairava darshan. Appearance-based label: a person, seated at centre on the throne with his trident and leopard-print attire.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A photograph of a seated man in a leopard-print sleeveless top and dark red wrap, sitting on a red and silver cushioned throne in front of a large ornate gold circular frame. Silver tridents and a silver staff with peacock feathers and leopard fur stand around the stage. A fiery red and orange backdrop fills the background. The man has a vertical white and red forehead mark, a beaded necklace and long hair.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A figure stands on a dark stage before a large golden ring-shaped frame and a backdrop of red and orange flames with smoke. He wears a leopard-print garment, a leopard-print wrap, a dark red dhoti and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, with a red bindi and long hair. He holds a golden staff with a finial, and nearby stand a trident on a pole, a curved sickle-like weapon, a ceremonial fly-whisk-like implement and a metal staff. Small lamps or offerings sit at his feet. The scene suggests a staged Kalabhairava-themed darshan performance.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage beside a large ornate golden circular frame, smiling, with a trident held in his right hand and a tall trident-topped staff with a black ceremonial whisk and a curved horn-like implement at left. He wears a leopard-print garment draped over his torso, a rudraksha-style bead belt, a gold chain necklace, red-brown dhoti-like trousers and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair swept back. Behind him, billowing smoke and red and orange flame-like projections fill the backdrop, with stage lights glowing at the base.2017-12-22A man in a leopard-print bodice with rudraksha-style beads and a dark red dhoti stands on a stage beside a large ornate golden circular frame. He holds a silver trident staff and smiles, with a red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair. Behind him, red and orange flame projections and haze fill the stage, and props including a black feathered staff, a curved horn-like object and a trident-topped rod stand nearby. Dimensions match a stage performance.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22