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A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a raised red-and-gold draped platform in front of a large ornate golden circular arch, its surface embossed with rows of raised rectangular panels. He wears a dark patterned top, a tangle of beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, dark wrist bands and an orange-red dhoti, with long curly dark hair and green-tinted skin. He holds a trident with one hand on the hip, while a chain hangs from the trident and across his arm. Behind him yellow and orange fabric flares like flames against a warm reddish backdrop of carved walls and hanging bells, lit in warm orange and gold tones. The image appears to show a staged deity portrayal rather than a real-life ritual scene.

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A performer stands on a raised stage inside a large ornate golden circular arch, dressed as a Shiva-like deity murti figure. He holds a silver trident in one hand and rests the other on his hip, wearing a long rudraksha-style mala and layered beaded necklaces, an animal-print wrap, a red-orange dhoti, and bangles. A white tripundra mark is on his forehead. Behind him stand yellow and red draped cloths and a glowing backdrop with warm pink and orange lighting. The figure may be a tableau or costumed performance rather than a presiding a person, and the page's a person flag does not establish his identity from appearance.2012-09-22A standing male figure in a staged setting poses in front of a large golden ring-shaped frame lit in warm red and yellow light. He wears a leopard-print or patterned tunic, a long rudraksha-style bead necklace and mala, chains draped across his arms and waist, and a red-orange dhoti with a yellow sash. His left hand rests on a silver trident leaning beside him, and a vertical blue-grey vel-like staff is nearby. A flowing yellow and orange cloth hangs behind him against a carved temple-like backdrop. The figure's appearance is an ornate, theatrical costume rather than a clear identification, so the person is described by role and attire only.2012-09-22A man stands barefoot on a red-draped platform inside a decorated shrine lit in red and amber light. He wears a sleeveless, patterned garment, a dense layered rudraksha-style necklace and beaded malas, dark bangles and a red-orange dhoti-like wrap, and holds a silver staff with a serpent-shaped top in one hand while his other arm rests on a large ornate golden circular arch. Behind him are carved stone walls, hanging bells, a flame glowing in the background, and a red banner with a white kolam-like motif at the left edge. The figure has long swept-back hair and tilak markings. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), shown in person, with cues of long hair, rudraksha malas and a saffron-toned wrap.2012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22A performer dressed as the deity Shiva stands on a raised dais inside a large ornate golden arch lit in red and amber light. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and a chain hangs from his wrist. He wears a leopard-print patterned top, layered beaded and rudraksha-style necklaces, a red skirt, and bangles, with dark face paint and tousled dark hair. A red and yellow cloth billows behind him, and a brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. The setting resembles a stage tableau for a festival or satsang performance, with a banner in the upper right corner. The figure is a costumed performer rather than a deity murti.2012-09-22A figure stands on a stage in front of a large, ornate golden-green circular arch with a serpent-like carved coil on its left side, lit in warm red and orange light. The standing figure wears a shawl of dark green and gold beads, multiple strands of beaded necklaces, arm bands and bangles, and a red-orange dhoti, and holds a trident with a green-shafted handle. Behind the arch are a yellow and orange draped fabric and a backdrop of carved stone temple-style panels with pink flower arrangements. A video camera on a tripod is visible at the bottom of the frame, with audience silhouettes in the foreground.2012-09-22A performer on a stage stands in front of a large ornate golden circular arch with embossed patterns, lit in red and orange light. The figure has long dark hair, a red-orange dhoti-style lower garment, and a multicoloured patterned upper garment layered with a rudraksha-style mala and beaded necklaces, chains and bangles. A trident leans against the arch on the left, and a flowing orange-red cloth falls behind. A painted backdrop of temple-like architecture and flowers fills the background.2012-09-22A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a raised platform in front of a large ornate golden circular arch, glowing with warm orange and yellow light. The figure wears a green-sequined bodice, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a chain across the shoulders, bangles on both arms and a draped reddish-orange dhoti. A trident leans against the arch beside the figure, and a dark chain hangs from it. Behind the arch a flame-lit backdrop shows temple-style carvings. Red and white ornamental banners hang at the right edge.2012-09-22A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a raised platform before a large ornate golden circular arch with glowing yellow light behind it. The figure has green-tinted skin, a red tilak on the forehead, and wears a leopard-print bodice wrapped with beaded rudraksha-style malas and chains, a layered green and red dhoti-style skirt, dark bangles and armbands. One hand grips a silver trident while the other rests on the hip. A bright orange-yellow drape hangs behind. No physical audience is visible.2012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22A standing figure in a golden ornate circular arch framed by flames and warm red-orange lighting. The figure wears a red dhoti-like lower garment, a patterned sleeveless top, a long necklace of rudraksha beads and malas, layered metal armbands and chain bracelets, and holds a trident on a long staff at the left. A large ceremonial hoop with carved metallic relief surrounds the figure, with a fire or flame backdrop behind. Presentation cues match Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate ceremonial dress, posed as a stage tableau at a festival-style event.2012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22