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A performer dressed as a Shiva-style deity stands on a stage in front of a large golden ring-shaped arch studded with rounded bead-like motifs. He wears long tousled hair, a bare chest covered with a patchwork of green, red and metallic ornaments, rudraksha-style beaded malas, and orange-red dhoti-like drapery with bangles on his wrists and ankles. He holds a trident in his right hand and raises his left palm in a gesture of blessing. Behind him, a flowing orange-red cloth and a warmly lit stone-carved backdrop complete the scene. The ring and ornate ornamentation suggest a staged ceremonial or theatrical setting.

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A figure stands on a stage before a large ornate golden circular arch with embossed patterns, against a warm red and orange backdrop with draped fabric. The figure wears a layered costume of beaded and rudraksha-style necklaces, bangles and a chain, with red-orange dhoti-like cloth, and holds a tall silver trident with a chain hanging from his wrist. Long dark hair and white forehead markings are visible. Serpent-like sculptural elements flank the arch. This appears to be a staged performance or tableau in a Shiva-themed setting, with a deity-style costume rather than an ordinary ritual setting. a person identity is uncertain based on appearance alone.2012-09-22A performer stands on a stage inside a large ornate golden-yellow circular frame with embossed panels, backlit by warm red and orange light and a billowing orange cloth. He has long dark hair, a painted forehead and a smiling expression, wears a sleeveless garment covered in beaded strands and rudraksha-style malas, a red-orange dhoti, chains around his wrists and waist, and holds a trident-like staff in one hand. The background shows carved stone-like temple walls. The cues are dramatic costume and set rather than an identifiable person, so no specific individual is named here. Scene is a single standing person in a staged temple-style setting.2012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22A 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 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.2012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22A performer stands in front of a large ornate golden-rimmed circular backdrop with embossed serpent-like scrollwork, lit in red and yellow with flames behind. He wears a long dark hair, a white forehead marking, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and layered beaded chains, a patterned sleeveless vest, a red dhoti-style lower garment, and wrist bands. He holds a trident in his right hand, its shaft wrapped with chain, and a second long staff stands at his left. The scene resembles a staged theatrical or dramatic tableau with fire effects, not a sitting satsang or ritual gathering. No other people are visible.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.2012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22September 22 20122012-09-22