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A man in a staged Shiva-style costume stands on a small rug on a dark stage, holding a trident in his right hand and a rope or cord in his left. He wears a leopard-print wrap with bead and bell strands across his chest, a dark red-brown dhoti, and a rudraksha-style necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead and long dark hair. Behind him a large ornate golden ring-shaped prop stands before pink and purple flame backdrop graphics. To the left are ceremonial implements: a curved staff, a staff with a finial, a feathered fan-like object, and a drum with a leopard-skin cover on a trident-topped pole. The scene is lit with blue and magenta haze.

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December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A performer stands on a stage in front of a large golden ornate circular arch, with flames and pink-blue lighting behind. He wears a leopard-print garment, a red dhoti, a rudraksha-style bead belt with bells, bangles and a tilak on his forehead, and holds a trident while extending a curved golden horn. Ceremonial props stand beside him: a trident-topped staff, a drum staff, a peacock-feather fan, and a golden rod. The setting appears to be a staged performance.2017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden circular frame, with hands on hips and a smiling expression. He wears a leopard-print patterned top, a tiger-print-style waist cloth with beaded decorations, red-brown dhoti-style trousers, a rudraksha mala, bangles on his upper arms, and a tilak on his forehead. Beside him stand ceremonial weapons including a golden trident, a curved sword and a staff with a feathered tip. The background shows blue and magenta flame-like stage lighting and haze. The image is watermarked with a copyright notice.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large golden circular frame, with flame-like red and orange projections and smoke behind him. He wears a leopard-print cloth wrap over his chest, a dark red dhoti, a rudraksha-style bead belt with gold details, bangles and anklets, and has a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a long silver trident-tipped staff in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. Beside him stand silver ceremonial weapons on stands: a trident, a drum-shaped staff with a tassel, a peacock-feather fan, and a short curved blade. A small patterned mat lies at his feet.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A performer dressed as Kalabhairava stands on a stage in smoke, beside a large golden ring and a row of ceremonial weapons: a trident, a drum-topped staff, a broom-like staff and a curved rod. He wears a leopard-print bodice with a rudraksha-style ornament, a leopard-print waist sash over maroon dhoti-like drapes, bangles and armlets, and holds a staff. Behind him orange flames are projected on a backdrop. Brass urns or offerings sit at his feet on a patterned mat. The figure is a costumed performer, not a clear appearance-based match for the page's named subject.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage in a smoky, fire-lit set, posed beside a row of ceremonial props. He wears a leopard-print bodice with a rudraksha-style bead garland across the chest, a beaded belt, maroon draped dhoti-style trousers, and ornate sandals, with bangles on his wrists and a gold necklace. His long hair falls loose and he has a red forehead mark. He holds a staff topped with a small trident-like ornament, and beside him stand a trident, a drum, a peacock-feather fan, and a curved staff on stands. Behind him a large ornate golden ring frames a backdrop of orange flames.2017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large golden circular arch with ornate carved relief, with bright orange flames rising behind him against a smoky backdrop. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a dark maroon dhoti-style lower garment, a rudraksha-style beaded belt and necklaces, and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair falling down his back. He holds a silver trishul in his right hand. Around him are ceremonial ritual implements: a tall silver trident, a drum-shaped damaru on a pole with leopard-skin trim, a spear-like staff, and a mace. Small offerings sit on a mat at his feet. The setting suggests a staged Kalabhairava darshan.2017-12-22