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A figure in a Kalabhairava-style costume stands on a stage beside a large ornate golden circular frame, holding a trident in his right hand and a trident-tipped staff at the left. He wears a leopard-print wrap, a bare-chested torso with a leopard-patterned cloth, a red dhoti, arm bands and a mala necklace. Behind him, pink and magenta flame-like projections fill a blue smoky backdrop. Props include a tall trident standard, a peacock-feather fan, a curved staff and a row of stage lights. A distinctive crown-less figure with wild hair and a bare-chested costume is shown in a theatrical, performative setting rather than as a seated devotee. a person identity is unclear from appearance alone.

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A man stands on a dark stage in front of a large ornate golden circular arch, framed by flames rising on both sides. He wears a leopard-print bodice with beaded and metal ornaments, a red-brown dhoti, bangles, a rudraksha-style necklace and a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a trident in his right hand, while a silver trident stands upright beside him with a staff, a curved sickle-like blade and a whisk-like tuft of dark fibre leaning against the arch. Offerings in small brass vessels sit at his feet. Stage lights glow in the background and a logo appears at the upper left. The scene resembles a theatrical or devotional performance tableau.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden circular frame, surrounded by ceremonial weapons: a trident, a curved blade, a ritual staff and a spear-like pole. He wears a leopard-print garment, a red dhoti, rudraksha-style beaded adornments across his chest, a gold necklace, and a long beaded braid over one shoulder, with a red tilak on his forehead. He holds a trident in his right hand. Behind him are pink and blue flame-like stage projections.2017-12-22A man stands on a stage in front of a large golden circular frame, with flames and smoke rising behind him. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top with rudraksha-style beads and a leopard-print sash, rust-red draped dhoti-style trousers, and ornate bracelets. He holds a silver trident-tipped staff in one hand, and a black feathered staff, a curved horn-like weapon and a gold trident stand are placed to the left. A red bindi marks his forehead. The surrounding setting is a dramatic stage production with fire effects. a person: the figure's long hair, ornate adornments and ceremonial costume match the page's reference to a person, though this is an appearance-based label only.2017-12-22A staged photograph of a man in a costume depicting a fierce Shiva-like form, standing before a large ornate golden ring-shaped prop against a backdrop of stylised red and orange flames and haze. He wears a leopard-print cloth wrap, a belt of rudraksha and bead ornaments, a sash-like red drape and reddish dhoti-style lower garment, with a dark swept-back hair. Beside him stand props including a trident with a golden crown ornament, a long-handled stick with a black tassel broom-like object, a curved dark staff and a brass-tipped pole, with small brass vessels at his feet. No other physical people are visible. The image is a stage production still rather than a ritual event.2017-12-22A 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 figure stands on a stage in front of a large ornate golden ring framed by orange and red flame projections and haze. He wears a leopard-print wrap over the shoulder, a gold-studded belt and bead ornaments, a red-brown dhoti and a rope at the waist, with a forehead marking. He holds a trident-like staff and a trishul-topped rod, and a curved sword, a broom-like staff and a tall pole with a crescent-shaped top stand to his left. Stage lights glow at the base of the backdrop. Appearance-based candidate: a person, shown performing on stage in an ornate costume with a trishul and staff. No other people are visible.2017-12-22A performer stands on a dark stage in front of a large ornate golden ring, with flames and smoke rising behind him. He wears a leopard-print bodice, a dark red-brown dhoti, a gold necklace and a long tresses hairstyle, and holds a trident staff in his right hand. Beside him stand a silver trident-topped staff, a black feathered staff, a curved sword-like blade and other ceremonial weapons on stands. The scene resembles a theatrical depiction of a deity rather than a ritual event. a person cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha-style beaded adornments, though appearance is uncertain given the costumed presentation.2017-12-22A man stands on a dark stage amid swirling smoke and red-orange flame backdrops, beside a large ornate golden ring-shaped frame. He wears a leopard-print cloth wrap over his chest, rudraksha-style beaded adornments, a red-brown dhoti, and ankle bands, with a red mark on his forehead and a gold necklace. A tall trident stands to his left, with a curved blade, a dark staff with a tufted tassel, and a ceremonial weapon on the right, all set on metal stands. The scene looks like a staged kalabhairava-style presentation. A candidate matching the page's a person reference is visible, with long swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial adornments; a person is shown on stage with the trident and staff props.2017-12-22A figure stands on a dark stage in front of a large ornate golden ring, lit by blue and magenta flames projected on the backdrop. The figure wears a leopard-print wrap over the chest, a dark red dhoti, a rudraksha-style mala with a bead cord, and wrist bands, holding a silver trishul. Ceremonial props stand nearby: a larger trishul, a sickle-shaped blade, a feathered staff and a short post with a finial. The performer has long dark hair and a tilak on the forehead, and a bold ritual stage presentation is evident. a person: the appearance cues of long hair, a mala and ceremonial costume are present, but the image is a stage presentation.2017-12-22Stage photograph of a man in a costume of a fierce Shiva-style form, standing before a large golden ring and a backdrop of red and orange flame projections with haze. He wears a leopard-print shoulder wrap and matching leopard-print waist garment over dark maroon dhoti-like cloth, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a gold chain, armbands and a forehead tilak. He holds a long trident-tipped staff in his right hand and rests his left hand at his waist. Beside him stand a trident, a black-tufted staff, a curved blade and a brass-topped pole arranged on the stage. A purple logo appears at the upper left corner.2017-12-22A figure stands centrally on a stage in front of a large ornate golden circular frame, surrounded by orange and red fire-like backdrop lighting. He wears a leopard-print cloth wrap across the chest with a bandolier of brass bells, a rudraksha-style necklace, bangles, and rust-brown dhoti-style lower garments, with bare arms and chest. A tall trident with a red-brown shaft stands at left, alongside a staff, a feathered rod and a curved horn-shaped object. The figure holds a trident in one hand near the frame. Smoke and golden light fill the background. Ornate stage props and a dramatic fire theme dominate the scene.2017-12-22