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A figure stands on an ornate dark-red throne framed by a large circular arch with embossed metal-like patterning. The figure has long curly hair swept back, wears a patterned leopard-print sleeveless top with multiple beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, a rust-orange dhoti-like wrap, and a trident held in one hand with chains and bangles on the wrists. Marigold garlands hang on pillars at the sides, and warm red and yellow lighting fills the stage backdrop. a person appears on the throne with long swept-back hair, ornate beaded necklaces and a trident, as a ceremonial stage presentation.

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September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer dressed as a deity sits on a dark red throne-like seat within a large ornate circular arch with embossed metal-look panels. The figure wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a green-and-brown patterned wrap, multiple beaded necklaces and bangles, and holds a long trident in one hand while the other rests on the arch. The face is painted green and warm orange and red stage lighting fills the background. Garlands of marigold and red flowers hang on pillars at either side. The costume and setting suggest a staged religious tableau rather than a devotee, with no identifiable deity murti beyond the trident and costume.2012-09-21A performer in a theatrical Shiva-style costume stands before a dark red throne-like seat framed by a large ornate copper-toned circular arch. The figure wears a leopard-print garment, multiple green and red beaded necklaces, wristbands and a waist chain, and holds a tall trident with a chain hanging from it. Warm red and yellow stage lighting and garlands of marigold and rose flank the backdrop.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A figure stands on a dark red throne with a golden arched backdrop of embossed rounded panels, framed by garlands of yellow, white and red flowers hanging at the sides. The figure wears a draped saffron-coloured cloth, a belt of beaded and metallic ornaments, multiple rudraksha malas and a leopard-print shawl, and holds a trident in one hand. The scene is lit in warm orange and red tones with green accents. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, a ceremonial trident and layered beaded malas and a shawl, standing on the throne as the presiding figure. The background includes carved temple-style walls.2012-09-20July 08 20132013-07-08A performer dressed as a deity stands barefoot on a raised platform before a large ornate metal arch framed by red and yellow lighting. The figure holds a green-tinted trident in one raised hand and wears a patterned leopard-print sleeveless garment, layered beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style malas, a red-orange cloth wrap and a bangle on the wrist. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang on the pillars at each side, and a backdrop of lamps and carved niches surrounds the scene.2012-09-21