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A standing man in a leopard-print top and orange-red dhoti stands before a large ornate golden arch with a dark throne-like backdrop, lit in red, yellow and green. He holds a silver trident in his right hand, with a chain draped from his wrist, and wears a rudraksha-style mala, beaded necklaces and bangles. A marigold garland hangs at the top.

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September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer dressed as a deity stands on a raised red platform before a large circular golden arch with embossed panels, framed by red and yellow lighting and string garlands. He wears a leopard-print top and wrap, a broad belt, red dhoti-like lower cloth, rudraksha-style beads, and bangles, holds a silver trident in his left hand and grips a chain with his right, smiling with a red bindi on his forehead. A red tiger-striped drape and a white lace-patterned table cover sit below.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer stands in front of a glowing arched backdrop lit in green and red, dressed in a leopard-print and bell-studded costume with layered chains and bells, a draped pale pink dhoti and beaded bracelets. He grips a green-lit silver trident with a damaru-like shaft ornament and wears a bindi on his forehead. A red throne-like arch with patterned fabric frames him.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer in a theatrical Shiva-style costume stands on a raised stage against a glowing red-orange backdrop with a large arched metallic ring behind him. He holds a silver trident in his left hand and wears a leopard-print top, a red-orange dhoti-like skirt, a wide belt with dangling tubular ornaments, and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, plus beaded bracelets and anklets. Chains hang from his wrists. A dark tiger-striped throne-like seat sits behind him, with green stage lighting on his face.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 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.2012-09-21A 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.2012-09-21