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A photograph of a staged performance against a backdrop of bright red and blue flames. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead stands beside a large ornate golden circular frame, holding a trident-topped staff. He wears a leopard-print wrap, a beaded and bell-adorned chest piece, a rust-red dhoti and anklets. Props include a curved sickle-like staff, a dark umbrella and ornamental poles on the stage floor. Stage lights glow at the base of the scene.

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December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A performer stands on a stage in a dramatic Kalabhairava-style costume beside a large ornate silver ring and stylised trident. He wears a leopard-print wrap over bare shoulders, rudraksha-style beads, a choker necklace and a red-brown dhoti, and holds a trident in his right hand. Stage props include a curved dark blade, a dark ceremonial staff with a feathered end and a dark pillar. Bright pink and orange flame projections and blue stage lights fill the background.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden ring framed by red and orange flame projections. He wears a leopard-print bodice with rows of metal beads, a leopard-print sash over one shoulder, rust-brown draped trousers, and a rudraksha mala-style strand with a tassel. He holds a trident in his right hand, and a trident and a curved staff with a dark tassel stand beside him. Blue stage lights glow at the base.2017-12-22December 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.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22