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A person stands on a red arched throne-like seat under a golden repousse arch, lit with green and warm orange light. They wear a leopard-print sleeveless top and a red-orange wrap skirt, with many rudraksha-style beads, a dense rudraksha mala, metal bell ornaments on a belt and chain, and beaded bracelets. They hold a silver trident in the left hand, and the right hand rests on the hip. A red bindi is visible on the forehead. The scene resembles a theatrical or dramatic performance of a deity figure.

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September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A figure stands on a red-draped raised platform before a large glowing golden arch with embossed panels and warm orange backlight. The figure wears long dark hair, a red bindi, a leopard-print tunic with rudraksha-style beads and chains draped across the chest, bangles on both wrists and arms, and a red dhoti-like lower garment. One hand grips a silver trident leaning against the platform, the other rests on the hip. The lighting casts a green tint on the face and skin. Looking at the camera, the figure smiles. A small statue-like decoration is visible at the lower right. Strands of flower garland hang near the top of the arch. The background is a stylised stone wall. The page indicates this event, but the figure's appearance is not clearly identifiable from visible cues alone, so the presence of a person cannot be confirmed.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 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 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A person dressed in an elaborate costume of Shiva-like iconography stands before a large ornate golden arch backdrop, lit in warm orange with green and red stage lighting. He holds a silver trident with a crescent motif in his right hand, wears a leopard-print sleeveless top with cylindrical brass or copper tube pieces across the chest, waist and sash, layered beaded and chained necklaces, bangles and arm bands, and a red-orange dhoti-style lower garment. Long dark tousled hair frames a smiling face with a red tilak mark on the forehead. He stands in front of a red draped throne-like seat with a zebra-striped fabric. The person appears to be a tableau or performance costume rather than a ritual setting.2012-09-21A performer stands on a red velvet throne-like seat before a large ornate copper arch, lit with green and orange stage lighting. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a red draped skirt, layered rudraksha-style beads and chains, bangles and arm bands, and holds a tall silver trident in his left hand while resting his other hand on his hip. A tiger-striped cloth covers the platform edge. Garlands hang at the top corners. No ritual fire or deity murti is visible.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21