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A figure stands on a stage lit in red and blue, holding a silver trident in the right hand and resting the left hand on the hip. The figure wears long dark swept-back hair, a red-orange dhoti-style garment with a leopard-print shawl over one shoulder, a rudraksha mala and a sash at the waist, with red arm bands. Behind is a large green and gold ornate arch flanked by two painted deity murti statues in golden garments.

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A performer stands on a stage dressed as a Shiva-like figure, holding a silver trident, with red-painted skin, a forehead marking, long dark hair, a red dhoti-style wrap, a leopard-print bodice, and layered red and orange rudraksha-style malas. Behind him a large green-lit ornate arch frames the scene, with a red-draped throne-like seat, a painted backdrop, and two decorated figures to the right. The stage is lit in red and blue, and a microphone stand is visible at the right edge.2012-10-09A performer dressed as a deity stands on a red-draped stage before a large green-and-gold ornate arch. He wears an orange-red dhoti and wrap, a red-and-white patterned sash, a rudraksha-style bead mala, bangles on both arms, and red forehead markings. He holds a trident in his right hand, with his left hand on his hip. Behind him are a dark red backdrop with blue light beams and two standing deity murti statues in ornate dress. Pink and purple stage lighting fills the room. This is a photograph of a costumed stage figure, not a clearly identified individual.2012-10-09A life-sized figure stands on a red-draped platform inside an ornate green-and-gold circular frame, holding a silver trident. The figure wears orange-red draped cloth, a multi-strand rudraksha and bead mala, a red and gold waist sash, and has long dark hair and a red tilak on the forehead. Behind the frame hang blue and white light beams and a backdrop of foliage, with two costumed statues in orange and green at right. The figure appears to be a wax or mannequin depiction rather than a living person. Pink and red stage lighting fills the hall.2012-10-09October 09 20122012-10-09September 14 20122012-09-14A performer stands on a stage inside a large green-lit ornate circular frame, holding a trident in his raised right hand and resting his left hand on his hip. He wears a dark, shaggy wig, bare-chested with a patterned leopard-print lower garment and orange-red drapery, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, and bead bands on his arms. Ornate brass lamps stand on either side, a deity-costumed stage tableau against a red and purple cosmic backdrop with stars and lightning-like light. A large sword-like prop leans beside the frame, and the setting appears to be a festival stage performance.2012-09-24October 09 20122012-10-09September 24 20122012-09-24September 15 20122012-09-15September 14 20122012-09-14October 09 20122012-10-09September 24 20122012-09-24