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A figure with long dark hair stands on a raised platform before an ornate gold-embossed arched backdrop, lit in red and green. The figure holds a silver trident upright with both hands, wears a green and leopard-print blouse, a green wrap garment, and red drapery over one shoulder, with a beaded necklace and bangles. A tiger-striped cloth and offerings lie at the base.

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March 08 20132013-03-08March 08 20132013-03-08Photograph of a performer costumed as a deity on a stage lit with red and green lights. A figure with long dark wavy hair and a green-patterned bodice holds a silver trident with a large upward-curved prong, gripped in both hands at chest height. A red cloth drapes over one shoulder and wraps the lower body, with green fabric beneath. Behind, an ornate gold-toned arched backdrop with circular scrollwork frames the figure. One person is visible.2013-03-08March 08 20132013-03-08A performer stands on an ornate golden throne-like structure with carved gold arch backdrop, lit in red and green stage light. The figure has long dark wavy hair and wears a green leopard-print top with layered green bead necklaces, a red cloth draped over one shoulder and green lower garment. Both hands grip a silver trident held upright before the body. The gold repousse arch and pinkish wall with bell motifs frame the figure.2013-03-08March 04 20132013-03-04March 04 20132013-03-04March 04 20132013-03-04A performer stands on a raised stage in front of an ornate gold-toned arch, dressed in a green sari with a red border and a green leopard-print blouse, wearing a multi-strand beaded green necklace and red beads at the neck. She holds a long silver trident in her raised left hand while her right hand rests on her hip, smiling, with dark hair falling past the shoulders. Red and green stage lighting washes over the scene, and brass lamps are visible at the base of the stage. The costume and trident suggest a deity character portrayal rather than a specific named form.2013-03-08A figure stands on a raised wooden platform in front of an ornate golden arched backdrop lit with red and green light. The figure holds a silver trident with a large central prong and curved side prongs upright in both hands, and wears a long red-brown wrap, a dark patterned sleeveless top and layered beaded necklaces. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders. The figure's bare feet rest on the platform. Shallow mounds of red and green offerings lie near the base of the arch. The figure is shown in a theatrical or dramatic performance setting.2013-03-04March 16 20132013-03-16March 08 20132013-03-08