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A man stands on a dark stage in front of a large ornate golden circular frame, its surface carved with decorative patterns, holding a silver trident with his right hand and resting his other arm at his side. He wears a leopard-print garment over the torso, a leopard-patterned wrap, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a white sacred thread, a large orange-red dhoti-style lower cloth, and bangles, with a tilak on his forehead. Flanking him are a dark curved horn-like staff, a tall peacock-feather-style fan on a stand, a short silver trident-topped rod, and a brass-capped staff. The backdrop is lit in green smoke with orange flame-like projections. Small oil lamps sit at the base of the frame.

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A photograph of a staged performance under green and orange lighting with smoke and flame-like backdrop graphics. A man stands within a large ornate golden ring, holding a trident and wearing a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a shawl-like patterned cloth, and a dark wrap at the waist, with a bare-chested styling and dark hair. Beside him stand a trident-topped staff, a curved blade, a tall whisk-like staff, and a short ornamental staff. Aside from the figure, no other people are visible. Swamiji (probable) cues are the long dark hair, rudraksha necklace, and ceremonial trident, shown as a stage presentation of Kalabhairava-style iconography.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22Stage photograph of a man in a costume performance set against green and orange flame backdrop lighting. He stands in front of a large gold ring-shaped prop, holding a long silver trident with a golden head, wearing a leopard-print wrap, layered beaded ornaments, a bead necklace, bangles and a dhoti-style lower garment with a tilak on his forehead. Props include a curved horn-like staff, a black plume-topped staff and a tall metal stand beside him. A copyright credit and source line are visible in the lower right corner.2017-12-22A photograph of a single performer on a stage lit in green and orange, with flame-like backdrop projections and haze. He stands before a large ornate gold-toned circular frame, holding a small trident, with a bare chest covered by a patterned leopard-print style vest and draped dhoti, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and armlets. Beside him stand a tall trident, a curved sickle-shaped blade, a staff with a tassel and a torch-like post. a person appearance cues: long dark hair, ceremonial adornments and ornate Shiva-themed costume, here presented as a performer in a Shiva-themed stage presentation.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22Stage photograph of a single performer standing inside a large ornate golden ring-shaped frame, set against a green-lit smoky backdrop with orange flame projections. He wears a leopard-print wrap over the chest, a silver-studded belt, a maroon lower cloth, and a tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair. He holds a trident-tipped staff in one hand and a rope in the other. Ritual props stand beside him, including a tall trident-topped staff, a curved sword, a peacock-feather fan, and a small pedestal lamp. The scene resembles a Kalabhairava-themed stage display. a person is probable from appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate adornments and a stage presentation consistent with the page's reference to a person. One person is visible.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A figure stands inside a large ornate golden ring on a stage lit with green haze and orange flame projections. He holds a small trident in one hand and rests the other on his hip, wearing a bare-chested costume of beaded and cowrie-style adornments, a dark wrap and a rudraksha-style necklace. Behind him a stylised fiery figure is projected. Props in front include a tall trident staff with a drum, a peacock-feather fan, a curved horn-like staff and a mace-like pole. The mood is a theatrical stage tableau with a visible tilak on his forehead. Only one physical person is present.2017-12-22Stage photograph of a performer in a dramatic green-lit set with orange flame projections. A bare-chested man with a sweeping dark beard and a red-and-white forehead mark stands before a large ornate golden circular frame, holding a small trident. He wears a patterned dhoti-style cloth and a beaded necklace, with a bold white sash across his chest. Ritual items stand beside him: a tall trident staff with a drum-like ornament, a peacock-feather fan and a curved black staff.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22