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A lone performer stands in a single spotlight on a dark stage, dressed as Lord Shiva with a crown-like headband, a rudraksha mala and ornate necklace, and a reddish-brown draped garment. He raises his left palm in a gesture of blessing and holds a tall ceremonial trident with his right hand, its shaft wrapped in a decorative band and a small drum-like ornament at the top. A small wooden post stands at his feet on the lit floor. The performer appears to be a costumed actor or dancer rather than a clearly identifiable ritual figure, and the photograph carries a person copyright line in the lower right corner.

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August 10 20172017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10A performer in dark red and maroon draped garments stands in a spotlight on a dark stage, portraying a Shiva-like deity. He wears a dark headband, a large dark rudraksha-style bead mala, a silver armband and bracelets, and holds an ornate silver trident raised in one hand while the other hand is extended outward in a gesture. A small pedestal stands at his feet on the lit circle of the stage floor, and blue light beams fall from above into the darkness behind him.2017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10A man stands alone on a dark stage in a pool of white light, raising his right hand in blessing (abhaya gesture). He wears a rust-orange dhoti-style garment and a matching wrap draped over one shoulder, a layered rudraksha mala and a large floral garland on his chest, bangles on his wrists, and a tied headband with a crown-like top. Behind him, blue spotlights fan upward. To his left stands a tall trident (trishula) with a small damaru drum mounted near its shaft. The scene is ceremonial and theatrical, reflecting a stage performance of a deity-like form. a person identification is uncertain, so the appearance-based label is not asserted.2017-08-10A standing figure on a dark stage lit by blue spotlights, illuminated within a pool of light on the floor. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and matching wrap, a patterned headband, rudraksha malas and a ceremonial necklace, and raises his right hand in blessing. Beside him stands a tall trident (trishula) with a small damaru drum attached near its shaft. The appearance is consistent with a person performance or ritual portrayal, with the figure presented in a role of divine Shiva iconography.2017-08-10A standing man performs on a dark stage under a spotlight, arms spread wide with one hand open and the other holding a tall silver trident with a small drum hanging at its shaft. He wears a rust-red and gold draped garment, a long red-gold shawl sweeping from one arm, a black-and-white adorned collar, layered rudraksha malas and a dark headpiece with gold band. The pose is theatrical and ceremonial, set against a deep blue backdrop.2017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10A single performer stands against a dark blue stage backdrop, holding a tall ornate trident with his right hand and extending his left hand forward with a pointing finger. He wears a patterned saffron-and-cream headband, a red-brown wrap garment, a large dark rudraksha mala around the neck, a cream shawl at the shoulder and beaded bracelets. A red tilak marks his forehead. The posed, theatrical lighting suggests a staged dramatic portrayal of a Shiva-associated figure rather than a ritual setting. a person is not established by visible cues here; the figure's appearance is consistent with a costumed performer.2017-08-10