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A smiling performer dressed as a Shiva-style deity stands before a large ornate arch of embossed metallic panels glowing in orange and green light. He holds a polished silver trident with a green-lit shaft, wears a leopard-print garment with beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, and has a tilak and wild long hair. Behind him are garlands of white and red flowers and a warm stone-textured backdrop.

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September 21 20122012-09-21A man stands in front of a large ornate golden arch lit with red and green light, smiling and holding a silver trident with his right hand while his left hand rests on his hip. He wears a leopard-print garment, a long bead necklace with a red and white cord, multiple dark bead bracelets and armlets, and a wide belt of small metallic tubes. Behind him a red cushion with a tiger-striped pattern sits on a seat, and a warm glowing background of temple-like architecture completes the scene.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21January 11 20132013-01-11A performer dressed as a fierce goddess stands before a large ornate arched backdrop lit in red and orange. She wears a leopard-print sleeveless top layered with beaded necklaces, a red skirt, and bangles on her wrists, with dark curly hair and bindi. Her arms are outstretched, one holding a chain attached to a trident-like staff at her side, and she smiles and gestures expressively. Behind her is a dark red curved throne-like seat and a glowing stone wall with hanging beads.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A photograph of a person in ornate costume standing before a glowing golden arch with flames behind. The figure wears a tiger-stripe patterned garment, a long necklace and bracelets of skull-shaped beads and rudraksha-style beads, and a red bindi on the forehead. Long dark hair falls to the shoulders. The figure holds a silver trident in the left hand and rests the right hand on the hip. Orange and yellow fire light fills the background, with a corner of marigold-like flowers visible at the right edge. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), shown in a role-play of Shiva imagery, with the costume cues of long hair, skull beads and rudraksha, and trident.2013-01-11March 02 20132013-03-02A man with long, wild dark hair and a red bindi stands in front of an ornate copper-toned arch lit with warm orange and green light. He wears a leopard-print garment, layered beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, bangles and chains, and holds a tall silver trident with his right hand while his left arm is extended. Behind him a red draped backdrop and a glowing arched shrine-like setting suggest a staged ceremonial or theatrical scene. a person appears as the central figure based on the long swept hair, trident, ornate adornments and ceremonial styling.2012-09-21September 16 20122012-09-16A figure stands on a raised golden platform inside a large circular golden arch framed with embossed metal panels. The person wears a red and green draped garment, a leopard-print belt or waist cloth, and multiple beaded green necklaces, and holds a silver trident in the right hand while the left hand touches the head. Long dark hair falls to the shoulders. Behind is a golden temple-style niche with hanging bells, lit in red and green stage lights. Wooden stage steps and offerings sit at the base.2013-03-08September 21 20122012-09-21