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A dimly lit, warmly glowing temple-style hall with carved pillars, ornate stone or wood relief panels and a decorated ceiling beam. At the centre sits a large dark seated figure, a deity murti or statue, on a raised platform, with small oil lamps flickering along the front edge of the stage. Carved figures and round medallions decorate the walls, and a floor of scattered petals or flowers lies in front. No people are visible.

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A dimly lit temple-style hall with ornately carved golden pillars and warm orange-lit walls decorated with circular carved medallions. At the centre, a seated statue of a deity figure sits on a raised dais-like pedestal within a shallow reflective pool, with small oil lamps glowing along its edge. Smaller dark statues stand at the corners of the pool, and a carved bull figure is visible to the left. Stage-style lights hang from the ceiling above. No living people are visible.2013-07-21A dimly lit, ornate hall with carved golden-brown pillars and warm orange lighting. At the centre, a seated figure in dark robes sits on a raised throne-like platform, appearing to be a statue or figure viewed from behind. Small oil lamps flicker along the base of the platform beside a small blue figure in the foreground. Carved panels and decorative medallions line the walls, with spotlights hanging from the dark ceiling.2013-07-21July 21 20132013-07-21July 21 20132013-07-21A photograph of a dimly lit, ornately carved hall with warm orange-lit ornamental pillars and carved medallions on the walls. A seated figure with long dark hair and a draped cloth sits on a raised dais or throne seen from behind, facing away toward a sculpted lion-like carving and a seated lion or animal figure to the left. Small oil lamps flicker on the floor around the dais, with scattered flower petals. A small bronze figurine stands on a ledge at the lower right. The image is taken from a distance in a temple-like setting. The figure's back is turned and the face is not visible, so the presence of a person is uncertain; he is described only by role as a seated person on a throne.2013-07-21July 21 20132013-07-21A photograph of a dimly lit, ornate stage set with golden carved pillars topped by rearing lion figures, round carved medallions on the walls, and a lattice window glowing behind. A single seated figure with long dark hair and bare upper body sits on a dark throne-like seat at the centre, viewed from behind, with a light cloth wrapped around the waist. Two dark lion statues flank the platform. The scene is warm orange-gold with deep shadows.2013-07-21A dimly lit ornate temple hall with warm orange-gold walls carved with pillars, lion and rearing-horse motifs, and circular rosette panels. A single seated figure with long dark hair, seen from behind, sits on a dark wooden throne-like seat on a raised platform above a reflective water-like floor. Small oil lamps glow at the platform edge. A small dark figurine stands at right and a lion sculpture at left. No clear appearance cues establish which person is seated, so the identity remains unsure.2013-07-21July 15 20132013-07-15 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesA stage set with ornate gold-toned carved panels and gilded arches frames a seated figure in a brown and gold garment with a long staff, centre stage, with a golden deity murti or ornamented figure behind. Hanging brass bells and a spotlight hang above. A gilded kalasha-like vessel sits at the stage edge, and a silver-decorated figure with a peacock-like form stands to the left. The scene is lit with warm orange light. No clearly visible audience is present.2017-04-30 +1 copies