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A stage set with a large life-size figure of a standing deity-like statue holding a long trident, posed with one hand on the hip inside an ornate golden circular frame. The figure wears saffron-brown dhoti-style clothing, a patterned shawl, bangles and long dark hair. A red velvet cushioned platform sits beneath it, with a patterned carpet and a red-draped stage. To the left, another figure in orange robes sits on a golden ornate throne. Pink and red backdrop artwork of domes and arches fills the background, with overhead ceiling lights.

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October 14 20122012-10-14A man stands barefoot on a red-draped platform in front of a large gilded circular frame, a stage backdrop. He wears an orange saffron wrap, a leopard-print cloth at the waist, a white forehead band, a beaded necklace and bead bracelets, and holds a silver trident in one hand while his other hand rests on his hip. Beside him are brass oil lamps, a silver staff and a sword-like implement, with a painted sunset and crescent moon behind. Appearance-based cues are a long swept-back hairstyle, saffron clothing and a rudraksha-style mala, so this is a person figure shown on stage in a ceremonial pose.2012-09-24March 02 20132013-03-02a person stands on a red and black striped throne placed within an ornate golden circular arch lit with green and pink lights. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment with a gold-trimmed red and orange dhoti, multiple red and beaded rudraksha malas, red bangles and a red tilak on his forehead. He stretches one arm out and rests his other hand on his hip, holding a silver trident beside him. Behind him are gold ornamental carvings and a green and red backdrop. A microphone stand stands at the right edge of the stage.2012-10-11October 14 20122012-10-14A performer stands on a stage inside a large green-lit ornate ring frame, posing with one hand on hip and a trident raised in the other. He has long dark hair, a red-orange draped garment with a leopard-print wrap, a beaded mala and layered necklaces, and bare feet. Two tall brass oil lamps flank him against a red and purple dusk-sky backdrop with a crescent moon. The scene appears to be a costumed tableau or theatrical performance rather than a seated ritual.2012-09-24A figure stands on a raised dais in front of a large circular golden-brown arch with ridged metallic relief, backed by an ornate wall with flower garlands in yellow, white and red hanging at the sides. The figure wears a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead necklace and layered beaded collar, dark wrap with reddish-orange lower cloth, and bangles on both wrists. One arm holds a tall trident, the other rests on the hip. Warm orange and red stage lighting illuminates the scene, and a red curtain hangs at left.2012-09-21October 14 20122012-10-14A performer stands on a stage inside a large green-lit circular ring frame with a glowing gold-edged border, set against a red and purple cosmic backdrop. He wears long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a brown leopard-print drape over orange-brown dhoti-style trousers, layered beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, and bangles. He holds a trident with one hand and rests the other on his hip. Brass oil lamps flank the ring and small offerings sit on the stage ledge. The figure is a costumed performer in a stage tableau, not a clearly identifiable individual.2012-09-24September 21 20122012-09-21October 14 20122012-10-14A photograph of a stage set up with a large ornate golden circular arch behind a raised dais covered with a leopard-print cloth and red fabric. A figure with long dark hair and a dark-painted forehead stands on the dais wearing a red and orange patterned wrap, layered beaded necklaces, rudraksha malas and wrist bands, holding a trident on a tall staff. Flanking the stage are decorative statues and a deity murti with red and gold garments and a crown, under green and red stage lighting with a dark backdrop. The ceiling has ventilation panels and fluorescent lights.2012-10-11