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A performer dressed in a costume of a leopard-print sleeveless tunic with metallic bead and chain ornaments, a belt of cylindrical tubes, layered beaded necklaces, and bangles, with a red-orange dhoti, stands on a dais in front of a red velvet throne-like backdrop and an ornate gold arched panel. He holds up a large silver serpent-shaped bow with a string, smiling, with a red bindi on his forehead. Green and red stage lighting colours the scene. The figure appears to be a costumed dramatic performance rather than a ritual scene.

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September 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 20122012-09-21September 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.2012-09-21A performer stands on a dark red throne framed by a large ornate golden-red arch, dressed as a hunter-warrior figure in a leopard-print sleeveless garment layered with beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style malas, a chain-and-bell belt, metal bangles, and a red-orange dhoti. He holds a tall golden bow with one arm raised, smiling broadly under green and red stage lighting, with a glowing yellow backdrop and hanging garlands behind him. A small round logo appears at the upper left. The scene is a staged theatrical or festival tableau rather than a ritual setting. a person appearance is not clearly established from visible cues, so identity remains uncertain.2012-09-21A 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 20122012-09-21A performer stands on a red-draped throne-like platform in front of an ornate golden arch, under warm orange and green stage lighting. The figure wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a dense necklace of beads, layered bangles, a chain-and-tassel belt, and a long orange-red dhoti. One arm is raised holding a large curved silver-green bow with a arrow at its tip, while the other hand rests on the hip. A red bindi marks the forehead, and the performer smiles.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A 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.2012-09-21