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A performer stands on a stage inside a large ornate golden-green circular frame, holding a trident in the left hand and resting the right hand on the hip. The figure has dark hair, blue-green painted skin, a layered green and gold beaded costume, a chain-and-bead necklace, and red-orange draped cloth around the waist. Behind the frame, a glowing yellow-orange backdrop and carved temple-style panels with hanging flowers and lamps create a theatrical setting. One physical person is visible.

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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.2012-09-22September 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.2012-09-22A photograph of a single figure standing inside a large ornate golden ring with embossed scale-like patterns and a curled serpent-like form on the left, under warm red and yellow stage lighting. The figure has long dark hair swept back, wears a layered costume of green and red beaded garlands, a ribbed bead-and-shell ornament and a red-orange cloth wrap, and holds a metal trident in the right hand. Behind is a backdrop of a temple-like facade with flower arrangements and a yellow cloth. A small monitor sits at the bottom edge. Appearance-based cues with the trident and long hair suggest a stage portrayal, but the figure's identity is uncertain.2012-09-22A performer dressed as the deity Shiva stands on a raised dais inside a large ornate golden arch lit in red and amber light. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and a chain hangs from his wrist. He wears a leopard-print patterned top, layered beaded and rudraksha-style necklaces, a red skirt, and bangles, with dark face paint and tousled dark hair. A red and yellow cloth billows behind him, and a brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. The setting resembles a stage tableau for a festival or satsang performance, with a banner in the upper right corner. The figure is a costumed performer rather than a deity murti.2012-09-22A 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 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.2012-09-22A 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 on a stage stands in front of a large ornate golden circular arch with embossed patterns, lit in red and orange light. The figure has long dark hair, a red-orange dhoti-style lower garment, and a multicoloured patterned upper garment layered with a rudraksha-style mala and beaded necklaces, chains and bangles. A trident leans against the arch on the left, and a flowing orange-red cloth falls behind. A painted backdrop of temple-like architecture and flowers fills the background.2012-09-22A performer dressed as a deity stands on a low platform inside a large ornate golden circular frame, a prabhavali-like halo of embossed metal. He wears green-painted skin and face, a dense multi-strand rudraksha-style mala and beaded necklaces, bangles, a green patterned top and rust-orange dhoti. He holds a trident in one hand and chains hang from his waist. Behind him are a warm orange backdrop with carved stone-patterned panels, a flame-like lit cloth, strings of marigold garlands overhead, and red kolam-patterned banners at each side. The scene reads as a theatrical stage tableau rather than a ritual, and no Swamiji candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance.2012-09-22September 24 20122012-09-24A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a raised platform inside a large ornate golden circular frame with embossed patterns. The figure wears a red-orange dhoti, a green and gold beaded necklace and rudraksha-style ornaments, with bangles on both arms, long dark hair, and holds a trident beside him while a yellow-orange cloth backdrop and warm lights glow behind. The setting resembles a stage or temple tableau, and a red and white geometric banner hangs at the left edge. Printed copyright text appears at the lower right.2012-09-22