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A performer on a dimly lit stage in a silver-painted costume and body makeup portrays Lord Shiva, holding a silver trident (trishul) in his right hand while his left hand is raised near his face. He wears a crescent-moon ornament on his head, layered rudraksha malas across his chest, metallic arm bands and anklets, and a draped silver-grey dhoti. Green, blue and violet stage lights create a dramatic backdrop. The image is a stage performance tableau rather than a ritual scene.