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A photograph of a single performer on a stage set, standing on a dark red arched throne-like platform in front of a large golden arched backdrop lit with warm orange and green light. The figure wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a red-orange dhoti-style drape, layered beaded necklaces, chains and bangles, and a bandolier-like belt of metallic tubes, with long dark hair, and raises one arm to hold a tall ornate golden bow. Hanging garlands frame the upper corners of the backdrop. Appearance cues are theatrical costume rather than an identifiable ritual figure, so the person is described by role as a costumed performer.

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A 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.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A 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.2012-09-21A performer stands on a raised stage before a large red throne-like seat and a curved golden arch, lit in green and orange. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top with a belt of metal cylinders, a long red-orange dhoti, and many beaded and rattle-tipped necklaces. Chains wrap his arms and waist, and a bindi is on his forehead. He holds a long metallic serpent-shaped bow with one hand and smiles. The scene resembles a theatrical portrayal of a bow-wielding figure rather than a recognizable deity murti.2012-09-21A performer dressed as a mythological archer stands on a raised dais before a large ornate arch of embossed gold-red metal, lit with warm orange and green stage light. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment, a red dhoti-style lower cloth, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bead bands, a tilak on the forehead, and holds a long green-and-gold serpent-shaped bow with a chain. Behind him are glowing yellow fabric panels and draped beads. A decorative lace-patterned cloth covers the platform edge.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A 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.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21