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A photograph of a person performing in a stage or temple setting under red and orange lighting. The performer wears long dark hair, rudraksha malas and beaded bracelets, and a patterned orange-and-yellow garment with a gold-embroidered shawl. One arm is raised with an open hand, and the other holds a silver trident. Behind is a large gilded arched frame, with yellow and orange marigold garlands in the background. The performer resembles a person figure, with long swept hair, rudraksha malas and ornate ceremonial clothing, portrayed in a ritual or theatrical role.

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A performer in a gold-embroidered arch and red-lit temple setting strikes a dance pose, one arm raised overhead with hand open and the other arm extended, holding a silver trident beside the body. The figure has long dark hair, wears a tiger-striped top with a layered gold-and-red skirt, multiple beaded bracelets and a rudraksha-style mala with gold ornaments. Marigold garlands hang in the background. The pose and trident suggest a Shiva-themed dance drama, shown as a single performer rather than a crowd.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A performer in a Kali-style costume stands before an ornate gold-and-copper arch, raising one arm with bangles and a red bindi on the forehead. She has long dark hair, a striped tiger-print top, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a gold embroidered skirt, holding a silver trident in the other hand. Behind her hang yellow and red marigold garlands and a red-lit backdrop. The lighting is red and green, and the scene appears to be a staged ritual or theatrical tableau.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands within a large ornate circular golden arch under red and green stage lighting. The figure has green-tinted skin, a red-and-white tilak on the forehead, and long dark hair. He wears a rust-orange wrap, a layered rudraksha-style bead mala and necklaces, red bangles, and a patterned waist sash. He raises one hand in blessing and holds a silver trident in the other. A decorated seated figure or throne is visible behind him. Ceiling lights and a stage backdrop complete the setting.2012-10-09A performer in a costume and makeup dramatizing a Shiva-related leela stands within an ornate golden arch with embossed floral patterns. She has long dark wavy hair, a red bindi, and a bright smile, raising one hand in a gesture while holding a silver trident in the other. She wears layered red and white beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style bead bracelets, and a striped striped garment with a red drape at the waist. Behind her are marigold garlands in yellow and orange and a red-lit backdrop with painted deity figures. The scene is lit in warm red and gold tones.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08March 08 20132013-03-08July 08 20132013-07-08A performer on a stage stands in front of a large ornate golden circular arch with embossed patterns, lit in red and orange light. The figure has long dark hair, a red-orange dhoti-style lower garment, and a multicoloured patterned upper garment layered with a rudraksha-style mala and beaded necklaces, chains and bangles. A trident leans against the arch on the left, and a flowing orange-red cloth falls behind. A painted backdrop of temple-like architecture and flowers fills the background.2012-09-22July 08 20132013-07-08A performer dressed as Shiva stands before a large ornate golden arch with embossed panels, lit in warm orange and green light. He holds a silver trident with one hand and raises the other arm high, eyes closed in a meditative expression. He wears a green and black leopard-print garment, a belt of cylindrical beads, and layered rudraksha-style bead malas with chains. A red tilak marks his forehead. Behind him, sculpted stone-like walls suggest a temple set. A glowing yellow cloth hangs at the lower right.2012-09-22