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A photograph of a smiling person with long, dark, wavy hair and a red bindi, standing in a warm orange and green stage-lit setting. The person wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment layered with dark bead and metallic bell-like adornments, multiple strands of beads and a necklace, and chains hanging from the arms. One hand is raised in greeting while the other holds a trident-like staff. Behind is a large curved, ornately embossed metallic arch with a golden glow. No other people are visible.

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September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer in a theatrical costume stands in green and red stage lighting in front of an ornate metallic arch with embossed circular patterns. He wears a leopard-print wrap, layered rudraksha-style beads and bells on his chest and arms, wrist chains, and carries a green-lit trident in his right hand. His hair is loose and wild, and he has a tilak on his forehead and painted markings on his arm. He smiles broadly.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A man with long dark hair and a painted forehead stands before a large ornate arch of gold-brown metal panels, holding a long silver trident with green-lit tines and chain links. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas, dark wristbands and a belt of beads, and smiles upward in a lit set with orange and green lighting. This is a photograph of a staged performance-style scene, with one visible physical person, appearing to be a Shiva-themed costume portrayal.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20122012-09-21A photo of a performer dressed as Lord Shiva in a stage-like setting. He wears a leopard-print garment with bands of metal bells and chains across his chest and waist, multiple beaded necklaces, and arm bands. He holds a silver trident with a chain hanging from it, and a red cloth drapes behind him. His long dark hair is wild, with a dark bindi and face painted green. Behind him is an ornate copper-coloured arch lit by red and green light, with carved stone walls beyond. The image is a studio-style costume portrait rather than a ritual scene.2012-09-21