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A photograph of a stage performance before a large fiery backdrop of orange and yellow flames. A figure with long, loose dark hair, wearing a leopard-print top with a dark red dhoti and bangles, stands with back partly turned beside a large ornate silver ring-shaped prop. Beside the figure stand ceremonial ritual implements: a silver trident (trishula) with a drum and red cloth, a peacock-feather fan, and a tall staff with a sheath. A glowing light source sits to the right, and the scene is lit with smoke and warm haze.

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A figure with long dark hair falling down the back stands on a stage in front of a large golden ring and bright orange flames. The figure wears a leopard-print top, a wide ornate belt and draped rust-orange trousers, with bangles on the wrists. One hand grips a silver trident-topped staff while the other rests on the hip. Beside the figure stand ceremonial objects on pedestals: a drum on a trident staff with a leopard-print cloth, a feathered staff, a curved silver staff, and a small tall vessel. Yellow and orange stage lighting and smoke fill the scene.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22Stage performance at night under yellow stage lights with flame-patterned backdrop. A figure with long dark, matted hair and dark attire stands with back partly turned, holding a silver-tipped staff beside a large ornate golden ring-shaped prop. Foreground props include a large trident-style staff, a curved sword-like blade, a wooden-handled ceremonial weapon and a dark spear-like staff. The figure is a performer in a Kalabhairava-style theatrical tableau; identity uncertain from appearance.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22Stage photograph of a performer shown from behind, with long dark hair falling down the back, wearing a sleeveless patterned top and draped dhoti-style trousers, holding a tall silver trident-topped staff in one hand and resting the other on the hip. Behind is a large ornate silver circular frame before a backdrop of orange flames and green-tinted haze. In the foreground stand ceremonial items on stands: a small drum with a dangling leopard-print cloth, a silver staff with a finial, a feathered ceremonial fan, and a curved silver implement. Two small brass vessels sit on a patterned cloth at the performer's feet. One physical person is visible.2017-12-22A staged performance photograph with flame-patterned backdrop lit in red, orange and yellow. A large ornate silver disc-shaped prop stands centre stage beside tall ceremonial weapons including a trident, a staff with a tassel, and a curved blade. A figure with long dark hair and a dark garment stands with back partly turned, holding a ceremonial rod against the disc. Stage lights and haze fill the scene.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage in a dramatic Kalabhairava-style performance, head tilted back with eyes closed, holding a silver staff topped with a small damaru-like form. He wears a leopard-print bodice, a rudraksha-style necklace, and maroon dhoti-style trousers with ornate sandals. Behind him a large ornate golden circular arch stands before a backdrop of red-orange flames and smoke. To the left, a trident, a feathered staff, a silver mace and a serpent-shaped ornament are displayed on stands. The scene is lit with stage spotlights.2017-12-22A man stands on a dimly lit stage in front of a large ornate golden ring-shaped prop, holding a silver trident in his right hand. He wears a leopard-print bodice and a rust-red dhoti, with a red cloth draped over his shoulder, a tilak on his forehead, and a bracelet on his arm. Behind him, orange and red flame graphics fill the backdrop with yellow stage lights. To his left stand ceremonial implements including a tall trident, a drum-shaped staff, a small staff and a hooked rod on the stage floor. a person appears in this presentation, with the ornate leopard-skin styling and trident associated with a Shiva-themed stage performance.2017-12-22 +1 copiesA man stands on a stage before a large golden ring frame and a backdrop of orange flames and haze, holding a silver trident. He wears a leopard-print bodice, brown draped dhoti-style lower garments, a beaded necklace and sandals, with a long braided hair. Beside him stand ceremonial implements: a damaru drum on a tall staff, a dark feathered staff, a silver mace-like staff and a curved silver rod. A small brass vessel with offerings sits on the floor. The setting resembles a staged Kalabhairava darshan. a person appearance cues: long braided hair and ceremonial ornaments, shown as the performer in this staged setting.2017-12-22A performer stands on a stage lit in yellow-green, framed by a large ornate silver circular prop and flames painted on the backdrop. He wears a leopard-print bodice with rows of small metallic ornaments, dark red-brown draped trousers, and bold face markings, and holds a trident in one hand. Beside him stand a trident on a stand, a curved black serpent-headed staff, a black feathered staff, and a tall torch-like pole. a person: the figure has long hair, ceremonial beaded adornment and a trident, matching the page's event context, so the role is a performer on stage in ceremonial costume.2017-12-22A stage photograph in warm yellow and orange light with flames painted on a backdrop. A standing figure seen from behind, with long dark hair and dark ornamented clothing, rests one hand on a large ornate golden circular arch. Ceremonial props stand nearby: a tall trident with a drum-shaped base, a long staff, a curved blade and a feathered ceremonial spear. Smoke fills the stage and stage lights glow above. Visible printed credit reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam2017-12-22