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A performer dressed as a Shiva-style deity stands on a red throne-like seat before a large ornate circular arch with embossed metal relief and a glowing yellow backdrop, lit in green and red tones. The figure wears a leopard-print bodice, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and rows of bead bands at the waist, with a red-orange dhoti-like lower garment and bangles on the wrists. The left hand grips a trident, and the figure smiles upward. Strings of white and red flowers hang at the right edge, and a purple emblem with a white bird sits at upper left. A single person is visible.

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A figure stands on a dark red throne with a golden arched backdrop of embossed rounded panels, framed by garlands of yellow, white and red flowers hanging at the sides. The figure wears a draped saffron-coloured cloth, a belt of beaded and metallic ornaments, multiple rudraksha malas and a leopard-print shawl, and holds a trident in one hand. The scene is lit in warm orange and red tones with green accents. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, a ceremonial trident and layered beaded malas and a shawl, standing on the throne as the presiding figure. The background includes carved temple-style walls.2012-09-20September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A photograph of a man standing on a dark red and black throne-like seat in front of a large ornate golden arch with embossed panels. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti-style wrap, a dark green and black patterned shawl over the shoulders, multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas and necklaces, and bangles on both arms. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and has a red tilak on his forehead. The background is decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands and warm orange lighting. a person stands centrally, appearing to be the main figure of the scene.2012-09-20A figure stands on an ornate dark-red throne framed by a large circular arch with embossed metal-like patterning. The figure has long curly hair swept back, wears a patterned leopard-print sleeveless top with multiple beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, a rust-orange dhoti-like wrap, and a trident held in one hand with chains and bangles on the wrists. Marigold garlands hang on pillars at the sides, and warm red and yellow lighting fills the stage backdrop. a person appears on the throne with long swept-back hair, ornate beaded necklaces and a trident, as a ceremonial stage presentation.2012-09-21A performer in a theatrical costume stands on a red patterned throne beneath a large golden arch with embossed circular studs. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. He wears a leopard-print bodice, a red draped skirt, layered rudraksha-style beads, a chain-and-bell belt, wrist bands and a long necklace of bells. Warm red and green stage lighting and a glowing backdrop surround him.2012-09-21A figure stands on a dark red and zebra-striped throne in front of a large golden circular arch with embossed patterns, against a warm orange-lit backdrop with garland-draped pillars on each side. The standing person wears a red-orange draped garment, a layered rudraksha mala and beaded necklaces, arm bands and bangles, and holds a silver trident in one hand. Appearance-based label: a person, shown in the same posed ceremonial setting as a throne-seated presentation. Warm red and green stage lighting fills the scene.2012-09-20September 21 20122012-09-21September 16 20122012-09-16September 21 20122012-09-21A person stands before a tall arched backdrop with embossed, ornate gold-and-green panels, lit in warm orange and green stage light. He holds a long metal trident-topped staff in his left hand, with a red-and-maroon textured arch behind him. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a fitted bodice with rudraksha beads and layered rudraksha malas, bead armbands and wrist bracelets, and a flowing red-orange draped skirt. His long dark hair falls loose, and he has a tilak mark on his forehead.2012-09-21A performer stands on a red velvet throne-like seat before a large ornate copper arch, lit with green and orange stage lighting. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a red draped skirt, layered rudraksha-style beads and chains, bangles and arm bands, and holds a tall silver trident in his left hand while resting his other hand on his hip. A tiger-striped cloth covers the platform edge. Garlands hang at the top corners. No ritual fire or deity murti is visible.2012-09-21