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A performer dressed as a fierce deity stands on a red, zebra-patterned throne-like seat beneath a large ornate gilded arch, holding a silver trident with one hand and resting the other on the hip. The figure wears a leopard-print blouse and a flowing red skirt, with layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, chains, bangles, and a belt of brass bells. Green and red stage lighting washes over the scene against a warm golden backdrop. A forehead tilak and smiling expression are visible, though the figure's identity is not established by the image itself.

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September 21 20122012-09-21A performer dressed in a fierce, theatrical costume stands on a red throne with a tiger-striped velvet back beneath a large ornate metal arch. The figure holds a tall silver trident-like staff in one hand, wears a leopard-print sleeveless top layered with dark bead and bell ornaments, a red draped skirt, beaded bracelets, and a chain across the chest. Warm orange and green stage lighting surrounds the scene, with a decorative patterned cloth at the base.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 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.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A 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.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21