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A figure stands in a dense violet-blue haze, holding a tall silver trident with a second smaller trident at the left edge. The figure wears a dark head covering, layered beaded necklaces and a small star-shaped pendant, with a textured silver-toned garment. The lighting and smoke suggest a Kalabhairava darshan tableau, possibly a costumed presentation or deity murti rather than a clearly identifiable living person.

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A photograph of a Kalabhairava darshan tableau under strong purple-blue stage light and haze. A central figure stands before a silver throne with a leopard-print cloth, wearing a dark head covering, a beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace and a saffron wrap over the shoulder, holding a tall silver trident aloft. Silver tridents flank the throne, and a painted mountain backdrop rises behind. The figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so the a person field is unsure.2015-05-21May 21 20152015-05-21May 21 20152015-05-21A figure stands in blue-violet light with eyes closed, holding a tall golden trident with a long shaft in one hand and a second trident leaning at left. The figure wears a red-orange cloth draped over one shoulder, a layered gold and beaded necklace, bangles, and a leopard-print wrap around the waist, with a red turban-like head covering. A golden throne or peetha is visible behind. The setting is a stage-like space with smoke or haze. Visually this resembles a Kalabhairava darshan scene.2015-05-21May 21 20152015-05-21Photograph of a standing figure in a dimly lit, bluish-purple hall with haze. The figure wears an orange-red head wrap or turban, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a leopard-print dhoti or wrap. Holding a tall silver trident-like staff, a ceremonial trident and a second staff are visible beside an ornate gold peetha throne with a fan-shaped gilded back. Props suggest a Shiva-themed ritual setting. a person appears to be the standing figure, based on the turban, rudraksha necklace and saffron-orange clothing with the staff and throne setting, but identity is uncertain.2015-05-21December 11 20122012-12-11A standing figure in a purple-lit, smoky setting stands before an ornate golden throne with leopard-print cushions and a carved backdrop. The figure wears a rust-orange turban and orange drape over the shoulders, a leopard-print wrap around the waist, and layered beaded necklaces with a pendant. In the raised right hand is a tall silver trident, with a second trident standing to the left. Lush green foliage lies at the right edge.2015-05-21A purple-lit stage scene shows a standing figure in a dark red garment with a leopard-print wrap at the waist, wearing a red head cloth, a long rudraksha-style bead necklace and a gold pendant. He holds a tall silver trident with an om symbol and a long silver staff, standing before an ornate silver throne decorated with leopard-print cushions. Silver tridents flank the stage on both sides, and a misty painted mountain backdrop fills the background.2015-05-21A figure stands on an ornate silver-and-gold stepped pedestal before a golden lotus-patterned backdrop, under purple and violet stage lighting with haze. The central figure wears a rust-red wrap and leopard-print cloth, a red-brown turban, layered pearl necklaces with a silver pendant, and bangles. He holds a tall silver trident in one hand, and a second trident stands at the left edge beside a leopard-skin-draped seat. Behind is a painted mountain scene. The figure's appearance, saffron-red garments, long hair under the turban and ornate adornments are consistent with Swamiji (probable), shown in a Kalabhairava darshan tableau.2015-05-21May 21 20152015-05-21A figure stands in heavy violet haze on a darkened stage, seen from behind with long dark hair and a wrap or cloth wound around the head. A metallic armlet or ornament is visible on the upper arm, and a thin vertical rod or staff rises at the left edge. The purple lighting and fog dominate the frame, leaving only the silhouette of the person clearly visible.2015-12-07