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A man stands on a red-draped throne-like platform in front of a large ornate arch with metallic repoussé bosses and a textured stone-look backdrop, lit in orange and green. He wears a leopard-print garment with tassels and a rudraksha-style bead mala draped across his chest, and holds a silver trident in his right hand while his left arm is raised. Strings of marigold-style garlands hang at the top corners and a red-orange glow fills the background. A purple bird logo sits in the upper left corner and a copyright line appears at lower right. The figure is a person by appearance, with long swept-back hair, a dark forehead mark, and distinctive ceremonial adornments with a trident, presented as a costumed performer on a throne-like stage.

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September 21 20122012-09-21A person stands on a raised red-draped platform in front of a large ornate arched backdrop with a textured stone-like wall, marigold garlands at the sides and warm orange and red lighting. The figure wears a leopard-print top layered with cylindrical beads, a long beaded necklace of rudraksha-style beads, a red dhoti-like lower garment, and a bindi on the forehead. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders, and the figure holds a silver trident in one hand while raising the other arm with beaded bracelets. A dark, tiger-striped throne-like seat sits behind. Appearance-based label: a person in a performing role, wearing rudraksha malas and a trident in a theatrical Shiva-style costume.2012-09-21A performer dressed as a fierce Shiva-style deity stands before an ornate golden arched backdrop lit in red and green. He holds a silver trident in his right hand, has dark tousled hair, a bindi and a broad smile, and wears a leopard-print sleeveless top with a red-and-gold draped skirt. Strings of rudraksha beads, chains and small bells hang across his chest and waist, with beaded armbands on his wrists and biceps. A decorated stone wall and a tiger-striped red cushion or seat appear behind him.2012-09-21A performer in a costume of leopard-print fabric with hanging bells and chains stands before a tall ornate golden arch and a red velvet throne-like backdrop, lit in green and red. He wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bead bracelets on both arms, holding a silver trident in his left hand and resting his right hand on his hip, with a red dhoti-like lower garment and bare feet. A vermilion bindi is visible on his forehead, and he smiles broadly. The scene resembles a staged or devotional performance.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A person stands on a red-draped raised platform in front of a large golden circular backdrop lit with warm yellow and green light. The figure holds a silver trident in the raised right hand, wears layered red and cream printed garments, dense bead and rudraksha-style necklaces, many bangles and a waist ornament. Long dark hair falls around the face, and a red-and-cream leopard-print cloth lies over the platform edge. Ornamental flowers hang at the top left. The setting resembles a stage or dais with ceremonial decoration. The figure appears to be a person by appearance cues including long swept hair, ornate beaded adornment and a trident, while the image is a photograph of a performance-style stage presentation.2012-09-21A performer stands on a raised red-draped platform before a large golden arched backdrop lit with green and orange light, posing as a Shiva-style figure. He holds a silver trident in his left hand, wears a dark beaded and metal-studded costume with rudraksha-like bead strands, layered bangles, a red-and-gold dhoti-style skirt and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stands a red throne-like seat with a patterned cloth, and wall garlands and small offerings appear on the platform.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A standing figure on a red throne-like seat in front of a large golden arched backdrop with a glowing amber light. The figure, with long dark hair and a red bindi, holds a silver trident in the left hand and wears layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, beaded bracelets, a dense bead-and-chain bodice and a red draped skirt. Green and amber stage lighting washes the scene and a floral garland hangs at the top edge. a person (long swept hair, ornate beaded adornment, trident and throne cues).2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a raised platform before a large ornate golden arch, lit in red, green and yellow light. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a rudraksha-style mala with bell ornaments, bangles and a red-orange dhoti-like cloth, and holds a green-lit trident in his right hand while his left arm extends outward. A third-eye mark is visible on his forehead and his eyes are closed. Behind him is a dark patterned throne-like backdrop with tiger-stripe fabric, and strands of white flower garlands hang at the edges. Only one person is visible in the scene.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21