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A photograph of a stage performance with a single figure standing in silhouette at the centre, holding a tall trident (trishul) in one hand and wearing a dark wrapped headdress, long dark hair and a saffron-toned lower garment. Bright blue light beams fan out from tiered lights on either side of a central doorway-like backdrop, with haze rising from the floor. A small lit candle or pillar sits on the stage in front, with pools of yellow light on the boards. The figure's features are not visible, and the setting resembles a theatrical depiction of Shiva rather than a ritual gathering.

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A figure seen from behind stands on a dark stage before a large blue-lit backdrop with rows of spotlights shining upward and haze in the air. The person wears a saffron-orange dhoti-style garment with a draped orange shawl, a golden crown or headband, and long dark hair falling down the back. He holds a tall golden trident in the right hand and a golden ceremonial object in the other. A lit candle or pillar stands on the glowing floor in front of him. The figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance; the scene shows a staged ceremonial presentation of Shiva-style iconography, with a trident and saffron clothing.2017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10A photograph from behind of a single figure standing on a dark stage facing large blue-lit screens with a row of spotlights angled upward, haze rising from the beams. The figure wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, has long dark hair falling down the back, a golden headband, and holds a tall golden trident (trishul) upright in one hand. Pools of warm light glow on the stage floor and a small lit candle or lamp stands near the figure's feet. The scene appears to be a staged theatrical or dramatic performance. The figure is not clearly identifiable from this view.2017-08-10A figure seen from behind stands centrally on a dark stage between two large blue-lit LED screens with rows of spotlights angled upward. The figure holds a tall golden trident, wears a dark head wrap or hair tied back, a draped orange-and-gold garment, and bangles on the arm. A white candle stands on the stage floor in front, with yellow light pools on the floor. Smoke or haze rises from above the central opening. The scene resembles a staged ritual or performance, with the trident the most prominent object.2017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10A dark silhouette of a standing figure holding a tall trident on a stage lit by a row of bright blue spotlights against a large glowing blue-purple backdrop. The figure wears a flowing garment and the scene is a theatrical stage presentation. No clearly visible face or distinguishing features are seen, so the figure is a silhouette and the identity is uncertain.2017-08-10A figure seen from behind stands alone on a dark stage under a spotlight, holding a silver trident aloft in the right hand. He wears an orange-red dhoti and matching shawl with gold borders, a crown-like headpiece over long dreadlocked hair falling to the back, and rudraksha-style beaded bracelets on the arms. A small white candle or pillar stands on the floor at left. The dark background is lit by blue light beams from the upper right. Visual depiction of Shiva-style iconography in a staged performance setting; the figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2017-08-10A dimly lit stage shows a life-size statue of a standing deity murti holding a trident (trishula) in one hand, dressed in reddish-brown draped cloth with a gold-toned armlet and a large beaded necklace. Two large blue-violet LED screens flank the central figure, each showing rows of bright spotlight-like beams angled upward. The reflective stage floor mirrors the statue. No living people are visible.2017-08-10A dim stage with a tall statue standing in a central alcove, flanked by two large blue-violet LED screens showing rows of spotlight-like lights. The statue depicts a deity figure in reddish-orange draped cloth with a beaded necklace, holding a silver trident with a tall shaft and an ornate silver axe-like blade. The polished dark floor reflects the statue and lights. No people are visible; the figure is a statue (depiction of a deity murti), not a person.2017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10A lone man stands barefoot on a bright stage under sweeping white and blue spotlight beams. He wears a dark maroon-red dhoti-style garment and a matching upper cloth draped over the bare shoulders, with a long beaded rudraksha-style necklace and a red tilak on the forehead. He holds a tall silver trident with a trishul top, planting its shaft beside him. Behind him a large screen shows blurred colourful imagery. The stage floor is glossy and lit from below, with a dark stage edge in the foreground. Appearance cues are consistent with a person identity, with long dark hair and rudraksha adornment, but the image alone leaves this uncertain.2017-12-16