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A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a raised dark throne-like seat with a curved arch behind, lit in red, orange and green stage light against a textured golden wall with hanging garlands. The figure wears a leopard-print garment, a red-orange dhoti-style lower cloth, layered rudraksha malas, a rudraksha-style belt, bangles, and a chain draped over the shoulder, with a tilak on the forehead. One leg is raised casually and the figure smiles at the camera. A small logo appears at top left. Only one person is physically present; the figure's identity cannot be determined from appearance and is not inferred from the page.

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A person performing on a stage in a theatrical deity costume, standing before a large ornate golden arched backdrop with a red patterned throne-like seat behind. The performer wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, layered red-orange drapery, a dense rudraksha-style bead mala and chains, and holds a trident. Warm orange and green stage lighting illuminates a textured stone-effect wall with hanging garlands.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer stands on a raised red platform before a large round arched backdrop of embossed gold-toned metal, lit in warm orange and green. The figure wears a leopard-print sleeveless top layered with strands of rudraksha-style beads and chains, a tiered beaded belt and a flowing red-orange skirt, with a trident-like staff at the left. One arm is raised outward while the other holds the staff, and a red mark is visible on the forehead. A red zebra-stripe cloth drapes the platform behind. No other people are visible. a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the identity is left uncertain.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a raised platform before a large ornate golden arch, lit in red, green and yellow light. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a rudraksha-style mala with bell ornaments, bangles and a red-orange dhoti-like cloth, and holds a green-lit trident in his right hand while his left arm extends outward. A third-eye mark is visible on his forehead and his eyes are closed. Behind him is a dark patterned throne-like backdrop with tiger-stripe fabric, and strands of white flower garlands hang at the edges. Only one person is visible in the scene.2012-09-21A performer in a theatrical Shiva-style costume stands on a raised stage against a glowing red-orange backdrop with a large arched metallic ring behind him. He holds a silver trident in his left hand and wears a leopard-print top, a red-orange dhoti-like skirt, a wide belt with dangling tubular ornaments, and layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, plus beaded bracelets and anklets. Chains hang from his wrists. A dark tiger-striped throne-like seat sits behind him, with green stage lighting on his face.2012-09-21A standing figure on a red throne-like seat in front of a large golden arched backdrop with a glowing amber light. The figure, with long dark hair and a red bindi, holds a silver trident in the left hand and wears layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, beaded bracelets, a dense bead-and-chain bodice and a red draped skirt. Green and amber stage lighting washes the scene and a floral garland hangs at the top edge. a person (long swept hair, ornate beaded adornment, trident and throne cues).2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer in a costume of leopard-print fabric with hanging bells and chains stands before a tall ornate golden arch and a red velvet throne-like backdrop, lit in green and red. He wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace and bead bracelets on both arms, holding a silver trident in his left hand and resting his right hand on his hip, with a red dhoti-like lower garment and bare feet. A vermilion bindi is visible on his forehead, and he smiles broadly. The scene resembles a staged or devotional performance.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21