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A performer stands on a raised stage before an ornate golden arch and a gilded throne-like seat, holding a silver trident. She wears a tiger-striped garment, a long dark wig of hair, a red-and-black beaded necklace and a red bindi. Behind her, a decorated wooden door and painted pillars frame the stage under coloured lighting. Another figure in a costume stands partly visible at the left edge and a rudraksha-style mala hangs at her chest. a person status is not established by appearance alone, so the person is described by role as a costumed stage performer.

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A smiling person with long, loose dark hair and a red bindi stands on a raised stage beneath an ornate gold arch. They wear a tiger-stripe yellow and black garment with a red-brown beaded belt, multiple rudraksha-style beaded malas, and beaded armbands and bracelets. They hold a silver trident upright in one hand and a rope in the other. Behind them, a painted deity murti with multiple arms and green-and-red stage lighting fills the background. Only one physical person is visible. a person appears in this photo: the long swept hair, the ornate beaded malas and the colourful ceremonial clothing are the cues.2013-05-13A figure with long dark swept-back hair, white sacred ash lines and a red bindi stands on a golden ornate throne-like structure within a large gilded arch, smiling. He wears a tiger-striped cloth over orange-red garments, layered rudraksha malas across the chest, beaded bracelets, and holds a silver trident. Behind him are painted green and pink temple panels and a multi-armed deity murti. A tiger-patterned cloth covers the platform below.2013-05-13A figure with long dark hair and a broad smile stands on a decorated platform holding a silver trident upright in his right hand. He wears a tiger-striped saffron and black shawl over red-orange garments, with a beaded rudraksha-style necklace. Behind him a large copper-coloured arch frames an ornate golden backdrop with floral and circular motifs. To the left, a painted deity statue with a tall crown and jewelled arm ornaments stands beside a silver staff. The blue-walled hall has carved pillars and a painted cornice.2013-11-18May 13 20132013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13A photograph of a performer standing on a draped stage platform inside an ornate golden arch frame decorated with carved gold panels. The figure has long dark hair, a red tilak on the forehead, multiple rudraksha-style white bead malas, bangles on both wrists, and wears a tiger-striped saffron garment with an orange-red cloth. He holds a long silver trident-like staff with one hand and grips a tiger-striped rope or cloth in the other, posing with a playful smile. Beside him on the left stands a large red-and-green painted deity figure with raised hands. A green and red painted backdrop frames the scene, and a carved wooden door is visible behind the golden arch. Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, saffron-toned ornate clothing, rudraksha malas and bangles.2013-05-13A long-haired figure stands on an ornate stage beside a large gilded arch, smiling and holding a silver trident upright with one hand. The figure wears a tiger-striped garment, rudraksha beads across the chest and arms, a rust-orange lower cloth, and a red bindi with a white tilak. Silver ceremonial staffs with bells lean against the arch, fruit sits on a low stand at the base, and a painted deity figure with raised arms is visible behind. A carpet with red and cream patterns covers the platform. Swamiji (probable) appears in this performance-style stage setting, identified by long hair, rudraksha malas and distinctive costume cues.2013-05-13A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi and white tilak on his forehead stands on a golden ornate throne-like structure, holding a silver trident in his right hand and a rope in his left. He wears a tiger-striped yellow and black garment over a red lower cloth, layered rudraksha beads and white skull-like beads across his chest, waist and arms. Behind him are a golden arch, teal and green painted panels, and a raised arm of a deity murti.2013-05-13A performer stands on a raised stage inside an ornate temple-style set, dressed as a fierce goddess form. She wears a tiger-striped patterned top, red trousers, long dark hair, a layered beaded necklace and bangles, and holds a long trident in one hand while smiling. Behind her is a large repoussé-metal arch and a gilded shrine niche with carved pillars, painted panels and brass lamps. Other figures with multiple arms are partially visible at the sides. Her appearance does not clearly match the page's a person claim, so the person is described by role only.2013-11-18March 04 20132013-03-04April 23 20122012-04-23 +2 copiesA figure in a tiger-striped costume with a red lower garment stands on a decorated pedestal in front of a large ornate silver-toned arch, holding a trident aloft. A throne-like silver seat and flanking figures with raised arms appear behind, with lamp stands at the sides and colourful painted pillars on the walls. The figure, with long dark hair and a red bindi, is styled as a goddess-like murti or costumed performer.2013-11-18