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A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden circular prop, framed by stylised flames projected on the backdrop and warm smoky lighting. He wears a leopard-print cloth draped over his shoulder, a sash of beaded ornaments, a rudraksha-style necklace, a bead armband and a rust-coloured dhoti, and holds a trident in his right hand. Beside him stand a tall trident on a stand, a curved horn-shaped staff, a brown fringed ritual broom and a brass oil lamp with a kalasha-like finial.

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A man stands on a stage before a large ornate golden ring, surrounded by ritual implements: a tall trident, a small hand drum on a pole, a curved sword-like blade, a feathered staff and a tall lamp stand. Behind him, bright orange and yellow flame projections fill the backdrop. He wears a leopard-print wrap over the chest, a rudraksha-style necklace, bead armbands, a red-brown dhoti, and holds a trident. The scene resembles a theatrical Kalabhairava darshan setting. a person appearance cues are not sufficient to name him here; the figure is described by role and costume only.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden circular frame, holding a silver trident. He wears a leopard-print patterned garment across the chest, a rudraksha-style necklace, bangles, and rust-red dhoti-like drapery. Behind him are dramatic orange and red fire-like backdrops. In front stand ceremonial objects: a tall silver trident, a drum hanging on a pole, a curved ceremonial blade, a whisk-like fly-whisk, and a decorative ornamented staff. Small oil lamps sit at his feet.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A figure stands on a stage before a large golden ring framed by orange and yellow flames and billowing smoke. He wears a leopard-print bodice with a draped wrap, a rust-red dhoti, bangles on his upper arms, a bead necklace and a dotted tilak on his forehead. He holds a long trident with a second trident standing to his left, beside a ceremonial staff topped with a small drum-like ornament and a curved ceremonial blade with a tassel. Stage lights glow amber in the haze.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A stage performance against an orange and yellow fire backdrop. A man with a painted forehead, bare-chested under a leopard-print wrap and rust-coloured lower garment, stands inside a large ornate golden ring. Beside him are a tall trident, a small hand drum on a pole, a ceremonial staff and a broom-like object. Haze and stage lights surround the scene.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A photograph of a staged performance with a large ornate golden circular frame and flames projected on the backdrop in orange and red. A man with long dark hair, a painted forehead and a broad smile stands in front of the golden ring. He wears a leopard-print shawl and bodice with rows of bead and metal adornments, a rust-red dhoti and a rudraksha-style necklace, and he holds a trident in his right hand. Other props include a tall trident on a stand, a ceremonial staff with a curved top, and a whisk-like ritual object. Stage lights glow at the base. The person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2017-12-22A stage performance photograph set against orange and yellow flames and smoky light. A man stands before a large ornate gold circular frame, holding a trident. He wears a red-orange dhoti, a leopard-print sash across the chest, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, a red tilak on the forehead, and bangles. Beside him are ceremonial props: a tall trident on a stand, a drum, a curved horn-like staff, a dark broom-like whisk, and a small brass lamp.2017-12-22