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A photograph of a ceremonial stage set within an ornate temple-style structure. Two large carved stone dvarapala-like guardian figures with multiple arms stand on either side, flanking a central opening framed with warm orange and green lighting. Strings of small lights hang in the center, and a single figure stands in the dim central alcove wearing a dark robe with a gold necklace, holding a trident and pointing one arm forward. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, and the scene is dimly lit with a hazy atmosphere.

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A dimly lit temple-style stage framed by two large orange-tinted deity statues with multiple arms holding ritual objects. In the central opening, a single figure in dark reddish-brown robes with gold necklaces stands pointing forward and holding a trident. Fairy lights hang behind him, and brass oil lamps and a small ornate lamp stand in the foreground. Green and orange stage lighting colours the scene.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A dimly lit temple-style stage framed by two tall, orange-toned sculptural guardian figures with multiple arms and ornate jewelry, each holding a staff. At the centre, a bearded figure in a dark maroon garment and ornate gold necklace stands between hanging strings of small lights, raising one arm and holding a silver trident. A brass lamp stand with a flame sits at left, and a golden trident-topped stand rests at the base of the central figure. Warm orange and green lighting fills the scene. The central figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the subject is described by role and attire only.2017-04-20A photograph of a dimly lit temple-style set with two large carved stone dvarapala guardian figures, each with four arms holding a club and other attributes, flanking a central doorway strung with small fairy lights and hanging brass bells. In the centre, a single standing figure with long dark hair and a dark beard wears a rudraksha-style necklace and a reddish-brown cloth, holding a trident-like staff, with a brass oil lamp stand in the foreground. Warm orange light falls on the statues while green light washes the left side of the frame. Physical people are a single figure in the centre; the statues are not counted.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A dimly lit photograph of a temple-style stage framed by two large carved stone or painted statues of multi-armed deities with bare torsos, jewelled waist cloths and ornate necklaces, shown in warm orange light with green accent lighting at left. At the centre stands a standing figure in a dark red-brown garment with a gold necklace, holding a trident, flanked by hanging string lights and small brass bells. The central figure is a standing person or statue in shadow, and the scene reads as a decorated shrine set. Brass oil lamps stand at left.2017-04-20A photograph at night of a central doorway framed by two large orange-lit guardian statues with four arms, each holding ceremonial staffs. In the centre, a single standing figure in a dark maroon or wine-coloured robe, with a gold necklace and a long trident-like staff in one hand, stands before a dark recess decorated with strings of warm fairy lights and hanging brass bells. A small golden offering vessel sits at his feet, and a golden pedestal is visible behind him. The green and orange lighting washes over the carved stone facade. The figure appears to be a statue or deity murti rather than a living person, given its stillness and sculpted look.2017-04-20A photograph of a lit temple-style stage at night. Two large orange-toned guardian statues with multiple arms and crowns flank the central doorway. In the centre, a standing figure in a dark maroon garment with a gold necklace and a crown holds a silver trident staff, with a golden oil lamp base at the foot. Strings of small lights and hanging brass bells decorate the dark backdrop. The figure is a single person in a ceremonial pose; no identity is established by visible cues beyond costume and setting, so the figure is described by role only.2017-04-20A photograph taken at night inside an illuminated stage or temple-like setting. Two large orange-toned statues of multi-armed deities flank the scene, each holding ritual objects such as a mace. A central figure stands in a dark recessed doorway decorated with string lights, holding a trident in one hand and resting the other hand on his hip. He wears a dark maroon robe, a gold necklace and a headdress, with bells hanging above. A small brass oil lamp sits in the foreground beside a lit area of green-tinted lighting. The image is a darshan-style presentation of the figure in the central niche.2017-04-20