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A woman in a leopard-print top with a brass-shell belt and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace stands on a stage in red and green lighting, laughing and holding a tall silver trident with bells. She wears layered chain and bead bracelets, drop earrings and red drape trousers. Behind her are a red zebra-striped chair and an ornate gold arch decorated with flower garlands. The performance appears to be a theatrical or ceremonial presentation rather than a clearly identified ritual. No identifiable a person appearance cues are visible, so this is a person in costume.

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