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A photograph taken from behind of a person with very long, dark hair wrapped in a red-maroon headpiece decorated with round silver-and-gold ornaments. The person wears a maroon sleeveless top, leopard-print cloth around the waist, red beaded armbands and bracelets, and holds a long silver staff in the right hand while the left hand rests on the hip. Before them is a large illuminated painted or sculpted deity murti with multiple arms, ornate necklaces and silver-toned surfaces against a reddish backdrop.

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Photograph from behind of a single performer with very long dark hair flowing down the back, bound at the top with a red wrapped headpiece decorated with gold and white floral ornaments. The person wears a red sleeveless top, a leopard-print lower garment, and red beaded bangles on the upper arms and wrists. One hand rests on the hip while the other holds a tall silver staff or trident-like rod. In front stands a large illuminated deity murti or backdrop with multiple arms and silver-toned ornaments against a reddish stage wall.2017-06-27Photograph from behind of a long-haired performer in a reddish-brown wrap and leopard-print skirt, one hand on hip and the other gripping a tall silver staff. Long dark locks fall down the back, and the hair is bound up with a reddish-brown cloth and small ornate golden flower-shaped pins. Red-brown beaded bracelets and armlets adorn the arms. Behind is a large illuminated relief of a deity with multiple arms and a serpent-like figure in silver tones, in a dim reddish stage setting. One person visible; the figure is a costumed performer rather than an identified individual.2017-06-27June 27 20172017-06-27 +1 copiesJune 27 20172017-06-27A performer seen from behind stands on a stage in smoky, reddish-purple light, facing a large silver-toned deity murti with multiple arms and a garland of beads. The figure has very long dark hair pinned up with a maroon-and-gold bun decoration and small flower ornaments. They wear a maroon sash over the shoulders and a leopard-print skirt, with beaded maroon bangles on the upper arms and wrists. One hand rests on the hip while the other holds a tall silver staff or sword. A small fire glows at the lower left edge, and leopard-print cushions sit in the foreground.2017-06-27June 27 20172017-06-27 +1 copiesJune 27 20172017-06-27A photograph from behind of a figure standing with one hand on the hip and the other holding a tall silver staff with a tassel. The figure has very long dark braided hair wrapped under a rust-red headband and wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment with a rust-red panel at the back, plus beaded bracelets on the upper arm and wrist. Behind is a large painted or sculpted backdrop of a seated deity figure with a layered white necklace and an open book or scroll in one hand, and a stack of red, orange and dark-toned fabric bolts stands to the left. The figure's face is not visible.2017-07-25June 27 20172017-06-27Seen from behind, a figure with very long dark braided hair tied up with a wide rust-red and orange wrap stands with one hand on the hip and the other holding a silver ceremonial staff with an ornate top. The person wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment with a rust-red vest, and beaded bracelets on the upper arm and wrist. Behind is a large painted or sculpted red-brown deity figure with multiple strands of pearl-like necklaces and armlets, and a stack of orange, pink and red tassels stands at the left edge. The scene looks like a staged theatrical or temple-style tableau rather than a crowd gathering.2017-07-25Photograph of a figure seen from behind, standing with one hand on the hip and holding a long silver staff or trident in the other. The figure has very long dark hair hanging down the back, tied up at the top with a rust-red wrap, and wears a leopard-print garment over a red-brown sleeveless top. Wooden rudraksha-style bracelets encircle the upper arm and wrist. Behind is a large, dim, reddish painted or sculpted deity figure with multiple strands of white beads around its neck. Stacked red, orange and dark fabric panels stand at the left edge.2017-07-25 +1 copiesA performer seen from behind on a stage, with long black dreadlocked hair falling down the back under a deep red headpiece with gold ornaments. The person wears a dark red top with red beaded armbands and wrist bands, leopard-print cloth at the waist, and holds a tall metal staff in one hand with the other hand on the hip. Ahead stands a large silver-toned statue of a deity murti with layered pearl necklaces, a crown, and an upraised arm holding an object, lit against a warm red backdrop with draped red curtain at left.2017-06-27