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A photograph of a performer seen from behind on a stage, standing with one hand on the hip and the other holding a tall silver staff. The person wears a long black braided hairstyle, a red-maroon blouse with matching red beaded armbands and bangles, and a leopard-print lower garment. A large painted backdrop shows a multi-armed deity murti in silver tones with a crowned head and beaded garlands, flanked by carved figures of a sage with folded hands and a lion-like figure. A small flame and offerings are visible at the lower edge of the stage. Red and warm lighting fills the scene.

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June 27 20172017-06-27A photograph taken from behind of a performer with very long dark matted locks, wearing a red turban-style headpiece decorated with gold ornaments and a red sash over the shoulder, with red beaded bracelets and armlets and a leopard-print lower garment. The performer stands with one hand on the hip and the other resting on a tall metal staff, facing a large stage backdrop depicting a blue-grey deity murti with layered beaded necklaces and a stringed instrument. A red curtain and draped foliage frame the left side. Stage performance setting.2017-06-27A figure seen from behind stands before a large illuminated sculpture of a deity with many arms and ornate jewellery. The figure has long dark dreadlocks gathered into a red wrapped headpiece decorated with white flower-like ornaments. They wear a red sleeveless top and a leopard-print skirt, with red beaded bracelets on the arms and upper arms. One hand rests on the hip while the other grips a tall silver staff. The warm red and purple lighting contrasts with the silver statue behind.2017-06-27June 27 20172017-06-27 +1 copiesJune 27 20172017-06-27A performer seen from behind stands on a stage in smoky, reddish-purple light, facing a large silver-toned deity murti with multiple arms and a garland of beads. The figure has very long dark hair pinned up with a maroon-and-gold bun decoration and small flower ornaments. They wear a maroon sash over the shoulders and a leopard-print skirt, with beaded maroon bangles on the upper arms and wrists. One hand rests on the hip while the other holds a tall silver staff or sword. A small fire glows at the lower left edge, and leopard-print cushions sit in the foreground.2017-06-27June 27 20172017-06-27A photograph taken from behind of a person with very long, dark hair wrapped in a red-maroon headpiece decorated with round silver-and-gold ornaments. The person wears a maroon sleeveless top, leopard-print cloth around the waist, red beaded armbands and bracelets, and holds a long silver staff in the right hand while the left hand rests on the hip. Before them is a large illuminated painted or sculpted deity murti with multiple arms, ornate necklaces and silver-toned surfaces against a reddish backdrop.2017-06-27A photograph from behind of a performer on a stage with a large sculpted deity mural in the background, its many arms and jewelled necklaces in silver tones. The performer has very long dark hair pinned up with red flower-like ornaments, wears a red top and a leopard-print skirt, and has red bangles on the wrists. Her left hand rests on her hip while her right hand holds a silver staff or trident-like rod. Warm red and purple stage lighting fills the scene, with a small flame visible at the lower left and a few potted leaves in the foreground. No identifiable a person candidate is visible.2017-06-27June 27 20172017-06-27June 27 20172017-06-27 +1 copiesPhotograph from behind of a single performer with very long dark hair flowing down the back, bound at the top with a red wrapped headpiece decorated with gold and white floral ornaments. The person wears a red sleeveless top, a leopard-print lower garment, and red beaded bangles on the upper arms and wrists. One hand rests on the hip while the other holds a tall silver staff or trident-like rod. In front stands a large illuminated deity murti or backdrop with multiple arms and silver-toned ornaments against a reddish stage wall.2017-06-27