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A performer stands on a raised platform before a large ornate golden arch lit by red and green stage light. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top layered with long strands of rudraksha-style beads and metal bell ornaments across the chest and waist, with a red-orange dhoti below. He holds a tall curved ornate bow in his right hand, and a leopard-print cloth covers the platform. A dark vertical trident-like staff stands at the right edge. Chains hang from his arms.

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A performer stands on a raised platform in front of an ornate copper-toned arched backdrop lit with red and green stage light. The figure wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment, a red-orange wrap skirt, a wide belt of metallic segments, layered beaded necklaces and metal chains on the arms, and a long metal trident-like staff is held in one hand. The face is painted green and the figure smiles broadly with hair falling loosely. A red velvet fan-shaped chair stands behind the figure. The scene suggests a costumed theatrical or devotional tableau.2012-09-21A performer stands on a dark red and black patterned platform in front of a large ornate golden-red arch with embossed panels. She wears a leopard-print bodice and short leopard-print top, a red dhoti-style skirt, a belt and wrist chains, and a long mala of red and green beads. Her face is painted green, her eyes are closed and she is smiling. She holds a long curved golden bow with a serpent-like form, and a backlit warm amber and red glow fills the background.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A man in a theatrical costume stands on a raised platform before a large circular golden-brown backdrop with embossed bead-like studs. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a red-orange dhoti-like lower garment, a long rudraksha-style bead mala and a belt of metallic cylinders, with chains at his wrists and arm. He grips a tall, shiny green-and-silver serpent-shaped bow with a curled top and smiles broadly. A red-and-gold curtain and a leopard-print cloth cover the platform, lit with green and red stage lighting.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer stands on a red-cushioned throne-like seat under a large ornate copper arch, holding a tall curved metallic bow in one raised hand. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment, a rust-orange dhoti, layered wooden bead malas and a chain-linked waist belt, with bangles on both arms. Warm orange and green stage lighting falls across the scene, and garlands hang at the top corners. A tiger-striped cushion backs the seat. The figure's hair is long and swept back, and the costume is theatrical in style.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A photograph of a single person standing on a raised stage before a large ornate golden arched backdrop lit in warm red and green tones. The person wears a leopard-print sleeveless top with a layered belt of tubular beads, long strands of beaded necklaces, chain bangles, and a red-orange dhoti-style lower garment. A curved silver bow-like prop with a serpent-head tip rests in one hand, while the other hand is on the hip. A leopard-print cloth covers the stage edge in front. The figure has long dark hair and a red bindi. The person's appearance shows some cues such as long hair, beaded adornments and ceremonial costume, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21