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A photograph of a man standing on a stage under red and orange lighting, beside a large flame-like backdrop and an ornate golden-patterned throne-like seat. He holds a long trident-topped staff with a rope and shell-like ornament hanging from it. He wears a dark patterned sleeveless garment with rows of rudraksha-style beads across the chest and waist, and beaded bracelets on his arms. His long hair is swept back. A stylized bird logo appears in the upper left corner. Identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so the a person field is set accordingly.

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April 16 20122012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16A performer stands on a stage lit in deep red and orange against a dark curtain, with a bright flame blazing at the right edge. He holds a tall metal trident-like spear with a curled serpent-shaped ornament near its base in his right hand. He wears a dark, ornately patterned sleeveless garment with a band of tubular metal bead ornaments across the chest and waist, along with dark rudraksha-style beaded bracelets on his arms. His hair is long and swept back, and he is smiling toward the side. An ornate golden-brown metal shield or panel sits in the right foreground. This appears to be a staged dramatic performance, with the flame and warm lighting creating a theatrical mood.2012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16A single figure stands on an ornate silver throne against a red velvet curtain with large orange and yellow flame-like fabric behind. The figure holds a tall silver trident in the left hand, with the right hand on the hip. He wears a black and white leopard-print garment, layered rudraksha-style beaded straps across the chest and waist, beaded armbands, and striped leg wraps. Long dark hair falls to the shoulders. Pose and setting are theatrical, with dramatic red and orange lighting. Appearance-based candidate: a person, shown in a depiction of the trident-bearing Shiva-like attire and throne presentation, making this a photo of a single person on stage.2012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16A figure stands in profile on a dark stage lit in red and orange, holding a tall golden trident with a rounded finial. The figure has long curly dark hair and wears a black and silver-studded costume with a shoulder adornment and dark beaded bands on the upper arm and wrist. To the right a large bright flame or fiery glow rises beside an ornate gold-embroidered backdrop, and a red panel fills the left side of the frame. The scene suggests a theatrical staging of a Shiva-associated figure with a trident, with no visible ritual activity. No clear appearance-based cues establish the identity of the figure, so no name is assigned.2012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16A photograph of a person standing on an ornate, gold-embossed throne-like platform in front of a large, vivid orange-red flame backdrop. The figure holds a silver trident (trishul) in the right hand, with long dark wavy hair, a patterned bare-shouldered garment, layered ceremonial chains and bracelets, and the other hand resting on the hip. The warm red lighting dominates the scene. a person cues include long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold chains and a trident, though the appearance is only partially clear.2012-04-16A man with shoulder-length wavy dark hair stands in red-lit stage light before dark red drapery, holding a silver trident with a sword-like blade in his right hand. He wears a dark patterned sleeveless garment, a rudraksha-style bead strap across his chest, dark beaded bracelets and a pendant necklace. To the right, a blurred bright orange-lit figure and an ornate golden-brown carved seat or throne edge are visible.2012-04-16April 16 20122012-04-16