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A 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).

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September 21 20122012-09-21A person dressed in an elaborate costume of Shiva-like iconography stands before a large ornate golden arch backdrop, lit in warm orange with green and red stage lighting. He holds a silver trident with a crescent motif in his right hand, wears a leopard-print sleeveless top with cylindrical brass or copper tube pieces across the chest, waist and sash, layered beaded and chained necklaces, bangles and arm bands, and a red-orange dhoti-style lower garment. Long dark tousled hair frames a smiling face with a red tilak mark on the forehead. He stands in front of a red draped throne-like seat with a zebra-striped fabric. The person appears to be a tableau or performance costume rather than a ritual setting.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer stands on a raised red-draped platform before a large golden arched backdrop lit with green and orange light, posing as a Shiva-style figure. He holds a silver trident in his left hand, wears a dark beaded and metal-studded costume with rudraksha-like bead strands, layered bangles, a red-and-gold dhoti-style skirt and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stands a red throne-like seat with a patterned cloth, and wall garlands and small offerings appear on the platform.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A figure stands on a red-draped raised platform before a large glowing golden arch with embossed panels and warm orange backlight. The figure wears long dark hair, a red bindi, a leopard-print tunic with rudraksha-style beads and chains draped across the chest, bangles on both wrists and arms, and a red dhoti-like lower garment. One hand grips a silver trident leaning against the platform, the other rests on the hip. The lighting casts a green tint on the face and skin. Looking at the camera, the figure smiles. A small statue-like decoration is visible at the lower right. Strands of flower garland hang near the top of the arch. The background is a stylised stone wall. The page indicates this event, but the figure's appearance is not clearly identifiable from visible cues alone, so the presence of a person cannot be confirmed.2012-09-21A 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 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A person stands on a red-draped raised platform in front of a large golden circular backdrop lit with warm yellow and green light. The figure holds a silver trident in the raised right hand, wears layered red and cream printed garments, dense bead and rudraksha-style necklaces, many bangles and a waist ornament. Long dark hair falls around the face, and a red-and-cream leopard-print cloth lies over the platform edge. Ornamental flowers hang at the top left. The setting resembles a stage or dais with ceremonial decoration. The figure appears to be a person by appearance cues including long swept hair, ornate beaded adornment and a trident, while the image is a photograph of a performance-style stage presentation.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21