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A figure stands on a bright stage amid strong white and lavender spotlight beams, raising one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a tall ornate trident (trishul) upright in the other. The person wears a white dhoti and is bare-chested with a reddish-brown wrap at the waist; the face is partly obscured by haze and light. Stage truss and lights are visible overhead. The scene appears to be a darshan performance; no other people are visible.

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A photograph of a single figure on a stage bathed in strong white and lavender spotlight beams. The figure stands barefoot in a light-coloured wrap with a bare upper body, one arm raised with fingers gesturing, and the other arm holding a tall ornate trident with a decorated drum-like element near its base. Haze fills the stage, and a truss rig is visible overhead.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A figure in a reddish-brown sleeveless garment and white dhoti stands centre stage in a haze of blue-white spotlight beams. He raises one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a trident-topped staff in the other hand, with a small hand drum tied to the staff. Dramatic light rays fan out across the dark stage. The figure appears to be a performer dressed as a deity, and the page notes a person attended this 2017 event, but the appearance is uncertain and no clear cues are visible.2017-12-16A performer on a stage dressed as a Shiva-like deity, bare-chested with an orange-red dhoti and wrapped belt, gold armlets and anklets, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. He holds a golden trident with a damaru hanging from its shaft in one hand and raises the other hand near a crescent-moon headpiece. Strong blue-white spotlights beam down across a reddish stage floor, with a painted waterfall backdrop on the right. The figure is a costumed performer, not an identified person.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A figure in dark red and maroon ceremonial cloth stands centre stage holding a tall black trident with a small hand drum hanging from its shaft. Bright white stage lights beam through haze behind him, and a faint projected image of colourful graphics appears on the backdrop. The stage is dimly lit with a dark floor and a low dark stage edge in front. Visible text in the lower right reads a copyright credit and source line.2017-12-16A performer on a stage under bright blue-white spotlight beams stands on a red carpeted platform, dressed as a Shiva-type character. He wears a crescent-topped headpiece, a bare chest with a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, a wide gold-and-red waist sash, and rust-orange dhoti-style drapery. He holds a tall golden trident in his left hand and raises his right hand in greeting. A painted backdrop of a rocky landscape with deer is behind him. The scene appears to be a staged cultural performance rather than a ritual setting. a person identity is not established from appearance alone.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A man stands alone on a dark stage under sweeping white spotlight beams and haze. He holds a silver trident with a drum-shaped base in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. He wears a dark red-maroon wrap around his upper body and a matching draped lower garment, with a tilak mark on his forehead and long dark hair. Behind him a large projected screen shows a faint white Shiva-linga style graphic with curved lines.2017-12-16A performer on a stage under bright blue-white spotlights portrays a Shiva-like figure. He stands barefoot holding a tall golden trident in his right hand, with his left hand raised in a blessing gesture. He wears a golden crown, bare chest with a beaded necklace and armlets, and orange-red draped dhoti with gold waist sash. Behind him, a painted backdrop shows deer and rocky scenery, and a waterfall is visible at the right edge. The performer is a costumed actor in a cultural presentation, and the image does not clearly show a person.2017-12-16