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A performer stands barefoot on a stage facing a large golden relief of a seated, multi-armed Shiva-like deity carved into a rock-textured wall. The standing figure wears a long black dreadlocked hairpiece with a small ornament, a leopard-print short top with a red-orange sleeveless vest, red-orange dhoti-style lower garment with gold border, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets and an armband. A silver trishul stands upright beside him, planted on a red platform draped with a tiger-print cloth. The mood is ceremonial, with warm stage lighting and a green plant at the right edge.

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May 04 20162016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesA standing man in a dark turban and rust-red dhoti and shawl, wearing a leopard-print wrap over his waist, layered gold and red beaded necklaces, red bead bracelets and armlets, with a white tilak and red dot on his forehead. He holds a silver trishul at his side and smiles, standing barefoot on a red stage. Behind him a large golden-faced deity murti with multiple arms and a crown is carved into a stone-textured wall, flanked by carved lion figures, and a tiger-striped cloth lies on the platform. The man shows distinctive adornments and a trishul, a compatible presentation, but the cues are not sufficient to confirm identity, so he is described by role as a performer on stage.2016-05-04 +1 copiesA performer stands barefoot on a red stage in front of a large gilded relief of a multi-armed deity with a crown and elaborate necklaces, flanked by carved figures. The standing figure wears a red dhoti, a leopard-print cloth wrapped at the waist, a tiger-striped seat behind, layered gold necklaces, rudraksha bracelets, and a crescent ornament in the hair. The face is painted with white tripundra markings, and he holds a tall white trident staff with both hands on his hips.2016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesA standing man on a red-edged stage holds a silver trishul with a striped white-and-pink staff in his right hand. He wears a black turban, white tripundra markings on the forehead, gold earrings, layered gold and bead necklaces, a rudraksha-style bracelet set and a leopard-print shawl over a maroon garment. Behind him a large golden-faced relief of a multi-armed deity murti is carved into a textured stone-like wall, with lion and tiger carvings to the sides and a tiger-striped cloth on the floor. Sculpted figures appear on the wall, and the stage has a warm, dramatic light.2016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +3 copies