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A photograph of a single figure on a stage bathed in strong white and lavender spotlight beams. The figure stands barefoot in a light-coloured wrap with a bare upper body, one arm raised with fingers gesturing, and the other arm holding a tall ornate trident with a decorated drum-like element near its base. Haze fills the stage, and a truss rig is visible overhead.

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December 16 20172017-12-16A figure stands on a bright stage amid strong white and lavender spotlight beams, raising one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a tall ornate trident (trishul) upright in the other. The person wears a white dhoti and is bare-chested with a reddish-brown wrap at the waist; the face is partly obscured by haze and light. Stage truss and lights are visible overhead. The scene appears to be a darshan performance; no other people are visible.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A figure in a reddish-brown sleeveless garment and white dhoti stands centre stage in a haze of blue-white spotlight beams. He raises one hand in a blessing gesture while holding a trident-topped staff in the other hand, with a small hand drum tied to the staff. Dramatic light rays fan out across the dark stage. The figure appears to be a performer dressed as a deity, and the page notes a person attended this 2017 event, but the appearance is uncertain and no clear cues are visible.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A performer stands alone on a stage lit by sweeping blue-white spotlight beams and haze. He wears a dark red sleeveless top and a light wrap around the waist, with a red headband. He holds a trident in one hand and a small damaru drum in the other, while raising one arm to his head. The stage floor reflects the lights, and dark audience silhouettes sit at the bottom edge. Corner text reads 'Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, , ' over the image2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A performer on a stage dressed as a Shiva-like deity, bare-chested with an orange-red dhoti and wrapped belt, gold armlets and anklets, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. He holds a golden trident with a damaru hanging from its shaft in one hand and raises the other hand near a crescent-moon headpiece. Strong blue-white spotlights beam down across a reddish stage floor, with a painted waterfall backdrop on the right. The figure is a costumed performer, not an identified person.2017-12-16A figure in dark red and maroon ceremonial cloth stands centre stage holding a tall black trident with a small hand drum hanging from its shaft. Bright white stage lights beam through haze behind him, and a faint projected image of colourful graphics appears on the backdrop. The stage is dimly lit with a dark floor and a low dark stage edge in front. Visible text in the lower right reads a copyright credit and source line.2017-12-16