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A performer dressed as a bow-wielding deity figure sits on a dark red arched throne in front of a glowing orange-and-green lit wall with hanging bells. The figure wears a leopard-print blouse with a red skirt, black beaded mala necklaces and beaded bracelets, and holds a long silver bow with its string pulled taut. Behind the figure a large ornate copper-toned arch frames the scene.

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A performer dressed as a goddess-style figure sits on a dark red throne with a fan-shaped back under a large ornate copper-coloured arch. She wears a leopard-print blouse with layered red and green beaded necklaces, a red skirt, and bangles, and holds a long ornate silver-gold bow with a string drawn. Warm red and orange stage lighting with green accents surrounds her, and a garland hangs at the upper left against a textured yellow wall.2012-09-21A performer on a stage smiles broadly while standing in a dramatic pose, holding a tall silver-green ornate bow with a curled top in one raised hand. He wears a red dhoti-style lower garment, a leopard-print tunic, layered beaded necklaces, chains and bangles, and a red bindi on the forehead. A large copper-toned arched backdrop with a red velvet chair rises behind him under warm orange and green stage lighting, with a decorative stone-patterned wall. Strings of flowers hang at the top of the frame. The appearance is a costumed performer rather than a clear, distinctive a person presentation, so the identity is unsure.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer stands on a red-draped throne-like platform in front of an ornate golden arch, under warm orange and green stage lighting. The figure wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a dense necklace of beads, layered bangles, a chain-and-tassel belt, and a long orange-red dhoti. One arm is raised holding a large curved silver-green bow with a arrow at its tip, while the other hand rests on the hip. A red bindi marks the forehead, and the performer smiles.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer stands on a dark red throne-like stage backdrop framed by a large ornate golden arch, lit with green and orange stage light. The figure wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a red-orange dhoti, layered beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, a wide belt of brass-toned cylinders, and bangles, and holds a chain in one raised hand. A large metallic bow with a serpent-like form rests beside the figure, and a red tilak marks the forehead. Whether this figure is a candidate for the described person cannot be established from appearance, so the figure is described only by role and costume.2012-09-21A man with long, wavy dark hair and a laughing expression stands on a dark red throne with a zebra-striped velvet back, beneath a large curved gold-and-copper arch with a repeating embossed pattern. He wears a leopard-print garment with a belt of cylindrical bead pieces, a red-orange dhoti-style wrap, layered beaded and rudraksha-style malas, and chain bracelets. One arm rests on the arch and the other grips a long metallic serpent-shaped staff. Warm red, orange and green stage lighting fills the scene, with a garland at the upper right and a leopard-print cloth at the bottom edge. a person is shown in a ceremonial performance pose, with his distinctive long hair, beads and throne cues matching the event context.2012-09-21A performer stands on a red-cushioned throne-like seat under a large ornate copper arch, holding a tall curved metallic bow in one raised hand. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment, a rust-orange dhoti, layered wooden bead malas and a chain-linked waist belt, with bangles on both arms. Warm orange and green stage lighting falls across the scene, and garlands hang at the top corners. A tiger-striped cushion backs the seat. The figure's hair is long and swept back, and the costume is theatrical in style.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21