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March 04 2019

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A dark stage shows a single standing figure holding a tall silver trident aloft in the right hand, with the trident's prongs silhouetted against black. The figure wears a bare upper torso adorned with beaded and rudraksha-style necklaces, golden and red draped lower garments with yellow and orange patterning, and a rope-like white sash. The figure may be a performer dressed as a Shiva-type deity figure; the face is not visible. A small blue-lit element sits at the far left edge.2019-01-01A performer stands barefoot on a small leopard-print platform on a dark stage, lit by a single spotlight. He wears an orange-red dhoti and sash, a red rudraksha mala, and a patterned headband with a crescent emblem, and holds a silver trident upright in his left hand. Smoke drifts in the light and a sheet of drapery hangs behind.2017-09-18A performer stands barefoot on a dark stage in a single spotlight, dressed as Shiva. He wears a red-orange dhoti-style garment with a silver-studded waist belt, red beaded necklaces, arm bands and a crescent ornament with a silver headband. He holds a silver trident in one hand and a small damaru drum in the other, standing before a leopard-print pedestal. Smoke drifts in the light beam. The scene is a staged theatrical or cultural performance rather than a temple ritual. Appearance is not enough to confirm any identity, so no a person candidate is named.2017-09-18A photograph of a figure seen from behind on a dark stage, standing in front of a large projected or lit screen. The figure wears a gold-and-brown tiger-stripe patterned upper garment over a deep red skirt, with a braided cord across the shoulder and red bangles. A large silver trident is held over the shoulder, and a crescent-shaped ornament sits on the head, evoking a Shiva depiction. Scattered sparkling particles float across the dark background, with the outline of a trident visible faintly in the backdrop.2018-12-26December 26 20182018-12-26January 10 20192019-01-10August 10 20172017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10A figure in saffron-orange robes stands alone on a dark stage under a single spotlight, one arm raised holding a silver trident (trishul) with a tasselled staff, the other hand on the hip. He wears a crescent-topped turban, a rudraksha mala and ornate beaded necklaces, and bangles. He stands on a leopard-print draped platform, and the scene resembles a theatrical tableau of Shiva. Dark red curtains frame the backdrop.2017-09-18A photograph of a single person standing on a stage seen from behind, with hands on hips. The figure wears a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti-style garment draped over the body, a dense rudraksha-style bead necklace, and gold armlets and bangles. Beside them stands a tall silver trident leaning against a large ceramic urn with drip-glaze, and a carved wooden chair with a cushion sits behind. The background is dark and smoky with a patterned backdrop.2015-12-13A single performer stands on a leopard-print pedestal under a single spotlight on a dark stage with a red curtain behind. He wears an orange-red dhoti-style garment with a matching sash, a long red rudraksha-style bead necklace, bangles, a patterned headband with a crescent ornament, and holds a tall silver trident (trishul) in his raised left hand while his right hand rests on his hip. He appears to be a costumed performer portraying Shiva. a person cues are not clearly established from appearance, so identity is left unsure.2017-09-18A bearded man in red and orange ceremonial dress stands barefoot in a dark room, holding a tall white trident (trishul) upright with his right hand and resting his left hand on his hip. He wears a red shawl across his chest with rudraksha-style beads, a white-and-red patterned waist cloth over red dhoti-style trousers, and red armbands. A red tilak mark is on his forehead. The image appears to be a projected or screen display of this figure against a black background, with a faint trident silhouette behind him.2019-01-10