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A single performer stands centred in a spotlit circle on a dark stage with blue light beams fanning upward behind him. He wears a patterned head wrap, a dark draped garment with rust-coloured cloth at the waist, and a large rudraksha mala across his chest, and he raises a golden trident with his right hand while his left arm extends outward. The scene resembles a theatrical portrayal of a deity form rather than a ritual setting.

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A single performer stands in a pool of white spotlight on a dark stage, portraying a Shiva-like figure with a trident. He wears a dark turban-like headpiece, a large beaded rudraksha-style necklace over a draped reddish-brown garment, and holds a tall silver trident with a gold-toned ornamented handle in his raised right hand while his left hand is extended. Blue beams of light fan out behind him, and a small metal post stands on the stage beside him.2017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10A single figure stands barefoot in a pool of white spotlight on a dark stage, with blue light beams behind. He wears a saffron-orange draped garment, a crown-like headpiece, and layered rudraksha malas around his neck. His right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Beside him stands a tall trident with a damaru drum attached near its shaft. The setting suggests a staged performance or presentation. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), shown through the saffron clothing, rudraksha malas, crown-like headpiece and long swept hair, with the figure presented as the central performer.2017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10A lone performer stands in a single spotlight on a dark stage, dressed as Lord Shiva with a crown-like headband, a rudraksha mala and ornate necklace, and a reddish-brown draped garment. He raises his left palm in a gesture of blessing and holds a tall ceremonial trident with his right hand, its shaft wrapped in a decorative band and a small drum-like ornament at the top. A small wooden post stands at his feet on the lit floor. The performer appears to be a costumed actor or dancer rather than a clearly identifiable ritual figure, and the photograph carries a person copyright line in the lower right corner.2017-08-10August 10 20172017-08-10A performer stands barefoot on a small pool of white light on a dark stage, lit by blue spotlight beams from above. He wears an orange-brown dhoti-style garment with a draped orange shawl across his left shoulder, a dark rudraksha-style bead mala across his chest, bead bracelets and a matching headpiece or crown. His right hand is raised in a blessing-like gesture. Beside him stands a tall golden trident with a damaru drum tied near its shaft. The scene resembles a Shiva-themed stage performance rather than a temple ritual.2017-08-10A performer in dark red and maroon draped garments stands in a spotlight on a dark stage, portraying a Shiva-like deity. He wears a dark headband, a large dark rudraksha-style bead mala, a silver armband and bracelets, and holds an ornate silver trident raised in one hand while the other hand is extended outward in a gesture. A small pedestal stands at his feet on the lit circle of the stage floor, and blue light beams fall from above into the darkness behind him.2017-08-10A standing figure on a dark stage lit by blue spotlights, illuminated within a pool of light on the floor. He wears a rust-orange dhoti and matching wrap, a patterned headband, rudraksha malas and a ceremonial necklace, and raises his right hand in blessing. Beside him stands a tall trident (trishula) with a small damaru drum attached near its shaft. The appearance is consistent with a person performance or ritual portrayal, with the figure presented in a role of divine Shiva iconography.2017-08-10