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A standing figure in an orange-red dhoti and draped shawl stands barefoot on a stage with a leopard-print pedestal behind him. He wears a leopard-print headband with a crescent ornament, layered rudraksha malas, and a leopard-print sash. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and a decorated damaru drum on the trident's shaft, with purple stage lights at his feet. Appearance-based label: a person, a dramatic costume performance in the style of Shiva, shown as a stage presentation rather than a ritual setting.

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September 18 20172017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18A standing figure in an orange-red draped robe with a patterned sash and a patterned headband with a crescent ornament, wearing rudraksha malas across the chest and bead bracelets on the upper arms, holds a tall silver trident in one hand and a small damaru drum in the other. The figure stands barefoot on a stage platform draped in leopard-print fabric, with a spotlight on the floor and dark background; a candle stands near the base. The figure appears to be a staged depiction of Shiva rather than a clearly identified living person, so no a person identification is made from appearance.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18 +4 copiesA single man stands barefoot on a stage lit by a spotlight against a black background, holding a tall golden trident with a gold-wrapped staff in his right hand and resting his left arm near it. He wears a saffron-orange draped garment, a crown-like headband, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and beaded armbands with a belt at the waist. Behind him is a leopard-print draped platform with a tiger-striped cloth on top. Purple light glows at the stage edges.2017-09-18A photo of a single standing figure on a dark stage, lit by spotlights, on a circular leopard-print platform. The figure wears an orange-red dhoti and draped orange shawl, a jewelled crown-style headband, multiple red rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and bangles on the arms. He holds a tall silver trident with a gold-and-silver drum-shaped ornament at its base, with a tassel hanging from it. A small white candle or pillar stands at the front of the stage.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18 +1 copiesSeptember 18 20172017-09-18 +1 copiesSeptember 18 20172017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18 +1 copiesA man stands barefoot on a lit stage against a black background, holding a silver trident in his right hand and a small hand drum fixed to its shaft. He wears a patterned headwrap with a crescent ornament, a red-orange dhoti-style wrap with a gold-trimmed belt, layered red and gold beaded necklaces, arm bands, and red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a raised platform draped in leopard-print fabric with a tiger-skin-like cloth, and a candle or lamp is placed at the lower left of the stage. The figure's appearance and the stage costume, with trident, drum and tiger skin, are consistent with a Shiva-themed stage presentation rather than a ritual setting.2017-09-18September 18 20172017-09-18