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A person stands within an ornate golden arch lit with red and green light, smiling and holding a silver trident in the left hand while the right hand rests on the hip. The figure wears a tiger-striped orange and black garment, a red and gold skirt with embossed pattern, layered beaded necklaces in pink and white, matching beaded bangles and a belt of white beads, with a red bindi on the forehead. Long dark hair falls to the shoulders. Behind is a red-walled backdrop with painted figures at the edges.

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March 06 20132013-03-06A performer in elaborate costume stands beneath an ornate gilded arch on a stage decorated with marigold garlands in yellow and red. The figure has long dark hair, a red bindi and a tiger-striped garment with a red-and-gold patterned skirt. A large rudraksha-style necklace and bead bracelets adorn the figure, and the outstretched arm holds a tall silver trident. The setting is a festival-style stage with warm red and orange lighting, consistent with a dramatic leela enactment. a person: the long swept hair, ornate costume and trident are cues, but the figure is a performer portraying a deity-role on stage rather than clearly identifiable from appearance.2013-07-08A figure stands framed inside a large ornate gold-toned circular arch in a temple-like stage setting with painted columns, red and orange lamps, and warm red lighting. The central figure wears long dark hair, a tiger-striped orange and black garment, layered beaded necklaces, bangles, and holds a silver trident. Beside the figure stand an ornate gold throne-like seat and a small brass oil lamp; a red and patterned cloth covers the base. Two decorative deity statues with multiple arms flank the scene. The figure appears to be a costumed portrayal of a deity form rather than a clearly identified person.2013-07-12July 08 20132013-07-08March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02A photograph of a man costumed as Lord Shiva stands centrally under an ornate gold arch with embossed floral patterns. He has long dark hair, a red bindi and a striped tiger-skin style wrap with a red dhoti-like cloth. He wears layered beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and bangles, and holds a silver trident (trishula) in his right hand. Behind him are yellow and orange marigold garlands and a red-and-gold backdrop, with partial sculpted figures at the edges. The setting suggests a staged devotional tableau. No identity is established from appearance, so the central figure is described by role as a costumed performer.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08September 04 20132013-09-04 +1 copiesA performer stands under an ornate gilded arch lit with red and green stage light. He has long dark wavy hair and wears a tiger-striped orange and black garment with a gold-patterned skirt and many beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and bangles. He holds a silver trident in his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip, smiling. Behind him are red and gold panels, and a second figure is partially visible at the left edge. The setting resembles a stage tableau rather than a formal ritual.2013-07-12