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A man stands on a stage before a large ornate golden ring framed by smoke and red-orange flame backdrops. He wears a leopard-print garment draped over one shoulder, a bandolier of brass-toned beads across his chest, a waist belt, and maroon-red dhoti-style trousers, with a rudraksha-style neck ornament and beaded bracelets. A trident (trishula) with a golden finial rises on the left beside a black ceremonial staff and a small lamp-like stand, and he holds a golden trident-topped staff in his right hand. Appearance-based candidate: a person, with long braided hair, rudraksha-style adornment and ceremonial costume visible.

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December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A photograph of a stage performance with smoke and red-orange flame backdrop. A man stands in front of a large ornate gold circular frame, holding a trident-topped staff in his right hand. He wears a leopard-print bodice with a bandolier of brass-colored cartridges, rudraksha-style beads, maroon-red draped trousers, a sacred ash mark on his forehead, and a long braid over his shoulder. Props visible include a black trident-topped staff, a dark feathered ceremonial fan-like object, a curved black blade and lantern-style stands. The scene is evocative of a Shiva-related dramatic presentation, with one physical person present.2017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden circular frame, surrounded by haze and red flame-like backdrop lighting. He wears a leopard-print bodice with a rudraksha-style beaded chest piece, maroon dhoti-style trousers, and a braided tuft of hair, with a bindi on his forehead, and holds a staff with a decorative top in one hand. Beside him stand a large trident, a black ceremonial weapon with feathers, and a curved blade. Photo shows a theatrical ritual staging of Kalabhairava-style imagery. a person appearance cues include the braid, rudraksha beads and ornate ceremonial attire, though identity is uncertain.2017-12-22Stage photograph of a single man standing before a large ornate golden circular frame in a smoky setting with red flame-like backdrop lighting. He wears a bare chest with a patterned leopard-print style garment across the torso, a rudraksha-style beaded adornment, dark maroon-brown lower wrap, bangles on his wrist, and holds a trident-like ceremonial staff in one hand. Ceremonial implements stand to his left, including a trident-topped staff, a dark ceremonial fan-like object, a curved blade and a pole lamp. The lighting is theatrical with haze and spotlights.2017-12-22A man stands on a stage in a dramatic performance setting before a large golden ring and a backdrop of red flame projections amid smoke. He wears a bare-chested costume with a patterned leopard-style wrap, a beaded necklace, a sash of bells or beads at the waist, and dhoti-style trousers, with a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a trident in one hand and makes a namaste gesture with the other. Ceremonial props stand nearby: a tall trident, a black curved blade, a feathered staff and a black pillar-shaped object. The overall look is that of a Kalabhairava-themed stage darshan. a person is shown with long swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial adornments as the central figure.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden circular prop, with smoke drifting behind and red flame graphics on the backdrop. He wears a leopard-print garment across his chest, a rudraksha mala, a brown dhoti-style lower garment, and ankle bracelets. He holds a silver trident-tipped staff in his right hand. Around him are ceremonial weapons: a trident standing upright, a black ceremonial whisk-like staff, a curved horn-shaped staff, and a long pole with a black tassel. A probable Swamiji is shown with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, dressed in leopard print as a fierce ceremonial performer.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22