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A performer stands on a dark red and black patterned platform in front of a large ornate golden-red arch with embossed panels. She wears a leopard-print bodice and short leopard-print top, a red dhoti-style skirt, a belt and wrist chains, and a long mala of red and green beads. Her face is painted green, her eyes are closed and she is smiling. She holds a long curved golden bow with a serpent-like form, and a backlit warm amber and red glow fills the background.

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September 21 20122012-09-21A performer stands on a raised platform before a large ornate golden arch lit by red and green stage light. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top layered with long strands of rudraksha-style beads and metal bell ornaments across the chest and waist, with a red-orange dhoti below. He holds a tall curved ornate bow in his right hand, and a leopard-print cloth covers the platform. A dark vertical trident-like staff stands at the right edge. Chains hang from his arms.2012-09-21A performer stands on a raised platform in front of an ornate copper-toned arched backdrop lit with red and green stage light. The figure wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment, a red-orange wrap skirt, a wide belt of metallic segments, layered beaded necklaces and metal chains on the arms, and a long metal trident-like staff is held in one hand. The face is painted green and the figure smiles broadly with hair falling loosely. A red velvet fan-shaped chair stands behind the figure. The scene suggests a costumed theatrical or devotional tableau.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer dressed as a mythological hunter-warrior stands on a raised stage before a large curved gilded arch and a glowing amber backdrop with a red-tinged wall. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a red-orange draped lower garment, multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas, and chain and bead belts; a bindi-like mark is on his forehead. He grips a long ornate golden bow with his raised right arm, while a tiger-striped cloth covers the platform below.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer seated on a dark red throne-like seat in front of a large ornate golden arch and warm orange-lit wall, dressed as a fierce deity character. The figure wears a leopard-print blouse with a wide belt of metallic beads, a red-orange dhoti-style skirt, layered beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, and chain bangles on the arms. One arm rests on the arch while the other holds a long curved bow with a chain drawn to it. The face has a green-tinted cast and vermilion bindi, with wild flowing hair. A leopard-print cloth covers the base of the seat. Stage lighting in red, orange and green fills the scene.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer stands on a raised red-draped platform in front of a large ornate golden arch with glowing amber light behind. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a belt of rudraksha-like beads and cylindrical wooden pieces, a long beaded mala, and red-orange dhoti-style draping. He holds a sinuous serpent-shaped golden bow with one arm raised and smiles broadly. A small bindi marks his forehead. A tiger-striped cloth covers the platform edge. The scene is staged with dramatic red and green lighting.2012-09-21A 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 20122012-09-21