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A staged theatrical scene in purple fog and blue light. In the foreground, a performer seen from behind has very long black hair wrapped under an orange-red headpiece and wears an orange draped cloth; she holds a trident-like staff. Behind her, a painted backdrop shows a blue-skinned deity with a crescent moon in the hair, a red-and-white crown, and multiple arms in a jungle setting with pink lotus flowers. On the right, a bearded man in white dhoti and shawl stands with hands raised in greeting, and a seated figure in white is partially visible on the left. The scene resembles a dramatic re-enactment of a sacred story.

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A staged theatrical scene in purple-blue fog. In the foreground a performer seen from behind has long dark braided hair, a red-and-gold headwrap and a red garment, with hands on hips and a gold armband. Behind her, a large painted backdrop shows a multi-armed blue deity murti with a crescent moon, set in a dark forest with leaves and lotus-like pink flowers. Two robed figures in white dhoti-style clothing stand at the sides with hands folded in anjali, and a third figure kneels in prayer. A small offering arrangement with a striped cloth sits at lower left.2016-02-15Stage photograph of a performer seen from behind in a theatrical Shiva-themed scene under purple lighting and fog. A figure with long dark hair falling to the waist wears a red-orange garment and a red-gold head wrap, holding a silver trident in one hand while the other hand rests on the hip. Behind them, a large painted backdrop shows a blue-skinned deity figure with multiple arms and a crown, surrounded by jungle foliage and lotus-like flowers. Two figures in white dhoti-style garments stand with palms pressed together at the sides of the stage. Fog drifts across the stage floor in front of stage lights.2016-02-15A photo of a dimly lit stage washed in deep blue light and haze. In the centre stands a figure seen from behind with long, dark hair falling past the shoulders, one hand on the hip and a long trident held upright in the other hand. Behind the figure a large painted backdrop shows a seated deity with a crown and an elaborate necklace, surrounded by painted figures and trees. Foliage is visible at the right edge of the stage. The figure's face is not visible, so their identity cannot be determined from the image.2016-02-04 +2 copiesA staged stage performance in a forest-themed set with purple haze. A performer seen from behind wears a rust-orange wrap and a matching orange head wrap, with long dark hair flowing down the back and a trident held at the side. Painted backdrop shows a large deity murti with multiple arms in a jungle scene. Two white-clad figures stand with hands folded to either side, and pink lotus-like lights glow at the right edge. Green foliage and a draped white cloth lie in the foreground.2016-02-15February 04 20162016-02-04 +2 copiesA figure with long dark flowing hair stands in blue-violet light amid dense fog on a stage, holding a tall silver trident with one hand and resting the other on the hip. Behind is a painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity murti with a crown, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, seated on a bull amid painted forest foliage. The figure wears white lower garments. Pink flowers and foliage appear at the right edge.2016-02-04 +2 copiesA figure with long dark hair flowing down the back stands in blue-violet stage light amid drifting smoke or mist. The person wears a light garment and holds a tall ceremonial staff topped with a trident-like finial in the right hand, with the left hand on the hip. Behind is a painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity murti with a crown, rudraksha-style beads and a bull beside it, set among trees and foliage. One person is visible, appearing as a sannyasi-like performer, and the candidate's presentation includes long hair and a trident staff, but the face and clothing are too dim to confirm identity.2016-02-04 +2 copiesA photograph of a stage set in blue-violet light and drifting mist. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind has long dark hair falling to the back, a bare upper body with arm adornments, and holds a silver trident. Behind the figure a large painted backdrop shows a multi-armed goddess with a crown and necklaces seated in a forest scene with trees and animals. Dim figures are visible at the lower left of the backdrop. The scene appears to be a theatrical staging rather than a live ritual.2016-02-04 +2 copiesFebruary 04 20162016-02-04 +2 copiesFebruary 04 20162016-02-04 +2 copiesA purple-lit stage set with haze shows a long-haired figure seen from behind, seated on a raised throne-like platform and holding a silver trident upright. The figure wears a dark garment with white cloth at the feet. Behind them a large painted backdrop depicts a seated deity with a tall crown, elaborate necklaces and a raised hand, beside a white bull and a forest scene with trees and figures. Foliage and pink flowers stand at the right edge.2016-02-04 +2 copiesFebruary 15 20162016-02-15