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A performer dressed as a fierce Shiva-style deity stands on a raised platform before an ornate arched backdrop lit in green and red. The figure wears a leopard-print sleeveless top layered with tube-shaped beads and strands of beaded necklaces, a rust-coloured draped lower cloth, red beaded bracelets, and a dot on the forehead. In the right hand is a silver trident (trishula) with a crescent emblem, and a tiger-stripe patterned cushion or seat rests behind. The lighting is warm red-yellow with green accents. One person is visible.

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A photograph of a single performer standing on a dark red throne-like seat with a curved ornate metal backdrop behind him, lit with green and red stage lights. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a red-orange dhoti, many bead and bell necklaces, a rudraksha-style wristband, and a bindi on his forehead. He holds a silver trident with a chain hanging from it in his right hand while his other hand rests on his hip, smiling. The costume reads as a Shiva-style character portrayal rather than a clear identification of any person.2012-09-21A person stands before a tall arched backdrop with embossed, ornate gold-and-green panels, lit in warm orange and green stage light. He holds a long metal trident-topped staff in his left hand, with a red-and-maroon textured arch behind him. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a fitted bodice with rudraksha beads and layered rudraksha malas, bead armbands and wrist bracelets, and a flowing red-orange draped skirt. His long dark hair falls loose, and he has a tilak mark on his forehead.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A person stands on a raised platform in front of a large ornate golden arch and a dark red throne with tiger-stripe patterned upholstery. The figure wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a draped rust-orange lower garment, a rudraksha-style bead mala, layered metal bells and chains at the waist and chest, and beaded armbands. They hold a polished silver trident with a tall shaft and smiling expression under green and red stage lighting. Warm yellow lights glow behind, and a tiger-patterned cloth covers the platform edge.2012-09-21A performer dressed as Shiva stands on a raised platform under a glittering arched backdrop lit with green and red lights. The figure wears a leopard-print blouse, a red-orange dhoti-style skirt, layered rudraksha-like bead necklaces, chains, and armbands, and holds a tall silver trident with both hands. A tiger-striped cushioned throne-like backdrop and a leopard-print cloth on the platform complete the staged scene.2012-09-21A performer dressed as a fierce goddess figure stands on a red throne-like seat with an ornate gold arched backdrop, lit in green and orange stage light. She wears a leopard-print blouse and red skirt, layered with metal bell ornaments, chain and beaded necklaces, and beaded bracelets. Her left hand grips a trident, and she poses with the other hand on her hip, smiling. A leopard-print cloth covers the platform edge in front of her. The person is a single physical figure; the backdrop and throne are part of the staging.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A figure stands on a raised red-draped platform before a large ornate golden-red arch with embossed panels, lit with green and amber stage lighting. The figure wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment, a rust-red dhoti-style lower wrap, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bead belts, and a bead-and-chain bracelet, and grips a tall silver trident with a chain hanging from its shaft. The figure is smiling, with hair loose and a tilak on the forehead, and a dark cushioned throne-like backdrop stands behind. The image is a photograph of a staged performance with one person visible.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer stands on a red velvet throne-like seat before a large ornate copper arch, lit with green and orange stage lighting. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a red draped skirt, layered rudraksha-style beads and chains, bangles and arm bands, and holds a tall silver trident in his left hand while resting his other hand on his hip. A tiger-striped cloth covers the platform edge. Garlands hang at the top corners. No ritual fire or deity murti is visible.2012-09-21A smiling person stands on a red throne with zebra-striped upholstery under a large arched golden frame, holding a silver trident in the left hand and resting the right hand on the hip. The figure wears a leopard-print blouse, a red-orange dhoti-style lower garment, layered beaded necklaces, a chain belt, bangles and a dark mala around the wrist, with a red tilak on the forehead. Warm red and green stage lighting fills the background of stylised golden walls, and a leopard-print cloth drapes the platform in front.2012-09-21