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A photograph of a stage performance under green-yellow spotlights. A single performer stands centre stage in ornate golden costume with orange-red draped dhoti, a gold necklace and armband, and a golden crown-like headpiece, holding a tall golden trident (trishul) upright in his right hand with his left hand on his hip. Behind him is a painted backdrop of waterfalls, rocky cliffs and deer in a forest setting, evoking a Shiva-themed dramatic presentation. The stage floor is lit yellow-green. The figure is a costumed performer in a theatrical depiction of a Shiva-style deity, not a confirmed identification of any individual.

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December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A performer stands barefoot on a dimly lit stage, holding a tall golden trident (trishula) upright in his right hand. He wears an orange-gold dhoti-style garment with a gold waist belt, a long beaded necklace and a bare upper body with arm bands. Behind him a large projected backdrop shows a waterfall and cascading water with a deer-like animal at the lower left, lit by yellow-green spotlight beams. The scene appears to be a staged cultural or avatar-style performance rather than a formal darshan. Only one physical person is visible.2017-12-16A performer on a stage dressed as a Shiva-like deity figure, standing with one arm raised holding a golden trident, bare-chested with a gold and beaded necklace, gold armbands, and a gold-and-orange draped dhoti. His hair is tied up with a crescent-like ornament. Behind him a large screen shows a waterfall and rocky forest scene, lit by bright yellow-green spotlights. Shown as a staged presentation for a cultural programme.2017-12-16A performer dressed as Lord Shiva stands centre stage under green and yellow spotlights. He has bare chest and shoulders, wears an orange dhoti, a gold-toned waist belt and a layered gold necklace, and holds a tall trident with a rudraksha-style ornament. Behind him a painted backdrop shows cascading waterfalls over rocky hills with foliage. The stage floor is lit pink and gold. This is a theatrical staging of a Shiva figure rather than a physical identification of any individual.2017-12-16A performer dressed as Shiva stands alone on a stage lit with green and yellow spotlights. He holds a tall golden trident in his right hand, his left hand on his hip. He wears an orange dhoti, a gold-toned torso covering and gold armbands, with a crown-like headdress and a long necklace. Behind him a painted backdrop shows waterfalls, rocks, a deer and foliage. The stage is bright, with an audience area dark below the lights.2017-12-16A performer on a stage under bright spotlights stands in a costume depicting a Shiva-like deity, holding a golden trident with one hand and resting the other on his hip. He wears an orange-red dhoti with a gold waist sash, gold necklaces and beaded garlands, and his hair is tied up in a topknot. Behind him a large projected backdrop shows a rocky, waterfall-filled forest landscape with bright light rays. The stage floor is lit with scattered light patterns. Dark silhouettes of spectators are visible at the lower edge. This is a theatrical cultural performance rather than a ritual.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A performer stands alone on a stage in an orange and gold costume, holding a tall golden trident with his right hand and resting his left hand on his hip. He wears a headpiece, a beaded or rudraksha-style necklace, gold armbands and a gold waist sash over orange dhoti-like drapery. Behind him a large projected backdrop shows a green-lit forest waterfall with cascading water and a pair of deer in the lower left. Bright yellow-green stage lights and beams fill the scene. The figure appears to be a dramatic stage depiction of Shiva, shown in a theatrical tableau rather than a ritual, and the a person field is set to unsure because appearance cues are not sufficiently distinctive to confirm an identity.2017-12-16A performer stands alone on a stage lit by green-yellow spotlights, portraying Lord Shiva with a trident. He wears a crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha-style necklace, orange-red dhoti-style garments with gold waist ornament, and bare feet, holding a tall trident in his right hand. Behind him a projected backdrop shows waterfalls and rocky cliffs. The scene resembles a staged cultural presentation rather than a ritual gathering. The figure is a costumed performer representing a deity, not an identified individual.2017-12-16A performer stands alone on a bright stage in a costume-style Shiva role, holding a tall gold trident in his left hand with his right hand on his hip. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and gold necklaces with a bare chest and arm bands. Behind him a large backdrop shows a waterfall, rocky cliffs, greenery and a deer, lit by shafts of yellow and white spotlight. Dark stage floor and audience silhouettes are visible at the front edge.2017-12-16