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A photograph taken from behind of a single figure standing on a stage before a large painted backdrop of a multi-armed red and blue deity figure. The figure has very long, thick dark hair hanging down the back, a bare upper back with bangles on the arms, and a saffron-and-gold cloth draped over the shoulder. The figure holds a silver trident in the right hand and rests the left hand on the hip. Potted plants and stones line the stage, and a dark wooden chair stands beside the figure. The lighting is purple-tinted.

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March 15 20162016-03-15A photograph of a figure seen from behind on a stage, standing before a large painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity in red and white with ornate jewelry and blue-patterned details. The figure has very long dark hair falling to the waist, wears a red garment with a gold border, gold-toned armlets, and holds a silver trident in the right hand while the left hand rests on the hip. Potted plants and rounded stones frame the stage base, and a dark wooden chair draped in red cloth sits to the left. The backdrop's deity has a crescent-shaped headdress and holds a hand raised in blessing gesture.2016-03-15A photograph from behind of a performer on a stage, standing with hip akimbo and holding a silver trident (trishula) upright in the right hand. The performer has very long dark hair falling to the back, a gold-bordered orange-red garment draped over the shoulders, and a small arm band. Behind is a large painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity in red, white and blue tones with a stylised face, earrings and ornate hands. A red-draped seat or throne with a cushion and potted green plants stand in the foreground, with a bright purple-blue stage light cast over the scene.2016-03-15March 15 20162016-03-15A figure seen from behind stands before a large painted backdrop of red, white and blue stylised scrolling motifs, reminiscent of Kerala mural art. The figure has very long, dark, loose hair gathered into a high topknot and wears a gold-bordered red garment over bare shoulders. Bangles adorn the upper arms and wrists. The right hand holds a silver trident with ornate tines, and the left hand rests on the hip. The figure is a performer or deity murti in a staged setting, with no other people visible.2016-03-15March 15 20162016-03-15A figure seen from behind stands on a stage before a large painted deity mural in red, white and blue, with a crowned, multi-armed goddess figure. The person has very long, dark, loose hair falling to the waist, bare upper back, a gold-bordered saffron-red cloth draped over the shoulder, and copper-coloured bangles on the arms. The right hand holds a tall silver trident with twisted shaft. A carved chair with a red cushion and potted green plants sit at the edge of the stage.2016-03-15March 07 20162016-03-07A performer seen from behind on a dark stage, portraying Shiva. He wears a long, thick braid of matted hair piled on the head, a bare upper body with a rust-orange wrap, gold armlets and bracelets, and a leopard-print garment. He holds a silver trident upright in his right hand. He sits on a tiger-striped seat, flanked by a water bottle on a small wooden stool. A large artificial tree with green leaves hangs above under purple and blue stage lighting, with dark draped curtains behind. Only one person is visible, so this is a staged depiction rather than a clear identification of a person.2016-03-07Stage photograph of a figure seen from behind, seated on a throne-like seat draped with a tiger-striped cloth, holding a silver trident (trishula) upright in the right hand. The figure has very long dark braided hair gathered into a high topknot, wears a rust-orange garment, leopard-print wrap, and gold bangles on the upper arms and wrists. Above is a canopy of backlit green leaves in blue-purple light against a dark curtain, with a water bottle on a small wooden stool at the left. The setting resembles a Mahashivaratri-era stage performance of Shiva iconography. Appearance-based label: a person seated in the role of Shiva, identified by the trident, tiger-skin seat, long matted hair and rudraksha-style adornments visible only as bangles; the figure is shown from behind, so identity is uncertain.2016-03-07A photograph of a stage set with a large painted red and white deity murti backdrop of a multi-armed goddess holding weapons and a trident-like object. In the foreground, a person seen from behind with very long dark hair falling down the back, wearing an orange-red garment and a gold armband, stands holding a silver trident staff upright beside a low red-draped seat. Potted green plants and rocks frame the stage under purple and green stage lighting.2016-03-15A stage photograph seen from behind shows a figure with very long black hair gathered in a high topknot, bare-shouldered, wearing a rust-orange cloth and a leopard-print wrap, with gold armlets and bangles. The figure holds a silver trident tall in one hand while standing before a dark blue-lit stage backdrop with a painted tree canopy overhead. Tiger-striped seats or cushions and a water bottle sit to the side. A distinctive long-haired, trident-bearing figure with leopard wrap and gold adornments suggests a person, standing in a ceremonial stage setting.2016-03-07