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A figure in a dark-green painted or tinted body appears in a glowing orange-red stage setting, standing before a large dark ornate circular arch with embossed patterns. The figure wears a rudraksha mala of beads around the neck, a dark patterned waist garment, and a red-brown lower wrap, with one arm raised holding a bow-like curved staff. Garlands of marigold-style flowers hang on the pillars at both sides, and a carved stone-like backdrop surrounds the scene. The figure appears to be a performer in costume rather than an identifiable person, and the setting resembles a dramatic tableau or ceremonial display.

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September 21 20122012-09-21September 20 20122012-09-20A figure stands on a raised dark red throne with a leopard-print cloth draped over its base, in front of a large circular metal arch with embossed relief. The figure wears a patterned sleeveless top, a long orange-red wrap, layered beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, and holds a tall trident-like staff in one hand. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang on the side pillars, and warm green and red stage lighting fills the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the figure has long swept-back hair, ornate layered necklaces and a saffron-toned wrap, seated on a throne as the central figure. Only one physical person is visible.2012-09-21A photograph of a figure in a decorated stage setting standing on a red-draped platform before a large ornate circular arch of embossed metal. The figure wears a leopard-print tunic, a red-orange lower cloth, layered beaded necklaces, bangles and a belt of chains, and holds a tall curved green-and-silver serpent-shaped bow. Marigold and red-and-white flower garlands hang on both sides, and warm orange-yellow lighting illuminates a carved stone-patterned wall behind. A figure in a costume tableau rather than a clear ritual or discourse scene; no readable name is visible.2012-09-21September 20 20122012-09-20A performer stands on a dark throne-like seat in front of a large circular metallic halo framed by red and white flower garlands, with a warm orange and red backdrop. The figure wears a patterned sleeveless top, a long rust-red skirt, layered beaded necklaces, bangles and a trident-like staff held in one hand, with wild dark hair swept back. A leopard-print cloth covers the base of the throne. Appearance is theatrical rather than clearly identifiable, so no a person identification is made; the figure is described by role as a costumed performer on a throne.2012-09-21A performer dressed as a goddess-style figure sits on a dark red throne with a fan-shaped back under a large ornate copper-coloured arch. She wears a leopard-print blouse with layered red and green beaded necklaces, a red skirt, and bangles, and holds a long ornate silver-gold bow with a string drawn. Warm red and orange stage lighting with green accents surrounds her, and a garland hangs at the upper left against a textured yellow wall.2012-09-21September 20 20122012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20A performer in a Shiva-style costume stands in front of an ornate arched metallic gateway in warm orange and red stage lighting. The figure, with dark curly hair and blue-green painted skin, holds a trident in one hand and rests the other on the hip, wearing layered beaded necklaces, bangles and a dark draped garment. Flower garlands hang along the backdrop behind the arch. The figure is a costumed performer rather than an identifiable individual, so no identity is assigned.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 20 20122012-09-20