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A 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.

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March 15 20162016-03-15A 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.2016-03-15A 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.2016-03-15March 15 20162016-03-15March 15 20162016-03-15September 18 20172017-09-18 +1 copiesA figure seen from behind on a stage, with long dark matted hair piled up and held by an orange bead band, a crescent moon ornament at the crown. The figure wears a red-orange garment, gold armlets and bangles, and holds a golden trident with a tall shaft. Hanging orange and red tassels decorate the ceiling above. The figure reclines on a golden couch, and this appears to be a theatrical or tableau-style presentation of a deity form, with the figure shown in shadow and not clearly visible facially.2016-05-14 +1 copiesMay 14 20162016-05-14A 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.2016-03-15May 14 20162016-05-14A 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.2016-03-15February 04 20162016-02-04 +1 copies