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A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands in front of an ornate metallic arched backdrop lit with green and red lights. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment layered with rudraksha-style beads and tubular metal ornaments across the chest and waist, beaded bands on the upper arms and wrists, and a red cloth wrapped at the hips. He holds a silver trident with a chain hanging from its shaft, and has a red bindi and tilak on his forehead with dark tousled hair. Warm red and green stage lighting covers the scene.

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A single performer dressed as Lord Shiva stands before a large dark red fan-shaped backdrop with a metallic copper-toned arch behind him, lit in red and green. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top layered with strands of rudraksha-like beads and small brass bells, a wide bell-studded belt, a red-orange dhoti, and matching beaded bracelets. He holds a silver trident with a crescent ornament in his right hand, with a smile and a tilak on his forehead. The setting suggests a staged devotional or theatrical tableau.2012-09-21A man with long dark wavy hair and a red bindi stands on a raised platform before a large ornate arched backdrop of embossed copper panels, lit in green and red. He wears a leopard-print garment draped over one shoulder, a strand of wooden rudraksha-style beads crossing his chest, a belt of tubular beads, a red dhoti, and chain-link bracelets. He holds a tall silver trident-staff with a green-lit ornament in his right hand and smiles. A dark patterned throne-like seat stands behind him.2012-09-21A performer stands before a red-and-gold arched backdrop on a dark tiger-striped throne-like seat, lit by green and orange stage lights. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top layered with rows of bells, a long rudraksha-style bead mala and chains, a peach draped skirt, and bead bracelets. He holds a tall silver-green trident with a serpent-like chain, smiling with eyes half-closed. Scene is a costumed stage tableau with one visible person.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A man stands on a raised platform before a large ornate arched backdrop with glowing metallic panels, lit in green and red stage light. He holds a tall golden trident in his left hand, wears a red-orange dhoti, a leopard-print sleeveless top, and layered rudraksha malas with bead bracelets and armlets. He has long dark curly hair and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him is a dark arched throne-like frame with a tiger-striped pattern.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A single performer stands on a red draped platform in front of a golden arched backdrop lit with warm yellow light, dressed as a Shiva-like deity figure. He holds a silver trident in his left hand, with a chain looped around his arm, and rests his other hand on his hip. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a dense cascade of rudraksha beads and metal-capped rudraksha strands across his chest, a chain belt, dark beaded bracelets and anklets, and a rust-orange dhoti with green borders. His long dark hair is swept back and he has a red bindi on his forehead. The figure appears to be a costumed performance tableau rather than a ritual scene, and no identity is established for him.2012-09-22September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer dressed as a deity in a theatrical tableau sits on a red and black zebra-striped throne before a large ornate golden arch lit with warm orange light. He holds a silver trident in one hand, with chains draped across his arm and torso. He wears a leopard-print top, rudraksha-style bead necklaces, a belt of tubular beads, a red-orange dhoti and a red tilak on his forehead. His face is painted green-tinged under colored stage lights. A leopard-print cloth covers the throne's base.2012-09-21