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A 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.

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September 18 20172017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18September 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.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18September 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.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18 +1 copiesA 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.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18A photograph taken from behind a figure standing on a stage in front of a large, bright fire projection that fills the background with orange and red flames. The figure has long dark hair falling down the back, a leopard-print headband, and wears a rust-orange draped garment with a leopard-print cloth at the waist. Arm bands and bangles are visible on the arms. The figure holds a silver trident in the right hand, with a silver damaru drum tied near its shaft, and rests the other hand on the hip. A leopard-print cloth lies on the stage floor at the lower left. The figure appears to be a performer portraying a Shiva form, with the fire backdrop and trident as the main symbols. The stage is dark around the figure.2017-09-18