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A figure stands alone on a stage in a staged performance, bare-chested and painted gold, holding a golden trident (trishula) in the right hand and resting the left hand on the hip. He wears orange-red dhoti-style draped cloth, a golden rudraksha-style necklace and armband, and a golden crown-like headpiece. Behind him a large backdrop shows a cascading waterfall, rocky cliffs and a deer on a grassy ledge, lit in teal and green. Stage lights hang overhead. The figure appears to be a costumed performer depicting Lord Shiva, with no clearly identifiable individual.

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December 16 20172017-12-16A performer on a stage dressed as a deity in gold-painted body makeup, wearing a gold necklace, armbands, an orange-and-gold dhoti and a headdress, holds a tall golden trident in one hand and rests the other on his hip. Stage lights in green and teal shine from above, and a large projected backdrop shows a waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff with deer at its base. The figure stands on a lit circular mark at the front of the stage. The scene appears to be a staged cultural performance rather than a ritual, and the performer's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A performer stands alone on a stage lit in green and gold, dressed as the deity Shiva with a golden body, a golden trident held in his left hand, a tall crown or headdress, layered beaded necklaces and an orange-and-gold dhoti. His right hand rests on his hip. Behind him a large screen shows a waterfall cascading down rock with deer silhouetted at the base. Overhead stage lights hang in a row. This is a theatrical tableau rather than a ritual scene, and no other physical people are clearly visible in the foreground.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A performer stands alone on a stage lit with green and teal light, costumed as the deity Shiva. He is bare-chested with gold and bead necklaces, gold arm bands and ankle bands, and an orange-red and gold lower garment. He holds a tall gold trident with his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip. Behind him a large backdrop shows a waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff, with a deer on the left. Overhead, stage lights hang from the top of the frame. The performer appears to be a stage portrayal rather than an identified person, and the page does not confirm his identity from appearance.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A performer stands alone on a stage in an orange-red dhoti and a matching draped cloth, with a gold waist ornament and red rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. He holds a tall golden trident and wears a headband, with a painted forehead mark. Behind him a large projected backdrop shows a waterfall cascading down a rocky green cliff, with a small herd of deer grazing below. White spotlight beams cut diagonally across the dark stage, and a red-and-green stage floor reflects the lights. This appears to be a staged theatrical performance rather than a gathering of devotees.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16