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A man stands on a stage in front of a large golden circular ring with carved figures, holding a trident-tipped staff in his right hand and a small object in his left, while smiling. He wears a dark patterned sleeveless top with layered metallic ornaments, a leopard-print wrap, and dark dhoti-style trousers. Beside him stand ceremonial staffs including a trident, a curved blade, a peacock-feather fan and a banner-like cloth. The backdrop shows red flame projections and teal stage lighting.

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A man stands on a stage before a large silver ornamental ring framed by red and orange flame projections on a teal-lit backdrop. He wears a leopard-print top with layered bead and metal bands, a maroon draped lower garment, a rudraksha-style necklace and a dark braided garland at the shoulder. He holds a trident in one hand and rests the other on his hip. Beside him stand a tall trident, a mace-like staff wrapped in leopard print, a curved sword and a broom-like staff. a person is shown in costume performing as a fierce Kalabhairava-style figure during an event.2017-12-22A staged performance on a stage lit with teal and red-orange light and a red flame backdrop. A single male performer stands centre-front, bare-chested beneath a leopard-print wrap and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, wearing rust-brown dhoti-style trousers and ankle ornaments. He holds a long ceremonial staff topped with a crescent-shaped silver finial. Behind him is a large golden ring with ornate carved edges. Props at left include a trident, a club-like mace, a curved blade, and a broom-like staff. Scene reads as a dramatic theatrical tableau of a Shiva-associated figure, not a seated ritual. The lower right corner carries a copyright notice and archive credit.2017-12-22A photograph of a man performing on a stage in a Kalabhairava-style costume. He wears a leopard-print bodice with a bandolier of brass cartridges, a leopard-print shawl, and rust-brown dhoti-style trousers with a rope tied at the waist. He holds a trident-tipped staff and smiles, standing before a large ornate golden circular prop with carved detailing. Ceremonial props are arranged beside him: a trident, a curved sickle-like blade, a ritual staff with a finial, and a broom-like implement. Red and orange flame projections and teal stage lighting fill the background. The setting is a large stage with floor spotlights.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large golden circular prop, holding a trident, dressed in a leopard-print sash and belt with brown dhoti-style cloth and ankle ornaments. Behind him are red and orange flame projections and green stage lighting. Ceremonial weapons and staffs, including a trident-topped pole, a feathered staff and a curved blade, stand to the sides. The figure has a tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha-style necklace. a person appearance cues are limited here, so the identity is uncertain.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22Stage photograph of a performer costumed as a Kalabhairava-style fierce form, standing before a large ornate golden ring framed by a stylised fire backdrop in green and orange light. He wears a leopard-print bodice with a studded belt and armbands, brown dhoti-style trousers, and holds a tall trident-tipped staff. Around him stand ceremonial props: a large trident on a stand, a curved sword-like blade, a feathered fan-like staff and a tall decorative pole with a trident and leopard-print cloth. The scene is lit with green-tinted stage lights and haze.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22