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A figure stands in an illuminated shrine-like alcove between two large orange-lit carved guardian statues with raised arms. The central figure wears a maroon and red-brown wrap and dhoti, a gold necklace over layered rudraksha malas, a gold crown and a painted face. He grips a silver trident with one hand. Beside him are gold lion heads on a dark cushioned throne draped with striped cloth, a brass oil lamp, hanging bells and strings of beads and lights against a black backdrop. a person appears in the central position, shown in a ceremonial seated setting with clear ornate cues. No other people are visible.

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A man stands on a raised dais in front of a dark slate-grey backdrop framed by strings of small lights and hanging brass bells. He wears a maroon-red dhoti and a matching draped shawl, a rudraksha mala and a heavy gold necklace, with a crown-like headpiece and tripundra marks on his forehead. He raises one arm and grips a silver trident. Behind him sits a throne with gold lion heads and tiger-striped cushions. Large orange-lit deity murti statues flank the scene on either side. An ornate lamp rests in the foreground.2017-04-20A photograph of a man standing on a gold-trimmed throne in a dark niche, flanked by two large orange-toned guardian statues with multiple arms holding ritual objects. The central figure wears a maroon-brown dhoti-style garment with a matching sash, a heavy rudraksha mala, a large gold pendant necklace, and a crown-like headpiece; he holds a silver trident in one raised hand. Two golden lion heads flank the throne, which is draped with striped tiger-skin cloth. Hanging brass bells, oil lamps and strings of small lights decorate the dark backdrop. Persons visible: one central man, plus the statues.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A figure in a maroon-brown robe with a gold-bordered sash stands holding a silver trident with a tall shaft, set before a dark slate wall hung with strings of small brass bells and fairy lights. Two large orange-lit statues flank the frame, each with multiple arms and a jewelled waist belt. Gold lion figures sit at the base beside a gold ornate panel, and a brass oil lamp stands in the foreground. The figure wears a gold pendant necklace and layered rudraksha malas, with a crown-like headpiece and a red tilak on the forehead. Presented as a stage tableau, the image appears to show a ceremonial display rather than a live gathering.2017-04-20A seated figure in a dark red-brown robe and matching dhoti stands centre-stage on a golden throne flanked by two gilded lion heads and tiger-striped cushions. He wears a black crown, a large gold necklace, multiple rudraksha malas and a red tilak on the forehead, and raises one arm to hold a silver trident. Behind him is a black panelled backdrop hung with strings of lights and brass bells. On either side stand large orange-lit deity murti statues with raised arms, and a golden lamp stand is in the foreground. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne as the central figure.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A man in a maroon-red sleeveless garment and matching wrap stands before a dark slate-textured backdrop, raising his right hand while holding a silver trident in his left. He wears a gold necklace, multiple rudraksha malas, and a crown-like headpiece. He stands on a gold-trimmed throne flanked by two golden lion figures draped with tiger-striped cloth. Two large orange-lit guardian statues with multiple arms stand on either side. Brass bells, oil lamps and a strand of small lights hang in the background, with a brass lamp in the foreground.2017-04-20A man stands on a raised stage before a dark stone-panelled backdrop hung with strings of warm fairy lights and brass bells, flanked by large orange-lit sculptures of deities. He raises his right arm holding a tall silver trident, wears a maroon-and-gold dhoti-style cloth, layered rudraksha malas, a heavy gold necklace and a crescent ornament on his head, with white tilak marks on his forehead. A gilded throne with golden lion-head feet sits behind him. Oil lamps and a hanging bell frame the scene.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A photograph of a standing man in a stage-like shrine setting flanked by two large orange-lit guardian statues with multiple arms holding objects. He wears reddish-maroon draped cloth, a rudraksha mala and a large gold necklace, with a crown-like headpiece on his head. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and rests his left hand at his hip, standing before a golden throne-like seat with two carved lion figures and a striped cloth. Hanging bells and chains frame the dark backdrop.2017-04-20