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A man stands on a stage before a large golden circular frame and a backdrop of orange flames amid haze. He wears a leopard-print tunic over a shoulder, a leopard-print sash, rust-red dhoti, a tilak on his forehead, a pendant necklace, and beaded armbands. He holds a long staff with a trident-like finial, and beside him stand a trident on a pole, a ceremonial drum-shaped object, a peacock-feather fan and a metal pole. The pose is theatrical, one hand on the hip, with the stage fire and smoke creating a dramatic setting.

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December 22 20172017-12-22A photograph of a man standing on a stage before a dramatic backdrop of orange and red flames and smoke. He wears a leopard-print garment with rows of rudraksha-style beads across his chest and arms, a red-brown dhoti, a gold chain and a tilak on his forehead. He holds a silver trident-like staff and a ritual object while resting his other hand on his hip. Beside him stand a silver trident with a small drum, a peacock-feather fan and a large ornate golden arch. a person: the figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-less ceremonial look, rudraksha malas and ornate gold necklace, consistent with the page's Kalabhairava darshan context.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A figure stands on a stage beside a large ornate golden circular frame, holding a tall staff with a trident-topped finial. He wears a leopard-print bare-chested garment, a brown-red dhoti, a rudraksha-style necklace and bead layers across the torso, and has long hair with a tilak on his forehead. To the left stand ceremonial props including a trident, a feathered staff and a curved serpent-headed rod. Behind them a backdrop of red and orange flames rises through white stage fog under bright lights. The figure's appearance includes distinctive adornments such as long hair, rudraksha beads and a leopard-print garment, which is probable Swamiji (probable) in the stage setting, though the identity is not certain from appearance alone.2017-12-22A man stands on a stage before a large golden ring frame and a backdrop of orange fire and smoke. He wears a leopard-print shawl over the chest, a leopard-print wrap, rudraksha-style necklaces, a sindoor-style bindi on his forehead, and a rust-red dhoti. He holds a silver trident and stands beside a row of ceremonial implements, including a silver staff, a peacock-feather fan on a stand, a silver mace-like rod, and a curved silver horn. Brass offerings sit on a small mat at his feet. The scene is a staged, theatrical ritual setting.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man in a leopard-print tunic with a bronze-coloured waist belt of cylindrical metal bells and brown dhoti stands on a stage in front of a golden arc and blazing orange flames under smoke. He holds a tall trident-tipped staff with a gold ornate head and wears a gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets and a long braided hairstyle. Beside him are a small hand drum tied with a leopard-print cloth, a black peacock-feather fan, a metal lantern and a trident. The setting suggests a kalabhairava theatrical depiction. A tilda-style mark is visible on his forehead. Swamiji (probable) appears as the performer, based on long hair, ornate gold necklace and distinctive ceremonial attire.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A staged photograph of a man in a leopard-print garment with a gold-toned belt and rudraksha-style beaded straps, standing beside a large ornate golden circular frame in front of flames. Beside him stand ceremonial weapons on stands: a tall trident, a peacock-feather staff, a curved blade and a mace-like rod. Smoke and stage lights fill the background. He holds a long staff and has bangles on his wrists. The figure is a live performer on stage; appearance cues are limited to his costume and adornments, not face or hair, so identity is uncertain.2017-12-22