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A man stands alone on a dark stage under green and yellow spotlights, holding a tall golden trident (trishul) with a small golden damaru drum at its shaft. He wears a shirtless upper body draped in rudraksha malas and a golden-yellow waist cloth over rust-red dhoti, gold armbands, anklets and a crescent-topped crown in his hair. A dramatic backdrop shows painted mountain and cave imagery.

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December 16 20172017-12-16A performer on a dark stage stands barefoot on a red-carpeted platform in a Shiva-style costume with gold-painted skin and body. He holds a tall golden trident with a drape of fabric, rests one hand on his hip, and wears a rudraksha mala, layered bead necklaces, armbands and a golden waist sash over rust-orange dhoti-style drapery. Green and white stage lights illuminate a large projected backdrop behind him. This appears to be a dramatic stage presentation or tableau rather than a ritual; the figure's identity is not established by visible evidence, so the appearance is only a suggestive cue for an in-person performer.2017-12-16A performer dressed as Lord Shiva stands on a dark stage under green and white spotlights, holding a tall golden trident (trishul) upright in his right hand. He wears a gold and orange dhoti, a golden waist sash, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, gold armbands and anklets, with a crescent ornament and tilak on his forehead. His chest is bare, and he smiles toward the audience. Behind him is a painted dark backdrop with light streaks, consistent with a cultural performance rather than a ritual setting. One person is visible.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A man performs on a stage lit by green spotlights, standing barefoot with a smile. He holds a golden trident (trishula) in one hand, with a small hand drum (damaru) attached to its shaft. He wears a crown, a multi-strand rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold necklace, gold armbands and bangles, and a gold-toned upper cloth over bare shoulders, with rust-red dhoti-style lower garments. The stage backdrop shows a painted mountain and waterfall scene.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A performer dressed as Shiva stands on a stage under green and white spotlights, holding a tall golden trident with a decorated drum-shaped ornament and tassels. His body is painted gold, with rudraksha mala necklaces across his chest and waist, gold armbands, bangles and anklets, and rust-red dhoti-style draped cloth. A crescent ornament sits in his hair. A dark backdrop shows a painted cave-like landscape.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A performer dressed as Lord Shiva stands on a stage lit by green spotlights, holding a tall trident (trishul) with his right hand and raising his left hand in a blessing gesture. He wears gold-toned bare-chested adornments, a large gold necklace and beaded mala, a crown-like headpiece, a golden waist sash over rust-red dhoti-style drapery, and gold ankle bands. A dark painted backdrop of rocks and water fills the background. The image appears to be a theatrical devotional performance rather than a ritual setting. The performer's identity is not established from appearance.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A performer on a stage stands barefoot in a gilded costume painted gold, holding a tall golden trident with a rudraksha-wrapped shaft and a tasseled cloth on its crossbar. He wears rudraksha malas across his chest and arms, a gold necklace, a gold crown-like headpiece, and rust-orange draped dhoti-style trousers. Green stage lights and a backdrop with a painted mountain-like scene frame him. The image resembles a staged tableau of Shiva, depicting a deity role rather than a ritual event.2017-12-16