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A single man stands on a dark stage beside a large ornate golden circular prop, holding a long trident in his right hand. He wears a leopard-print patterned wrap over the chest, layered beads, a rudraksha-style necklace, a sacred mark on his forehead, and reddish-brown dhoti-style drapery. Behind him, pink and magenta fire-like projections and blue smoke fill the backdrop. Ceremonial props stand nearby, including a curved sword-like staff, a tall ornamented staff with a black feathered fan, and a trident-topped pole. The scene is a staged theatrical performance with dramatic stage lighting.

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December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A photograph of a staged performance with a man standing on a dark stage in front of a large ornate silver-toned circular frame, with pink and magenta flame-like projections behind him. He wears a leopard-print garment across the chest, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a leopard-print fringe, dark red-brown dhoti, and holds a trident. Ceremonial props include a black fan-like whisk, a staff, a curved horn-like object and a drum on a pole. Smoke and blue and purple stage lights surround the scene. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable) with long swept-back hair, rudraksha beads and ornate costume, in a role as a performer in costume.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a dark stage holding a silver trident in his right hand, wearing a bare-chested costume with a patterned leopard-print drape, layered beaded bands across the chest and waist, and maroon-red dhoti-style trousers with arm bands. Behind him a large ornate silver-gilt circular arch frames the figure, flanked by a tall trident-topped standard, a drum hanging on a pole, a dark feathered staff and a curved blade-like weapon on stands. Blue and magenta flame-like backdrop lights and smoke fill the background, with small brass lamps or offerings at his feet. A cluster of props suggests a staged ceremonial performance.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22