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A man in a red-lit stage performance stands in front of dark red curtains holding a silver trident with a drum-shaped damaru tied to its shaft. He wears a leopard-print headband with a crescent emblem, rudraksha mala necklaces in red and beads on his arms, and a leopard-print waist cloth. His eyes are closed and he appears to be in a dramatic Shiva-themed costume. Appearance cues are a shaved-free long-haired headdress and rudraksha malas, but the costume is theatrical and the identity is uncertain.

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A performer stands on a dark stage under red lighting, costumed as the deity Shiva. He holds a tall trident with a small damaru drum tied near its shaft in his left hand. He wears a red-toned leopard-print headband with a crescent ornament, layered rudraksha malas across his chest, arm bands, and a leopard-print wrap around his waist. Dark draped curtains form the backdrop. The scene is a theatrical depiction of Shiva rather than a ritual setting.2017-08-26August 26 20172017-08-26A single man stands on a dark stage against draped red-lit curtains, lit in red. He holds a tall ornate trident (trishula) in his right hand, its prongs shining and a decorated shaft wrapped in a leopard-print cloth. He wears a leopard-print headwrap with a small crescent ornament, a leopard-print lower garment, several layers of rudraksha mala beads around his neck, beaded bracelets and an armband, and a sacred ash mark on his forehead. Eyes closed, he appears to be in a devotional or performative pose. Appearance-based candidate, with compatible cues: a long-running tradition's ceremonial trishula, rudraksha malas and ornate attire. a person is performing on stage in a Shiva-like ritual costume.2017-08-26August 26 20172017-08-26A man stands alone on a dark stage before deep maroon drapes, holding aloft a silver trident with a small tan damaru drum tied to its shaft by a leopard-print cloth. He wears a leopard-print cap, orange-red garment with gold trim, leopard-print wrap at the waist, layers of red rudraksha malas, a silver pendant, a gold chain, and rudraksha bracelets on his arms. A red mark is on his forehead and he smiles with eyes lowered. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, an ornate crown-like cap and rudraksha malas are visible cues, showing him in a stage performance role as a Shiva-like figure.2017-08-26A performer on a dark red-curtained stage stands beside a silver trident with a small drum tied near its shaft. He wears a leopard-print headband with a crescent ornament, a red-orange garment with leopard-print wrap, layered red rudraksha malas, and beaded armbands, smiling with arms open. A leopard-print covered seat or platform sits at lower left under red stage light. The figure is dressed in a Shiva-style costume; whether this is the a person candidate is uncertain from appearance alone. Stage lighting casts a warm red glow.2017-08-26August 26 20172017-08-26August 26 20172017-08-26 +1 copiesAugust 26 20172017-08-26 +1 copiesAugust 26 20172017-08-26A performer on a dark stage under red lighting stands beside a tall ornate trident with a small hourglass-shaped damaru drum attached, its red tassels hanging down. He wears a leopard-print patterned headwrap and matching leopard-print wrap garment, with a crescent ornament on his hair, multiple rudraksha beads and a pendant necklace, and a bracelet on his right wrist. His right arm is extended outward in a gesture. Dark red curtains form the backdrop. Only one person is visible. The presentation resembles a person, with rudraksha malas and a distinctive wrap, but the figure is in a costumed stage role, so identity is uncertain.2017-08-26August 26 20172017-08-26 +1 copies