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A performer stands on a stage before a large golden ring frame, with flames painted on a backdrop and smoke drifting through the scene. He wears a leopard-print top, a deep maroon wrap and dhoti, a rudraksha mala with a layered necklace, and bangles on his arms. He holds a trident with a trident-shaped staff on the left and a ceremonial sword-like staff on the right. A dark ceremonial staff with a feathered tassel and a curved blade-like implement stand to the left. Stage lights glow in the background.

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December 22 20172017-12-22A figure stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden circular frame, with red and orange flame graphics behind and smoke drifting across the backdrop. He wears a leopard-print garment with a dark red dhoti-style lower wrap, gold belt and armbands, a red tilak on the forehead, and ornate ceremonial footwear. Ritual weapons stand around him: a silver trident, a curved horn-shaped implement, a staff, and a dark plumed object. Stage lights glow at the lower left. The scene appears to be a staged dramatic performance rather than a seated devotional session. Appearance-based label: a person in the costumed central figure, shown with a trident and ornate dress.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a dark stage in front of a large golden ring-shaped prop, a kalabhairava-style staging with a flaming red and orange backdrop and smoke. He wears a leopard-print cloth wrapped over one shoulder, a belt of tan cartridge-like beads, a red dhoti and a gold chain, with a red bindi on his forehead, and he holds a silver trident-tipped staff in his right hand. Beside him stand a black ceremonial staff with a feathered top, a curved black sword-like object and a trident on a pole. Pale stage lights glow at the base of the set.2017-12-22A man stands on a dark stage beside a large ornate golden circular frame, in front of a backdrop of red and orange flames and rising smoke. He wears a leopard-print cloth wrap over bare shoulders, a dark red dhoti, a gold necklace, and a tilak on his forehead; long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Beside him are ceremonial implements: a trident, a metal staff, a whisk-like broom, and a curved black staff.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22Stage photograph of a man in a dramatic Kalabhairava-style costume standing before a large ornate golden circular frame. He wears a leopard-print wrap across his chest, rudraksha-style beaded adornments, a maroon dhoti and ornate sandals, and holds a silver staff in one hand. Behind him, a trident and other ceremonial weapons such as a sword, a khatvanga-like staff and a curved blade are arranged on stands. Red fiery backdrop projections and smoke fill the stage with dramatic lighting. Ceremonial stage performance setting.2017-12-22A man stands on a dark stage in front of a large golden circular frame, holding a trident-topped staff in his right hand. He has long dark hair, a red forehead mark, and wears a leopard-print bodice with a dark red draped lower garment and ornamental belts. Beside him are a curved horn-like prop, a black tassel-topped wand, a torch-like staff, and a trident on stands. Red and orange flame graphics and drifting smoke fill the backdrop. Whether this is the a person candidate is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described by role as a performer on stage.2017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden circular frame, with flames projected on red backdrops and stage fog around him. He wears a leopard-print garment over the torso, a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, a gold chain, rust-red dhoti and draped cloth, and sandals. Ceremonial props stand beside him: a golden trident, a black feathered staff, a curved ritual implement, and a pole with a tassel. Swamiji (probable) based on his long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, ornate costume and gold necklace, presented in a stage performance setting.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22Stage photograph of a performer in a Kalabhairava-style costume standing before a large ornate golden ring, with smoke and red-orange flame backdrop. He wears a leopard-print cloth and beaded necklace over a bare chest, maroon dhoti-style drapes, sandals, and holds a silver trident-topped staff in one hand. Ceremonial props include a trident, a curved horn-like staff, a black tassel broom, and a silver rod on the stage. Spotlights and haze surround the scene. One physical person visible. Ritual performance, Kalabhairava darshan theme.2017-12-22A man stands on a dark stage in front of a large ornate golden ring-shaped prop, with red flame-like backdrop projections and haze. He wears a leopard-print bare-chested garment with a layered rudraksha or bead necklace across the torso, reddish-brown dhoti-style lower garment, and a gold chain; he holds a trident-like staff. Beside him are a trident on a stand, a black feathered wand, a curved ceremonial blade, and small brass lamps at his feet. Appearance-based candidate: a person, in a ceremonial performance role.2017-12-22