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A figure seen from behind on a stage, standing before a leopard-print platform with a glowing fire-like backdrop of red and blue flame projections and golden light beams. The figure has long dark hair tied with a patterned band, wears a rust-orange draped dhoti-style garment, and holds a tall golden trident with a sash-like fabric hanging from it in one hand, the other hand on the hip. Stage lights create radiant rays overhead. The scene resembles a staged depiction of a Shiva-themed performance rather than a clear ritual. A small brass oil lamp is visible on the stage floor at left.

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September 18 20172017-09-18A stage performance photograph seen from behind: a figure with long dark hair and a crown-like headpiece stands on a leopard-print circular platform holding a silver trident, with a bracelet on the raised arm and draped rust-coloured lower garments. Bright orange and red flames fill the backdrop while white spotlight beams radiate from above, creating a dramatic theatrical tableau. The figure is a costumed performer representing Shiva, with the trident as the key iconographic element.2017-09-18A photograph of a staged performance with a single performer seen from behind, standing on a leopard-print platform before a large backdrop of red and yellow animated flames. The performer has long dark hair, a dark headband, bare arms with armbands, and wears a light draped dhoti-style costume. In the right hand a large golden trident with a decorative shaft is held upright, and the left hand rests on the hip. Yellow light beams radiate across the dark stage.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18A performer stands on a stage with their back to the camera, holding a tall trident with a small drum attached near the top. The performer has long dark hair tied with a patterned headband, wears a coral-pink draped dhoti-style garment and bangles on the arm. Behind them a large screen displays bright orange and red flames. A leopard-print covered platform or throne sits at the centre-right, with a small metal stand in the foreground. The stage floor reflects the red light.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18A performer seen from behind stands on a stage before a backdrop of large projected flames in red, orange and cyan. He wears a dark headband, long dark hair falling down his back, a bare upper body with arm bands, and tan dhoti-style draped trousers. He holds a tall golden trident with its tines raised in his right hand, and his left hand rests on his hip. Behind him a leopard-print draped platform stands, with stage lights beaming upward. The scene resembles a staged dramatic presentation rather than a ritual setting.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18A performer on a stage stands with his back to the camera, dressed in orange-saffron draped garments and a long dark braided hairstyle with a decorative headband. He holds a tall silver trident in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. He stands beside a leopard-print covered platform, with bright red and orange flame projections and yellow light beams behind him. A small light stand sits near the base of the platform.2017-09-18A performer stands in profile on a stage in front of a large backdrop of bright orange and blue flames. He wears a jeweled gold-and-black headpiece, long dark braided hair, an orange draped garment, a gold armband and a beaded necklace. He holds a tall gold trident with a small drum-like ornament and a leopard-print tassel. Beside him is a gold drape with leopard-print pattern around a raised circular platform. Stage lighting streams in from the upper left. This appears to be a staged dramatic performance rather than a ritual.2017-09-18