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A figure seen from behind stands before a large ornate golden arch framing a golden throne-like seat (peetha) in a richly decorated temple setting. The figure has long dark hair and wears a multicoloured striped garment with a red cloth, layered rudraksha or bead malas across the shoulders, and bangles on the arms. The figure holds a silver trident (trishul) upright in one hand. Flanking the arch are painted deity figures with multiple arms holding ritual objects, and brass oil lamps (deepas) sit on the lower left and right. A tiger-striped cloth and red patterned fabric lie on the platform below. The setting is a vivid teal, green and red painted shrine.

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A performer stands on a low dais inside a large gilded circular frame before a golden throne-like backdrop, holding a silver trident. The figure has long dark hair and wears a tiger-striped garment over an orange-red cloth, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and beaded armbands. Painted turquoise and pink pillars flank the set, with multi-armed deity murti figures on either side, and brass lamps stand at the lower corners. A striped tiger-print cloth covers the base. No clear face-based or ceremonial identification is possible from the scene alone, so the figure is described by role and costume only.2013-05-13A figure in a tiger-striped yellow and black bodice with red-orange skirt stands on a gold-framed raised stage before a large gilded throne, holding a silver trident in the right hand. He wears a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead necklace and beaded armbands, with red forehead markings and long dark hair. A large gold circular arch frames him, flanked by painted multi-armed deity murti with raised hands and lotus-like forms. Oil lamps stand on the left, and a tiger-skin rug and patterned carpet lie at the base of the stage. a person candidate identity is not established from appearance alone.2013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13A standing figure stands before a large ornate silver circular arch framed by glowing orange-yellow fabric and warm light. The figure wears a tiger-striped garment, a long multi-strand rudraksha mala with white beads, bead bracelets on both arms, and dark reddish-brown lower cloth. He holds a silver trident in one hand, with long dark hair falling past the shoulders, in a ceremonial pose on a raised platform draped with tiger-patterned cloth. Garlands of red and white flowers hang at the top corners of the arch.2013-01-11July 12 20132013-07-12October 11 20122012-10-11A photograph of a man standing on a raised dais in front of a large ornate red circular arch with green lighting. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top and leopard-print cloth around his waist with a red-and-cream dhoti beneath, many beaded rudraksha-style malas, and red armbands, and holds a silver trident in his right hand. Red tilak marks show on his forehead and a long dark hair falls behind him. Behind him are a red throne-like seat with a leopard-print cloth and golden lion-like sculptures, with stage backdrops in red and green. a person wearing distinctive ornate attire with rudraksha malas and a trident, shown in a stage presentation.2012-10-11October 11 20122012-10-11A 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.2012-09-22July 12 20132013-07-12