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A photograph from behind of a single person standing on a stage in an orange-saffron dhoti and matching orange shawl with gold border trim. The person has very long, loose black hair falling down the back, rudraksha beads on the upper arm and wrist, and bare upper back. Beside them a silver trident stands on the stage, and at right a carved wooden chair or throne with a decorative circular backdrop is visible against a warm-lit brown curtain.

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December 07 20152015-12-07A person with long dreadlocked black hair stands in three-quarter view on a stage, smiling over the shoulder, wearing an orange-red draped garment with a gold border and a rudraksha mala around the neck and a rudraksha bracelet on the upper arm. A yellow tilak marks the forehead. Behind is a silver trident-like ritual staff and a dark patterned backdrop with gold motifs. a person is shown in appearance-based terms only: long swept hair, saffron-orange clothing and rudraksha malas on a stage, with the page noting no a person presence for this event; identity remains uncertain. One physical person is visible.2015-12-07December 07 20152015-12-07 +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 copiesA figure seen from behind on a dimly lit stage, standing before a purple-lit tree backdrop with leafy branches overhead. The figure has very long black braided hair gathered high on the head, bare arms with gold bracelets, and wears an orange-brown garment with a leopard-print wrap. In the right hand is a silver trident, and beside the figure sits a wooden chair draped with a tiger-striped cloth, with a water bottle on a small side table. Dark red curtains frame the stage. This appears to be a staged performance depicting a Shiva-like deity murti rather than a live ritual gathering; the figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2016-03-07December 07 20152015-12-07 +1 copiesDecember 07 20152015-12-07 +1 copiesMay 14 20162016-05-14December 07 20152015-12-07 +1 copiesMay 14 20162016-05-14A photograph taken from behind of a figure seated on an ornate wooden throne with leopard-print cushions, in a dimly lit stage setting with warm haze. The figure wears a rust-orange turban, long dark matted locks falling down the back, and an orange-brown shawl draped over bare shoulders, with dark beaded bracelets on the upper arms. The right hand rests on a silver staff topped with a curved serpent-like ornament and a small bell. The image is marked with a pedia source credit at the lower right2017-08-04 +1 copiesDecember 07 20152015-12-07 +1 copies