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A performer seen from behind with long dark dreadlocked hair falling down the back, wearing a leopard-print sleeveless top with metal cylinder shoulder ornaments, a beaded brown cord belt with metal cylinders, and beaded brown armbands. Arms are outstretched against a large ornate gold arch, with orange flames rising behind. The figure appears to be a costumed dance or theatrical performance, with no visible face, and the scene is warm and golden-lit.

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A performer in a leopard-print sleeveless top and rust-orange skirt stands with one hand on hip, long dark dreadlocked hair falling down the back, and rudraksha-style beaded bands and gold-toned cylindrical bead ornaments across the chest, shoulder and waist. Bright orange and yellow flames blaze behind the figure. Only the back and torso are visible; the face is not shown.2017-12-22A photograph of a performer seen from behind, with long dark matted hair falling down the back, dressed in a leopard-print garment with bronze bell-like ornaments and beaded bands on the arms and waist. The figure holds a silver trident-like staff with a drum and a leopard-print scarf hanging beside it, and stands before a wall of bright orange flames with an ornate golden arch behind. Stage lighting and fire create a dramatic ritual atmosphere.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20172017-12-22April 13 20202020-04-13 +1 copiesA figure with long dark hair falling down the back stands on a stage in front of a large golden ring and bright orange flames. The figure wears a leopard-print top, a wide ornate belt and draped rust-orange trousers, with bangles on the wrists. One hand grips a silver trident-topped staff while the other rests on the hip. Beside the figure stand ceremonial objects on pedestals: a drum on a trident staff with a leopard-print cloth, a feathered staff, a curved silver staff, and a small tall vessel. Yellow and orange stage lighting and smoke fill the scene.2017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22December 22 20172017-12-22July 25 20172017-07-25 +1 copiesDecember 22 20172017-12-22September 22 20122012-09-22A performer dressed as a Shiva-like deity stands before a golden arch lit in yellow and green light, eyes closed and one hand on the hip. He holds a silver trident with a chained shaft, wears a leopard-print garment, layered rudraksha malas and bead bracelets, and has white and red forehead markings. The figure appears to be a costumed presentation rather than a verified portrait, so no identification is made from appearance. A single person is visible.2012-09-22