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A photograph of a stage presentation: a large golden-painted relief of a seated multi-armed deity with a crown, many necklaces and a trident-like emblem is the backdrop. In front stands a person with long dark matted hair wound high on the head, wearing a leopard-print top, an orange-red dhoti with gold border, rudraksha bracelets on the arm, and a silver trident staff planted beside him. A tiger-skin draped platform lies at the base of the stage.

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May 04 20162016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesA performer stands barefoot on a stage facing a large golden relief of a seated, multi-armed Shiva-like deity carved into a rock-textured wall. The standing figure wears a long black dreadlocked hairpiece with a small ornament, a leopard-print short top with a red-orange sleeveless vest, red-orange dhoti-style lower garment with gold border, rudraksha-style beaded bracelets and an armband. A silver trishul stands upright beside him, planted on a red platform draped with a tiger-print cloth. The mood is ceremonial, with warm stage lighting and a green plant at the right edge.2016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesA performer stands barefoot on a red stage in front of a large gilded relief of a multi-armed deity with a crown and elaborate necklaces, flanked by carved figures. The standing figure wears a red dhoti, a leopard-print cloth wrapped at the waist, a tiger-striped seat behind, layered gold necklaces, rudraksha bracelets, and a crescent ornament in the hair. The face is painted with white tripundra markings, and he holds a tall white trident staff with both hands on his hips.2016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04A figure on a red stage stands with raised arms before a large golden relief of a multi-armed seated deity murti, its face and crown lit gold. A silver trishul stands upright in front of a red cloth draped with a tiger-striped throw. The standing figure wears a leopard-print garment over reddish-orange dhoti-style cloth with gold-edged borders, multiple beaded bracelets, and long dark matted hair piled high with a small crown-like ornament. Green foliage and warm stage lighting frame the scene.2016-05-04 +1 copiesA standing man on a red-edged stage holds a silver trishul with a striped white-and-pink staff in his right hand. He wears a black turban, white tripundra markings on the forehead, gold earrings, layered gold and bead necklaces, a rudraksha-style bracelet set and a leopard-print shawl over a maroon garment. Behind him a large golden-faced relief of a multi-armed deity murti is carved into a textured stone-like wall, with lion and tiger carvings to the sides and a tiger-striped cloth on the floor. Sculpted figures appear on the wall, and the stage has a warm, dramatic light.2016-05-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20162016-05-04 +1 copiesA man stands centrally on a stage before a large sculpted relief of a multi-armed deity with a golden face and tall crown, flanked by carved figures with raised hands. He wears a black turban, red-brown robe with gold trim, a leopard-print wrap, layered gold necklaces with a large pendant, rudraksha bracelets, and holds a silver trishul trident. A tiger-striped cloth covers a platform at his feet.2016-05-04 +3 copies