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A performer dressed as a fierce Shiva-style deity stands before an ornate golden arched backdrop lit in red and green. He holds a silver trident in his right hand, has dark tousled hair, a bindi and a broad smile, and wears a leopard-print sleeveless top with a red-and-gold draped skirt. Strings of rudraksha beads, chains and small bells hang across his chest and waist, with beaded armbands on his wrists and biceps. A decorated stone wall and a tiger-striped red cushion or seat appear behind him.

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September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer dressed as a fierce goddess figure stands on a red and black tiger-striped raised platform in front of a large ornate golden arch with green and red lights. The figure wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a leopard and red layered skirt, dense strands of rudraksha-like beads and metal bells, chain bracelets, and a dark bindi on the forehead, with a long dark wig. A tall trident-like staff stands at the left edge. Warm orange and green stage lighting fills the background. The scene is a photograph of a costumed dramatic figure in a ritual or festival setting.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.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer dressed as a fierce goddess figure stands on a red throne-like seat with an ornate gold arched backdrop, lit in green and orange stage light. She wears a leopard-print blouse and red skirt, layered with metal bell ornaments, chain and beaded necklaces, and beaded bracelets. Her left hand grips a trident, and she poses with the other hand on her hip, smiling. A leopard-print cloth covers the platform edge in front of her. The person is a single physical figure; the backdrop and throne are part of the staging.2012-09-21A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands on a stage in front of a large curved golden-red arch and a dark tiger-striped backdrop. Green stage light falls across his face and body. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment layered with rows of small metal bells, a long strand of beads and chains, a red-orange dhoti, and bangles on his arms. A bindi and tilak mark his forehead. He holds a green-painted trident with one hand, its chain wrapped around his wrist. Eyes closed, he smiles. A leopard-print cloth lies across the stage floor below him. The figure is a costumed performer rather than a clearly identifiable person.2012-09-21A man stands on a red-draped throne-like platform in front of a large ornate arch with metallic repoussé bosses and a textured stone-look backdrop, lit in orange and green. He wears a leopard-print garment with tassels and a rudraksha-style bead mala draped across his chest, and holds a silver trident in his right hand while his left arm is raised. Strings of marigold-style garlands hang at the top corners and a red-orange glow fills the background. A purple bird logo sits in the upper left corner and a copyright line appears at lower right. The figure is a person by appearance, with long swept-back hair, a dark forehead mark, and distinctive ceremonial adornments with a trident, presented as a costumed performer on a throne-like stage.2012-09-21