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A photograph of a stage set with a central doorway framed by two large orange-painted guardian statues holding ceremonial objects, lit with green and orange stage lights. Strings of small white lights hang across the dark doorway, and a seated figure in dark clothing sits at the centre on a raised seat behind a brass vessel, with white flower garlands beside them. Brass lamp stands flank the stage, and a patterned red and dark floor covering lies in front. A blue cable and camera equipment appear at the left edge. The setting resembles a temple-style inner shrine created for a program.

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A photograph taken from low in front of a decorated stage backdrop lit in green and orange. Two large orange-painted guardian figures with raised arms flank a central doorway framed by strings of small lights. A seated figure in dark red-brown clothing sits on a raised throne-like seat in the doorway, hands raised near the face. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the stage, and a red-and-patterned carpet covers the floor. A blurred camera and cable appear in the left foreground, and a reflective table edge runs across the bottom of the frame.2017-04-20A seated figure sits at the centre of an ornately painted shrine-like doorway framed by two tall, orange-coloured dvarapala guardian statues with multiple arms, flanked by green uplighting and golden oil lamps on stands. Strings of small lights and hanging bells decorate the dark inner doorway, and the floor is covered with a colourful woven rug reflecting the lights. A camera lens is visible at the left edge. The seated person wears a maroon garment and sits on a small raised seat before the golden kalasha-like vessel in front.2017-04-20A photograph of a temple-style shrine stage lit with green and amber light. Two large painted deity dvarapala-style statues in orange-gold tones flank a dark central doorway hung with strings of small lights and a trident. A seated figure in dark red-brown robes sits on an ornate throne before the doorway, hands raised near the head. Brass oil lamps stand on the carpeted floor, and a brass kalasha sits in front of the throne. The floor is glossy and reflects the lights. A camera lens edge appears at the left.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A night photograph of an illuminated temple-style stage with green and amber lighting. Two tall gold-coloured dvarapala-like guardian statues with multiple arms stand flanking a central doorway framed in ornate gold trim. In the doorway stands a figure in dark robes holding a trident, appearing to be a deity murti or statue rather than a living person. Strings of small lights hang inside the doorway. Brass oil lamps on tall stands sit on both sides of the stage, and their reflection shows in the water pool in the foreground.2017-04-20A stage set dressed as a temple gateway with a painted backdrop of two large orange-skinned guardian figures flanking a central doorway, each with multiple arms holding objects. Hanging brass lamps with bells and dark red curtains frame the top. In the doorway, a standing figure in dark clothing holds a trident, with string lights around the opening. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the stage, and the green-lit floor reflects the scene.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A seated figure sits on a gilded throne within a gold-framed doorway of a painted shrine-like stage. Two tall painted guardian statues with multiple arms flank the doorway, holding ritual objects, and brass oil lamps stand on both sides. Strings of small lights hang across the dark opening, and green and orange lighting illuminates the painted walls and reflective floor. The seated person wears a dark reddish garment and is partly obscured by the lights. A camera edge is visible at the left.2017-04-20