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A performer stands alone on a lit stage in a golden costume, raising one hand in greeting and holding a golden trident. He wears a golden bodice, draped orange-red dhoti-style skirt, layered beaded necklaces and a headpiece. Behind him a large projected backdrop shows a forested waterfall cascade with a deer herd and birds. Stage lights hang above in the dark hall, and a few audience members are faintly visible at the lower edge. The scene resembles a staged cultural performance depicting Shiva imagery, with a trident as the key prop.

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December 16 20172017-12-16A performer in orange and gold costume stands centre stage under green-tinted spotlights, raising his right hand in greeting while holding a golden trident in his left. He wears layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, gold armbands and an orange draped dhoti with gold trim. Behind him a large backdrop shows a waterfall cascading down rock cliffs with deer grazing in a forest clearing. Dark silhouettes of audience members are visible at the lower edge of the stage.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A performer on a stage in a theatre stands centrally in a golden-orange costume with a rudraksha mala and a wide ornate belt, holding a golden trident that rises beside him. His other hand is raised in a gesture. Behind him a large backdrop shows a misty waterfall cascading down rocky cliffs, with a small herd of deer grazing near the water. Stage lighting beams down from above, and audience silhouettes are visible at the lower edge. The figure appears to be a costumed dramatic portrayal of the deity Shiva, not a ceremonial devotee.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A single performer stands centre stage in a theatrical production, lit by a spotlight on a red-tinted platform. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and sash, a multi-strand bead necklace and ornate gold armlets, with a wide gold crown-like headpiece. He holds a tall golden trident-topped staff in his right hand. Behind him a large projected backdrop shows a green forest scene with cascading waterfalls, rocky cliffs and a pair of deer. The stage floor is dark with a red border. The image appears to be a stage performance of a Shiva-themed culturals segment.2017-12-16A performer on a stage stands centrally in a spotlight, costumed as a Shiva-like figure with bare chest, golden-toned skin and body paint, ornate necklaces and beaded bands, and orange-red draped dhoti with gold ankle ornaments. He holds a tall golden trident (trishul) in his right hand and wears a headdress band. Behind him a large painted backdrop shows a forest waterfall cliff with cascading water and deer grazing near rocks. The stage floor is dark red, and overhead stage lights shine green and white. One person is visible.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A performer stands centre stage in a theatrical production, dressed in gold and red costume with a bare upper body, a red and gold lower garment, and a long red and white beaded necklace. He wears a headband and raises his right hand in greeting while holding a tall golden trident with his left hand. Behind him a large projected backdrop shows a forested waterfall landscape with cascading falls and spotted deer grazing near rocks. Two audience members are partly visible in the lower foreground, one holding a camera. The scene resembles a staged avatar or cultural performance with a deity-like figure.2017-12-16A performer on a lit stage portrays a Shiva-like figure in a costume of orange and red draped dhoti, a gold girdle, a crescent-shaped headpiece and a beaded red garland. He holds a tall golden trident and raises one arm. Behind him a large painted backdrop shows cascading waterfalls, rocky cliffs, lush green foliage and a herd of deer. A camera operator is visible at the lower right edge of the stage, and the photo is a theatrical culturals scene.2017-12-16