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A performer in a red-pink sari with gold jewelry, a gold necklace, and a bindi stands on a stage holding a long spear-like staff in one hand and a slender rod in the other, framed by a large ornate golden circular backdrop. Stage smoke or mist fills the air around her, and a golden trident stands at left beside painted pillars. The setting appears to be a staged devotional performance rather than a worship scene. A dark silhouette of a head appears at the lower left edge.

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August 13 20172017-08-13A performer stands on a dimly lit stage in a red-orange costume, with a red headpiece, crimson draped garment, and layered red and dark beaded necklaces, holding a sword in one hand and a long staff in the other. Behind her a large ornate golden circular frame with engraved detailing forms a halo-like backdrop, flanked by a silver trident, a carved teal and gold pillar, and a crystal chandelier overhead. Red stage lighting and haze surround the scene. A small dark silhouette of a seated audience member is visible at the lower left edge.2017-08-13August 13 20172017-08-13A staged photograph of a single standing figure in a red-orange draped garment with a red shawl over one shoulder, wearing layered beaded necklaces, a pearl-and-gold collar, dangling earrings, a forehead tilak and a jewelled headpiece. The figure holds a long staff in the right hand and a spear-like weapon with tassels in the left, set against a large ornate golden circular frame with a red-lit backdrop and smoky haze. The ornate painted pillar edge at left suggests a temple-style set. A small logo appears at upper left. Subject appearance and dress do not clearly match the a person cues, so no identification is made.2017-08-13A single performer stands centre stage in a red and orange costume, with a red sari-style drape, layered red and beaded necklaces, dangling earrings, a dark braided wig and a red bindi on the forehead. She holds a short ornate staff in one hand and a tall spear with a bell-tipped shaft in the other. Behind her is a large golden circular frame glowing in red and orange light, with carved ornamental walls and a smoky stage atmosphere. This is a staged theatrical performance.2017-08-13A performer in a red-orange robe stands before a large ornate golden circular frame on a stage lit in red and green. She holds a long staff in one hand and a slender sword-like rod in the other, wears layered red and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a dark bindi or forehead mark, and her dark hair is pulled back. The backdrop is a deep red cloth, with a carved green-lit column at left and a chandelier at top. Smoke hangs in the air.2017-08-13August 13 20172017-08-13A performer in a red-orange flowing costume stands before a large golden ornate circular frame with a glowing red-orange backdrop, holding a long staff in each hand. Her hair is braided, she wears a forehead mark, a layered gold necklace and bangles. Haze fills the stage, with a teal and pink carved pillar and a chandelier behind her and a patterned red floor mat in front. One audience member's head is visible at the bottom edge. The scene resembles a staged dramatic performance rather than a ritual.2017-08-13A photograph of a single female performer on a stage, standing in front of a large ornate golden circular frame with red fabric behind it. She wears a red sari-style garment, a red beaded mala necklace, layered gold and bead jewellery, and a red bindi. She holds a sword in her right hand and a long spear in her left, against red and green stage lighting with smoke. A decorated temple-like pillar stands at the left edge. The image is a stage performance rather than a seated discourse, with the performer appearing as a costumed figure in a dramatic tableau.2017-08-13August 13 20172017-08-13August 13 20172017-08-13August 13 20172017-08-13