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A figure stands centrally inside a large ornate golden-silver ring framed by a carved ring-shaped arch, against a warm orange-red backdrop with flames glowing behind. The figure has long dark curly hair, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and layered floral garlands, armbands, and a dark patterned draped garment over red-orange dhoti-like cloth. He holds a trident-like staff in his right hand and a long curved staff on the left. Red banners with white geometric kolam-style motifs hang at both sides, and a garland hangs above. Oil lamps line the base. Visible cues include long hair, beaded mala and ornate adornments, consistent with a deity-costumed or ceremonial performer rather than a confirmed identity.

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A figure stands on a stage in front of a large, ornate golden-green circular arch with a serpent-like carved coil on its left side, lit in warm red and orange light. The standing figure wears a shawl of dark green and gold beads, multiple strands of beaded necklaces, arm bands and bangles, and a red-orange dhoti, and holds a trident with a green-shafted handle. Behind the arch are a yellow and orange draped fabric and a backdrop of carved stone temple-style panels with pink flower arrangements. A video camera on a tripod is visible at the bottom of the frame, with audience silhouettes in the foreground.2012-09-22A man stands barefoot on a red-draped platform inside a decorated shrine lit in red and amber light. He wears a sleeveless, patterned garment, a dense layered rudraksha-style necklace and beaded malas, dark bangles and a red-orange dhoti-like wrap, and holds a silver staff with a serpent-shaped top in one hand while his other arm rests on a large ornate golden circular arch. Behind him are carved stone walls, hanging bells, a flame glowing in the background, and a red banner with a white kolam-like motif at the left edge. The figure has long swept-back hair and tilak markings. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), shown in person, with cues of long hair, rudraksha malas and a saffron-toned wrap.2012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22A performer stands on a raised stage inside a large ornate golden circular arch, dressed as a Shiva-like deity murti figure. He holds a silver trident in one hand and rests the other on his hip, wearing a long rudraksha-style mala and layered beaded necklaces, an animal-print wrap, a red-orange dhoti, and bangles. A white tripundra mark is on his forehead. Behind him stand yellow and red draped cloths and a glowing backdrop with warm pink and orange lighting. The figure may be a tableau or costumed performance rather than a presiding a person, and the page's a person flag does not establish his identity from appearance.2012-09-22A performer dressed as a deity murti stands on a low raised platform inside a large ornate circular golden frame, with warm yellow and orange backdrop draping behind. The figure holds a silver trident in the right hand and a chain hanging from the wrist, wears a green-speckled beaded garment with a red dhoti-style lower wrap, multiple beaded necklaces, arm bands and ankle bands, and has long dark curly hair. Behind, carved temple-like panels and lamp stands are visible. The scene is lit with green and amber colours. Decorative red and yellow fabric hangs at the sides. The figure appears to be a costumed tableau rather than a clearly identified person.2012-09-22A performer dressed as a deity stands on a raised red-and-gold platform in front of a large ornate golden ring framed by flames. The figure has green-painted skin, long dark hair, and a green-patterned sleeveless garment with beaded and tasseled ornaments, multiple bangles and necklaces, and a dhoti-like orange-red lower wrap. He holds a silver trident in one hand while a fire and yellow cloth fill the background. This is a staged theatrical or ceremonial tableau; the figure is a costumed performer, not a clearly identifiable individual.2012-09-22A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands centrally on a raised red-draped platform before a large golden ring-shaped backdrop with embossed patterns. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and wears a chain-and-bead ensemble, a patterned green and black torso wrap, a red dhoti, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Wrists are adorned with bangles and chains, and his face is painted with a forehead mark. Warm red and yellow stage lighting and a flame-like backdrop create a theatrical tableau. No a person identity can be confirmed from appearance, so no candidate is asserted.2012-09-22A photograph of a single man standing on a red-draped stage inside a large golden ring-shaped arch decorated with embossed serpent-scale patterns. He wears a dark, multi-coloured beaded and rudraksha-style costume over a red dhoti, with long dark hair, bare arms, and many bead bracelets. He holds a silver trident in one hand and a green-and-gold serpent staff in the other. Behind him are warm orange and yellow lights and a backdrop with carved relief figures. A red panel with a white kolam-style motif hangs at the right edge.2012-09-22A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a raised platform in front of a large ornate golden circular arch, glowing with warm orange and yellow light. The figure wears a green-sequined bodice, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, a chain across the shoulders, bangles on both arms and a draped reddish-orange dhoti. A trident leans against the arch beside the figure, and a dark chain hangs from it. Behind the arch a flame-lit backdrop shows temple-style carvings. Red and white ornamental banners hang at the right edge.2012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a raised red-and-gold draped platform in front of a large ornate golden circular arch, its surface embossed with rows of raised rectangular panels. He wears a dark patterned top, a tangle of beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, dark wrist bands and an orange-red dhoti, with long curly dark hair and green-tinted skin. He holds a trident with one hand on the hip, while a chain hangs from the trident and across his arm. Behind him yellow and orange fabric flares like flames against a warm reddish backdrop of carved walls and hanging bells, lit in warm orange and gold tones. The image appears to show a staged deity portrayal rather than a real-life ritual scene.2012-09-22