Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A performer dressed as Shiva stands on a stage between dark red curtains, seen from behind. He wears a headband with a crescent ornament, long hair, armbands, a draped wrap, and pale pink dhoti-style trousers. He holds a tall silver trident in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. Behind him a large bright fire burst fills the backdrop, and a leopard-print cube sits on the stage floor.

More like this

Open the gallery
September 18 20172017-09-18A photograph of a staged performance on a dark stage framed by red curtains. A single performer seen from behind stands with one hand on hip and the other holding a tall silver trident, wearing a headband, bare arms with armlets, and light pink dhoti-style trousers. Behind him a large bright fire blazes against the backdrop, and a leopard-print-covered platform sits at his feet. The stage floor reflects the glow.2017-09-18A silhouetted figure stands with his back to the camera on a stage framed by dark red curtains, facing a large blazing fire behind him. He wears a headband with a crescent-like ornament, long dark hair and pale pink-peach dhoti-style trousers, with one hand on his hip and the other holding a tall silver trident. A leopard-print-covered platform sits in front of the flames, and the stage floor is reflective. The scene resembles a Shiva-themed stage performance with a fire effect; the figure is a costumed performer rather than a clearly identified person.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18A performer stands on a stage seen from behind, facing a large blazing fire backdrop with orange and red flames. The figure has long dark hair with a crown-like headpiece, wears peach-coloured dhoti-style drapery and arm bands, and holds a silver trident aloft in the right hand while the left hand rests on the hip. Before the fire stands a leopard-print pedestal or throne. Stage lights beam down from above. The scene resembles a Shiva-themed stage presentation rather than a clear ritual.2017-09-18A photograph of a stage performance with a large blazing fire projected or lit behind the scene. A single performer stands with his back to the camera, seen in silhouette, wearing a headband, long dark hair, a dark sleeveless top and pale draped trousers. He holds a tall trident (trishula) in his right hand, with a cloth tied near its shaft, and rests his left hand on his hip. Dark red curtains frame the left edge, and a leopard-print pedestal sits in front of the flames. The scene resembles a dramatic enactment of Shiva with trident before fire. a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, as the figure is seen from behind.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18A performer dressed as Lord Shiva stands on a stage seen from behind, framed by dark red curtains. He holds a tall trident with a silver shaft in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. He wears a headpiece, bare upper body with arm bands, and pale draped dhoti-style trousers. Behind him a large blazing fireball fills the backdrop, with a leopard-print cushioned platform beside him. The scene is a theatrical staging of Shiva rather than a ritual gathering.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18 +1 copiesSeptember 18 20172017-09-18