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A performer on a stage stands with their back to the camera, holding a silver trident with a drum-shaped ornament at the handle, before a backdrop of large animated flames. The performer has very long dark hair tied back with a patterned headband, bare arms with silver armbands, and a rose-coloured draped garment with a belt. Beside them stands a cheetah-print cushioned block. Spotlight beams cut through the dark stage, and a small wooden bench sits at the lower right. A figure in this costume and pose resembles a dramatic theatrical portrayal of Shiva rather than an identifiable ritual.

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A performer on a stage stands with back to the camera, dressed as a Shiva-style figure in long dark braided hair tied with a silver band, rust-coloured draped dhoti-style clothing and silver armlets, holding a silver trident with a drum-like tassel in one hand and resting the other on the hip. Before a backdrop of animated orange and red flames, a leopard-print pedestal or throne is behind him, with spotlight beams cutting through haze. A small candle or lamp stands at the lower left of the stage. This is a staged dramatic performance, not a live ritual.2017-09-18Stage photograph of a performer seen from behind, long dark hair falling down the back, wearing a peach-coloured draped costume with a headband and armbands. The figure stands on a leopard-print pedestal, holding a silver trident with one hand while resting the other on the hip, in front of a large backdrop of stylised orange and red flames with spotlight beams above. A small white ritual object stands on the floor at the base of the pedestal. The scene resembles a staged theatrical tableau rather than a devotional setting.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18A performer seen from behind on a stage in a theatrical Shiva-style presentation. The figure has long black hair with a decorative headband, bare upper body with bangles on the arms, and a peach-coloured draped lower garment. The figure holds a tall silver trident with a small damaru drum and tassel, standing beside a leopard-print covered platform. Behind is a large backdrop of animated orange and red flames.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18A performer dressed as Lord Shiva stands with their back to the camera on a stage, facing a backdrop of large projected flames in red, orange and yellow. The figure has long, loose black hair, a silver band on the head, a light peach-coloured wrap and dhoti-style trousers, and silver armbands. They hold a silver trident in the right hand, with a small drum-like object attached near its base, and rest the left hand on the hip. Beside them stands a cylindrical pedestal covered in leopard-print fabric, with a draped cloth on top. Bright blue-white spotlights beam down from above. The scene is a theatrical depiction of Shiva rather than a documented ritual, and the performer's identity is not established.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18A performer dressed as Shiva stands with his back to the camera on a stage, facing a large blazing fire projected behind him. He wears a long dark braided hair with a crescent moon ornament and a silver headband, peach-coloured dhoti-style trousers, and arm bands. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip, standing atop a leopard-print pedestal. Stage spotlights stream down through the smoke, and bright orange flames fill the backdrop. The scene is a theatrical enactment of Shiva rather than a ritual setting.2017-09-18A performer dressed as a Shiva figure stands with his back to the camera on a stage lit by red-orange flames projected on a large screen behind him. He wears a striped headband, long dark braided hair falling down his back, a tan draped garment with bare upper body and armbands, and holds a trident with a small damaru drum in his raised hand. Beside him is a leopard-print pedestal or throne block. The stage floor reflects teal and green lighting. This is a staged theatrical performance, with no visible a person candidate identifiable by appearance, as the figure is seen from behind and in costume.2017-09-18A performer seen from behind on a stage, portraying Shiva in a dramatic reenactment. He has long dark hair falling down the back, a leopard-print headband with a crescent ornament, and wears a rose-coloured dhoti and wrap with bangles on the upper arms. He holds a silver trident with a tall wrapped staff, and stands beside a leopard-print pedestal with a striped cloth. Behind him a large backdrop shows red and orange flames. Floor reflections and a small white candle are visible. No identifiable a person candidate is shown; the figure is costumed as a deity role.2017-09-18A stage performance photograph seen from behind. A single performer with long dark hair tied up under a patterned headband stands on a glossy stage, wearing a peach-coloured draped dhoti-style garment and armbands. He holds a silver trident with a small drum-shaped ornament and a tassel in one raised arm, while his other hand rests on his hip. Behind him a leopard-print pedestal sits in front of a large backdrop of projected flames and red fire-like shapes, with spotlight beams from above.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18