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A photograph of a stage performance with a lone figure seen from behind, standing on a leopard-print platform before large flames and golden spotlight beams. The figure has long dark hair tied with a band, bare arms with bracelets, and wears a rust-orange draped garment over a dhoti-like lower cloth. He holds a tall golden trident (trishul) upright in his right hand. The dramatic red-orange fire backdrop suggests a Shiva-themed stage presentation.

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September 18 20172017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18A figure seen from behind stands on a leopard-print platform before a backdrop of large projected flames, lit by yellow spotlight beams. The performer wears a dark wrap or shawl over the shoulders, a knotted headband, and draped reddish-brown dhoti-style garments. In the right hand is a tall trident (trishula) with a small drum-like ornament hanging from its shaft. The scene resembles a staged dramatic enactment of Shiva rather than a worship ritual.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18 +1 copiesA performer dressed as Shiva stands with his back to the camera on a stage in front of large projected flames. He wears a long dark braid, a headband, saffron-orange dhoti and a bare upper body with bangles on his arms. He holds a tall trident with a golden drum-shaped element in his right hand while his left hand rests on his hip. The circular platform beside him is covered in leopard-print cloth, and a small golden cup sits on the stage floor. The scene is lit with warm yellow and red light.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18A staged theatrical scene on a dark stage with large orange and red flames rising behind a performer. A figure with long dark hair falling to the back, a braided or crowned headpiece, orange dhoti-style trousers and a bare upper body with arm bands stands with back to camera, hand on hip, holding a tall silver trident. He stands before a leopard-print cylindrical platform lit by a white spotlight, with smoke drifting above and reflections on the stage floor.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18A photograph from a staged stage performance. A figure seen from behind stands on a leopard-print pedestal before a backdrop of large red and orange flames and white light haze. The figure wears long dark dreadlocked hair, a crown-like headpiece, an orange-saffron draped garment with bracelets, and holds a silver trident (trishul) upright in the right hand, with the left hand resting on the hip. A small white candle sits at the base of the pedestal. a person: long dreadlocked hair, orange-saffron ornate clothing, crown and trishul cues; this is a costumed figure on stage, shown from behind, so identity is uncertain.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18A figure seen from behind stands on a stage before large red and orange animated flames. The figure has long dark hair falling to the waist, a silver or white headband, and wears orange-red dhoti-style clothing with bare arms and bangles. In the right hand is a tall silver trident, and the left hand rests on the hip. The figure stands beside a raised platform covered in leopard-print fabric, with a white candle or pillar at the lower left. Smoke drifts in the background and the stage floor reflects the glow.2017-09-18 +1 copiesSeptember 18 20172017-09-18