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Stage photograph of a costumed performer in a Shiva-themed culturals act. A man with a painted face, a crescent-like ornament on his head, and bare upper body stands centre-stage holding a golden trident (trishula) in his raised left hand, with his right hand on his hip. He wears gold ornamental necklaces, a gold waist sash, and orange-red draped dhoti-style cloth. Behind him a large projected backdrop shows a forest waterfall cascading down rock. Stage lights create a hazy glow.

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A performer stands alone on a lit stage in a costume of gold and orange tones, holding a tall golden trident in his right hand and touching his forehead with the other. Shafts of white stage light fan down from above, and a large projected backdrop shows a forest waterfall cascading over rocks. The figure is a stage performer in a dramatic dance or theatrical presentation, shown as a costumed role rather than an identifiable person, so no identification is made from appearance. The scene is a photograph of a staged cultural performance with a dark stage floor reflecting pink light.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A performer stands alone on a stage lit by spotlights, in front of a large projected backdrop of a forest waterfall with cascading falls and deer. He holds a golden trident (trishul) in his raised left hand and a golden drum-like instrument at its top, wears an orange-red dhoti-style lower garment, a golden shawl-like sash, layered beaded necklaces, bangles, and a forehead marking. Long dark hair falls on his shoulders. He appears to be a costumed stage performer portraying a Shiva-themed figure rather than a clearly identifiable individual, and the scene is a staged theatrical production. Stage fog and light beams surround him.2017-12-16A stage performance with a single performer dressed as the deity Shiva, his body painted gold, wearing a golden dhoti-style lower garment and a crescent-topped headpiece, holding a golden trident in his left hand with his right hand on his hip. Behind him a large screen shows a projected waterfall and rocky cliffs, lit by yellow and green stage lights. The stage floor glows reddish. A small silhouetted figure sits at the right edge of the frame.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A performer stands alone on a dark stage in an orange and saffron costume, holding a tall golden trident with a golden drum-shaped ornament near its shaft. He wears a red-orange dhoti-style lower garment, gold armlets, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and a crown-like headpiece with a forehead marking. Behind him a large projected backdrop shows a forest waterfall with cascading falls, mist and deer grazing by a rocky stream. The scene resembles a theatrical dance-drama presentation.2017-12-16A performer stands alone on a dark stage in an orange and red costume, holding a tall golden trident in his right hand and resting his left hand on his hip. He wears a gold-and-orange beaded necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, a wide gold waist belt and a tiered headpiece. Behind him a large projection shows a forested waterfall cascade with two deer at the base. Stage lights hang overhead. The figure is portrayed as a Shiva-form character in a staged cultural presentation, with no visible candidate identity established from appearance.2017-12-16A 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.2017-12-16A performer stands alone on a dark illuminated stage, centred before a large backdrop of a forested waterfall cliff with cascading water and small figures of animals or people at its base. He wears a saffron-orange draped dhoti and a shawl, a rudraksha mala of red beads across his chest, and a bare upper body with an ornate necklace. He holds a tall staff topped with a golden trident, and stage lights beam down from above. Coloured spotlights and smoke add drama to the scene.2017-12-16