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A photo of a stage set with a large sculpted deity murti of a multi-armed goddess carved in relief on a grey backdrop, flanked by carved lion figures and stylised trees lit in pink and orange. In the centre a man stands holding a silver trident, wearing a long pink-red draped robe, a white bead garland and bangles. Pink lighting washes the stage and curtains. Appearance-based a person cues: long swept-back hair and ornate clothing with a garland, standing as the central figure on a ceremonial stage.

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A figure stands alone on a stage lit in pink and orange, holding a tall golden trident upright in the right hand while the left hand rests on the hip. He wears a pink-red draped garment, a long white-and-pink flower garland and a red bindi, with beaded bracelets on the arms. Behind him a large carved relief of a multi-armed deity murti is backed by a grey-brown sculpted wall, flanked by two lion statues on dark pedestals and carved figures at the sides. Stylised golden tree trunks frame the stage edges.2016-09-22A photograph of a single man standing on a lit stage in front of a large golden relief of a multi-armed deity. He holds a silver trident upright in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. He wears a long, draped red-orange garment, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, with bangles on his wrists and white tilak markings on his forehead. Lion sculptures flank a dark pedestal beside him, and theatrical lighting in pink and amber surrounds the set, with tree-like pillars on each side and red drapes behind.2016-09-22A standing man in a saffron-pink dhoti and matching draped shawl stands centre stage holding a silver trident in his raised right hand, with a long white-beaded and ornate necklace of white and gold beads around his neck. He wears a red tilak on his forehead, and bangles on his wrists. Behind him a large carved relief of a multi-armed deity murti with a tall crown is flanked by lion sculptures and seated stone figures, all lit in warm pink and orange stage lighting, with stylised golden trees framing the stage edges.2016-09-22A man stands alone on a stage lit in pink and orange light, holding a silver trident upright in his right hand. He wears a long strand of white flower garlands, a red-pink draped dhoti-style garment, bangles and an armband, and has long dark hair and a forehead marking. Behind him is a large carved stone-like backdrop showing a multi-armed deity murti with lion figures at its base, flanked by red drapes and stylised tree decorations.2016-09-22September 22 20162016-09-22September 22 20162016-09-22A single figure stands centre stage in a purple-pink lit theatrical set, holding a silver trident in the right hand. He wears a magenta-pink draped dhoti, a white flower garland and beaded necklace, and bangles on the arms. Behind him a large carved relief of a multi-armed deity murti rises between two seated stone figures and two stone lions, flanked by stylised golden trees. The scene reads as a staged tableau or demonstration backdrop.2016-09-22September 22 20162016-09-22A man in a rust-red dhoti-style wrap and a white and pink flower garland stands on a lit stage holding a silver trident in his left hand, his right arm raised in greeting. Behind him is a large golden sculpted deity murti with multiple arms, flanked by two golden seated figures with raised palms and lion sculptures, all framed by red curtains and stylised glowing tree trunks. a person is shown from appearance cues: long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style mala and a saffron-red robe, standing as the central performer on the stage.2016-09-22September 22 20162016-09-22A photograph of a stage set in warm pink and orange lighting, with two illuminated tree trunks framing a large carved relief of a multi-armed deity murti seated in a meditative pose. In the centre, a standing man in a red-pink dhoti and wrap, wearing a long white flower garland and bangles, holds a silver trident aloft with his right hand. He has long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead. Two golden lion-like statues flank the stage at the base of the relief. Two carved guardian figures appear at the lower corners. The performer is the only physical person visible on stage.2016-09-22September 22 20162016-09-22