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A man stands on a dimly lit stage before dark red curtains, costumed as Shiva in a leopard-print loincloth and matching headband with a crescent moon ornament. He holds a tall silver trident and a small damaru drum wrapped with cord, and wears layered rudraksha malas and a pendant, with bare arms adorned with bands. He gestures outward with one hand beside a leopard-print chair. a person cues are the ceremonial Shiva costume with rudraksha malas and a crown-like headband; the role is a performer in the Shiva role.

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A photograph of a single man performing on a stage in front of a dark red velvet curtain under warm red lighting. He wears a leopard-print headband with a small crescent ornament, red-orange sleeveless garment, multiple rudraksha malas, a pendant necklace, leopard-print lower wrap, and bead bracelets on his upper arms. He holds a tall silver trident with a damaru drum and leopard-print tassel, and stands beside a leopard-print covered seat. The figure has long dark hair swept back and appears to be a costumed Shiva-style performer. a person is a candidate based on the rudraksha malas, long swept-back hair and ornate costume cues, though the appearance is only partially distinctive.2017-08-26 +1 copiesAugust 26 20172017-08-26A performer on a dark red-curtained stage stands beside a silver trident with a small drum tied near its shaft. He wears a leopard-print headband with a crescent ornament, a red-orange garment with leopard-print wrap, layered red rudraksha malas, and beaded armbands, smiling with arms open. A leopard-print covered seat or platform sits at lower left under red stage light. The figure is dressed in a Shiva-style costume; whether this is the a person candidate is uncertain from appearance alone. Stage lighting casts a warm red glow.2017-08-26August 26 20172017-08-26August 26 20172017-08-26August 26 20172017-08-26 +1 copiesA single man stands on a dark stage in front of deep red curtains, holding a tall silver trident with a drum tied to its shaft. He wears a leopard-print headwrap with a crescent moon ornament, a rust-red sleeveless garment over a leopard-print waist cloth, multiple rudraksha malas, a pendant necklace, and matching leopard-print arm bands. He is smiling. A chair with leopard-print upholstery is visible at the base of the frame.2017-08-26 +1 copiesAugust 26 20172017-08-26A man stands alone on a dark stage before deep maroon drapes, holding aloft a silver trident with a small tan damaru drum tied to its shaft by a leopard-print cloth. He wears a leopard-print cap, orange-red garment with gold trim, leopard-print wrap at the waist, layers of red rudraksha malas, a silver pendant, a gold chain, and rudraksha bracelets on his arms. A red mark is on his forehead and he smiles with eyes lowered. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, an ornate crown-like cap and rudraksha malas are visible cues, showing him in a stage performance role as a Shiva-like figure.2017-08-26A man stands on a stage in front of dark red velvet curtains, performing in costume. He wears a leopard-print headband with a crescent ornament, a red-orange sash over the shoulders, a leopard-print lower garment, and multiple rudraksha malas with a pendant around his neck. Leopard-print arm bands and bangles adorn his arms. He holds a trident with a damaru drum attached near the top, and he smiles while looking off to the side. The staging and dress suggest a theatrical Shiva-themed presentation.2017-08-26August 26 20172017-08-26 +1 copiesAugust 26 20172017-08-26