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A performer stands on a stage in a costume of saffron-orange draped cloth with a leopard-print wrap, holding a tall silver trident with a rudraksha mala and small bells across the body and wrists and ankles. Long dark hair falls around the face, which is turned downward. The figure stands before an ornate golden-red arch with embossed floral and lion-like relief carvings, against a glowing sunset backdrop over water. The costume is a theatrical depiction of Shiva-style iconography rather than a clearly identified deity murti.

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A performer stands before an ornate gilded arch glowing red-orange, with a sunset sea backdrop. He has long dark hair, head tilted back with eyes closed, and wears an orange sleeveless top, an orange dhoti-style lower garment, and a leopard-print wrap at the waist. Rudraksha mala strands with metal bells cross his chest and hang at the waist, and he wears rudraksha bracelets. He grips a silver trident with his right hand and raises his left arm. The scene resembles a Shiva-themed costume or stage presentation.2012-04-28A performer dressed as a Shiva-like figure stands on a stage before an ornate golden-red arch with an illuminated sunset backdrop. He has long dark wild hair, wears an orange and saffron dhoti-style cloth with a leopard-print wrap, and wears rudraksha beads, bells and a rudraksha mala across his chest and arms. He holds a silver trident with one hand and rests the other on his hip, eyes lowered. The backdrop and costume create a theatrical, sacred mood.2012-04-28A performer stands on a stage in front of an ornate golden arch with red-lit sunset backdrop. He wears an orange draped garment with a leopard-print cloth at the waist, layered red and black rudraksha-style beaded malas across the chest and arms, bells at the ankles, and holds a large silver trident with his right hand. His long dark hair is loose and he appears to be in a dramatic, costumed Shiva-style pose. The scene resembles a staged theatrical performance with a golden-red arch throne behind him.2012-04-28A figure stands before an ornate gilded arch glowing in warm red-orange light, holding a silver trident with a red gem in its shaft in the right hand. The figure wears an orange tunic and skirt edged with red rudraksha-style beads and small metal bells, a leopard-print cloth draped at the waist, and red beaded bracelets and anklets. Long dark curly hair falls past the shoulders. Behind the figure a backdrop shows a sunset over water.2012-04-28April 28 20122012-04-28A performer stands in front of an ornate gold arched backdrop under red stage lighting, holding a silver trident with a long shaft in the left hand. He has long dark hair, a red bindi, and eyes closed. He wears a sleeveless orange-red garment, a leopard-print wrap at the waist, and an orange lower drape, with red rudraksha mala strands woven with small silver bells across the chest, waist, arms and legs. A headset microphone is visible near the face. The scene resembles a stage performance or shiva-themed presentation.2012-04-28A performer in a Shiva-style costume stands before an ornate golden-red arched backdrop, holding a large silver trident with bells hanging from its shaft. Long dark curly hair falls past the shoulders. He wears an orange sleeveless garment, a leopard-print cloth wrapped at the waist, and red rudraksha mala strands across the chest, arms and legs, with brass bells at the waist and ankles. His eyes are closed and one hand rests on the hip. The scene is lit in warm red and orange tones. Whether this is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the figure is described by role as a performer in costume.2012-04-28April 28 20122012-04-28A performer on a stage stands in a Shiva-like pose holding a silver trident in his right hand, his left hand on his hip. He has long dark curly hair and wears a headset microphone. He is draped in layered dark red and black rudraksha malas with silver bells, with matching beaded bands on his arms and ankles. His clothing is orange and a leopard-print cloth. Behind him is an ornate gold-embossed backdrop with a large circular medallion, lit by red and blue stage lights with smoke.2012-04-28April 28 20122012-04-28A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange and yellow draped garment and a leopard-print cloth, standing in front of an ornate gold-and-red arched backdrop under red stage lighting. He holds a silver trident in his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip. He wears layered rudraksha mala necklaces with small metal bells, rudraksha armbands and a rudraksha-and-bell waist strand, and a red mark on his forehead. A lapel microphone is visible near his face. The look resembles a Shiva-style stage costume. He appears to be a single performer, and the image is credited to the archive in its lower corner.2012-04-28A performer stands before an ornate golden arch lit in red and orange, with a sunset-lit water backdrop behind. He wears an orange garment over leopard-print cloth, layered with red rudraksha-style beaded malas, bells at the waist and ankles, and beaded armbands. He holds a tall silver trident with its prongs raised, wears long dark wavy hair, and stands in a theatrical Shiva-style pose. Stage lighting gives the scene a fiery glow.2012-04-28