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A figure stands on a dark red throne with a zebra-stripe patterned cushion and white lace-like draping, in front of a large circular golden-ringed backdrop lit warm yellow and orange with green accent lights. The standing figure holds a silver trident aloft in the right hand, with the left hand on the hip. The figure wears a patterned green and red-brown sleeveless garment, layered rudraksha malas, beaded bands, and bracelets, with orange-red draped lower garments. Marigold and red-white garlands hang on a pillar at the left edge. The scene resembles a stage or ceremonial platform setting, with no other people visible.

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A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a red throne-like seat in front of a large circular metallic arch lit in orange and green. The figure holds a silver trident raised in the right hand, wears a leopard-print garment with a red dhoti-like skirt, layered rudraksha-style beads and a bead belt, and has dark wild hair with a red bindi. The background has a textured wall, hanging flower garlands and warm coloured lighting.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer stands on a red-cushioned dais in front of a large circular red-and-gold arch, backed by a warmly lit carved stone wall with hanging green and red garlands on pillars. He wears a leopard-print patterned top, a red-orange draped lower garment, layered beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, and wristbands. He holds a long trident with green-lit tines and has a painted face with green markings. Floral garlands decorate the frame at both sides. The image is a photograph, and the page's date and programme names do not establish the person's identity from appearance.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer dressed as Lord Shiva stands on a raised platform before a large circular arch decorated with embossed metal panels and lit in green and amber. He holds a green-lit trident in his right hand, with his left arm bent and wearing a bangle. He wears a patterned sleeveless top in green and red, a draped red-orange skirt, a rudraksha mala and layered beaded necklaces, with long dark hair swept back. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang on the pillars on either side, and a carved stone wall forms the backdrop. The scene is a staged tableau with a deity murti-style presentation rather than a ritual sequence.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer stands on a raised platform in front of a large circular red and gold arch set against a warm, textured wall lined with flower garlands. The figure wears a leopard-print top, layered green and red beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style malas, and a flowing red-orange dhoti, and holds a silver trident with green accents. Warm red, orange and green stage lighting fills the scene, with a leopard-print cloth draped over the platform edge. The costume suggests a Shiva-themed stage presentation, and the figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer in an elaborate costume stands in front of a large golden arched backdrop lit with green and orange stage light. She holds a silver trident in her left hand, wears a leopard-patterned bodice draped with beaded chains, dark rudraksha-style beaded strands, bangles on both arms, and a red-orange skirt. She stands on a dark red and black zebra-patterned seat or throne, with a bright red floor covering at the bottom. The styling reads as a costumed portrayal of a fierce goddess form rather than a clear identification of any deity. No other people are visible.2012-09-21