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A seated figure on a large golden throne framed by an ornate gold arch, holding a silver trishula (trident) upright in the right hand and raising the left hand in blessing. The figure wears long dark swept-back hair, an orange-red dhoti or wrap, and layered beaded necklaces with rudraksha-style malas, with a red mark on the forehead. Flanking the throne are large painted deity statues in pink, green and gold with multiple arms and crowns. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the stage, and the pink and green lit backdrop completes the scene. The image is a photograph of a staged ceremonial setting with no other visible people.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a seated figure at the centre on a golden throne within a large ornate green-gold arch. The seated figure wears a red-and-orange cloth, a long green-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and raises one arm holding a trident. Flanking the throne are two large painted guardian statues with multiple arms, crowns and tridents, set against pink and blue decorated pillars with floral motifs. Brass oil lamp stands stand at the sides, and the scene is lit in pink and green light. The seated figure appears to be a statue or painted image rather than a living person, so no physical person is counted.2013-03-18A seated figure with long dark hair wears a green beaded mala and a red-orange wrap, holding a trident upright, on a golden ornate throne framed by a large gilded arch. Two painted pink and white guardian statues with raised weapons flank the stage, and brass lamp stands stand on either side. The stage is lit with pink and green lights.2013-03-18A photograph of a temple shrine with a large standing deity murti at centre, dark-skinned with long black hair, wearing a white flower garland and holding a trident, set within a golden circular arch in front of a gold throne-like seat. Flanking it are two large painted guardian figures with raised arms and weapons, one red and one green, beneath ornate pink and green architectural arches. Brass lamp stands and a flower-covered base sit in front, with cushions and a rug on the floor. The statue has no clear sign of being a person, so no identification is made.2013-03-13March 18 20132013-03-18A seated figure in a glowing golden arched niche sits on an ornate gilded throne in a colourful temple-style setting. The figure has long dark hair, wears a rudraksha mala and a beaded necklace, a red-orange cloth wrap, and holds a trident upright in one raised hand. Two large painted guardian statues flank the niche, each with multiple arms, one holding a mace-like staff and the other holding a club, in green and red-orange garments with crowns. Pink and purple floral painted pillars and lamps surround the scene. The figure appears to be a statue or painted lifelike figure rather than a living person.2013-03-18March 18 20132013-03-18March 18 20132013-03-18May 01 20132013-05-01March 18 20132013-03-18April AF 2013A seated figure in saffron-red clothing and a green-beaded rudraksha mala sits on a large gilded throne framed by an ornate golden arch. He raises one hand holding a trident, and a small gold trident stands beside him. Flanking him are two large painted statues of multi-armed deities with flaming crowns, holding weapons including a trident and a club. The bright pink and turquoise temple-style backdrop has decorative columns, and brass lamp stands stand at the sides of the stage with a reflective glossy floor.2013-03-18A seated figure in a golden arched throne sits at the centre of a brightly coloured stage set with pink and teal pillars. The figure has long dark hair, wears a red-orange cloth wrap and multiple rudraksha malas, and holds a trident upright in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. Two large painted deity murti statues flank the throne, each with multiple arms holding weapons and standing against the ornate backdrop. Brass lamp stands and a red rug lie in front of the dais, and the floor reflects the lights.2013-03-18