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A man stands on a raised red-and-gold throne-like platform in front of a glowing arched backdrop, lit in red and green. He wears a leopard-print garment, a red dhoti-style lower cloth, a wide belt of tube beads, and long beaded necklaces, with a dark bindi and wrist bands. He holds up a large ornate curved bow with his right hand, smiling broadly, while his left hand rests on his hip. A leopard-print cloth covers the platform edge. A small white bird logo appears in the upper left corner.

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September 21 20122012-09-21A performer dressed as a mythological hunter-warrior stands on a raised stage before a large curved gilded arch and a glowing amber backdrop with a red-tinged wall. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a red-orange draped lower garment, multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas, and chain and bead belts; a bindi-like mark is on his forehead. He grips a long ornate golden bow with his raised right arm, while a tiger-striped cloth covers the platform below.2012-09-21A performer stands on a raised platform in front of a large ornate golden arch with a dark red fan-pleated backdrop, under warm red and green stage lighting. He wears a leopard-print tunic, a rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest, layered bead and metal waist belts, a red-orange dhoti-like skirt, and bangles. He holds a long metallic serpent-shaped staff raised in one hand while the other rests on his hip, smiling broadly. A small red bindi is on his forehead and his hair is long and curly. He appears to be a performer in a theatrical depiction rather than a clearly identifiable individual, so no identification is made.2012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A 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 20122012-09-21September 21 20122012-09-21A performer stands on a raised platform in front of an ornate copper-toned arched backdrop lit with red and green stage light. The figure wears a leopard-print sleeveless garment, a red-orange wrap skirt, a wide belt of metallic segments, layered beaded necklaces and metal chains on the arms, and a long metal trident-like staff is held in one hand. The face is painted green and the figure smiles broadly with hair falling loosely. A red velvet fan-shaped chair stands behind the figure. The scene suggests a costumed theatrical or devotional tableau.2012-09-21A performer seated on a dark red throne-like seat in front of a large ornate golden arch and warm orange-lit wall, dressed as a fierce deity character. The figure wears a leopard-print blouse with a wide belt of metallic beads, a red-orange dhoti-style skirt, layered beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style malas, and chain bangles on the arms. One arm rests on the arch while the other holds a long curved bow with a chain drawn to it. The face has a green-tinted cast and vermilion bindi, with wild flowing hair. A leopard-print cloth covers the base of the seat. Stage lighting in red, orange and green fills the scene.2012-09-21A man in a theatrical costume stands on a raised platform before a large circular golden-brown backdrop with embossed bead-like studs. He wears a leopard-print sleeveless top, a red-orange dhoti-like lower garment, a long rudraksha-style bead mala and a belt of metallic cylinders, with chains at his wrists and arm. He grips a tall, shiny green-and-silver serpent-shaped bow with a curled top and smiles broadly. A red-and-gold curtain and a leopard-print cloth cover the platform, lit with green and red stage lighting.2012-09-21