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A man stands barefoot on a stage under bright spotlights, holding a tall golden trident in his right hand with its prongs raised above his head. He wears a bare chest adorned with a layered rudraksha-style bead necklace and gold-toned ornaments, a gold waist belt, red-maroon draped dhoti-style trousers, gold anklets and bangles, and a dark headpiece. A stylized backdrop of glowing temple spires and deer in a forest appears behind him. The scene resembles a staged dance or drama performance.

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December 16 20172017-12-16A barefoot man in reddish-orange dhoti-style drapery and a gold-patterned bodice stands centre stage under green and white spotlights, holding a tall golden trident (trishul) upright in his raised left hand. He wears a large rudraksha mala and layered beaded necklaces, bangles on his arms, and a headdress with a crescent-like ornament in his hair. A painted backdrop shows a glowing blue and pink mountain cave, a stone spire and small figures near a forest. The photo is credited to a person.2017-12-16A performer on a dimly lit stage stands barefoot in a Shiva-style costume, holding a tall golden trident with a drum-shaped element and fringed tassels in his raised right hand while his left hand rests on his hip. He wears an orange-red dhoti, a gold bodice, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bracelets, with a dark head wrap and tilak. Spotlights in green and yellow light the backdrop, which shows a painted mountain scene with a white spire, forest and a herd of deer.2017-12-16A man stands on a lit stage holding a tall golden trident (trishul) upright in his raised right hand. He wears a gold-patterned bare torso with a dark rudraksha mala across the chest and waist, a red-orange dhoti-style lower garment, gold armlets and anklets, and a crescent ornament in his hair. Coloured spotlights in green-yellow and white beams light the scene, and a backdrop shows a mountain-like illuminated landscape with small animals. The figure appears to be a costumed performer in a theatrical presentation rather than a clearly identifiable individual.2017-12-16A man performs on a lit stage as a Shiva-style figure, standing barefoot with his right hand resting on his hip and his left hand holding a tall golden trident with a wrapped handle and tassels. He wears a bare chest adorned with a rudraksha-style bead mala and gold ornaments, a gold-and-brown belt, rust-coloured dhoti-style drapery, gold anklets and bangles, and a swept-back headpiece with a red and gold wrap. Multiple spotlights in white and green beam across the scene, and a backdrop screen shows a glowing illustrated image of a stylised trident-like structure and red figures. Only one physical person is visible.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A man stands on a stage bare-chested, smiling, holding a tall golden trident (trishul) upright in his raised right hand. He wears a rudraksha mala across his chest, gold armlets, and a golden waist sash over rust-red dhoti-style drapery. His hair is long and swept up with a crown-like band, and he has a red tilak on his forehead. Stage spotlights in green and white shine behind him, with a backdrop showing mountain waterfalls and a stylised landscape.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A man stands barefoot on a dark stage under green and yellow spotlights, holding a tall golden trident with his left hand and resting his right hand on his hip. He wears a bare chest covered by layered rudraksha malas and a gold-toned ornamental waist piece, with rust-red dhoti-style trousers and gold anklets. His hair is long and swept up with a crown-like ornament, and a tilak marks his forehead. Behind him a large backdrop shows a map-like landscape with waterfalls and a herd of deer.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16A stage performer dressed as Shiva stands barefoot under bright green and yellow spotlights, holding a tall golden trident with a drum tied to its shaft in his raised right hand. He is bare-chested, wearing a gold-embroidered red-orange dhoti, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, arm bands and a gold belt. His hair is tied up in a matted style with a decorative crown-like ornament. Behind him a painted backdrop shows a mountain landscape with a white flowing waterfall and a trident motif.2017-12-16December 16 20172017-12-16