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A photograph of a central figure standing in a dark recessed alcove framed by two large ornate golden-orange statues of multi-armed deities with crowns and jewelry. The central figure wears a maroon-brown robe with gold trim, layered rudraksha malas and a gold ceremonial necklace, holds a silver trident in one hand, and stands beside a gold-tiered seat draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Strings of small lights and hanging bells decorate the dark backdrop, and a golden oil lamp sits at the base. Green and orange stage lighting colours the surrounding structure.

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Night photograph of an illuminated temple-style entrance. Two large orange-lit guardian statues with multiple arms stand on either side. In the central niche, a man dressed in a maroon-red robe and wrap with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace holds a silver trident, standing beside a gold-framed throne. Strings of fairy lights and hanging bells frame the niche, and a small oil lamp burns at the base. The man is the only physical person visible; the statues are not people.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A man stands in a lit doorway-shaped shrine between two large orange-lit painted guardian statues with multiple arms and crowns. He holds a silver trident (trishul) upright in his right hand and rests his left hand on his hip. He wears a maroon-brown dhoti-style garment, a large gold ceremonial necklace, layered rudraksha malas, and a dark headdress with a small golden crown ornament. Behind him is a dark backdrop hung with string lights and small hanging bells, and a golden throne-like seat with lion figures is visible below him. Small brass oil lamps stand on the floor in front.2017-04-20A figure stands in a lit niche framed by two large orange-painted guardian statues with multiple arms holding ritual objects. The central figure holds a silver trident in one hand, has a hand on the hip, and wears a maroon-red robe with a gold waist sash, a gold necklace and many beaded rudraksha malas; long dark hair is swept up. Strings of small lights and hanging brass bells frame the dark backdrop, with brass oil lamps and a lion-shaped pedestal beside him. The scene reads as a darshan setting; the page does not indicate that a person is present.2017-04-20A photograph of a lit stage niche flanked by two large orange-tinted statues of four-armed deities holding ritual objects. Between them, a man in a maroon robe and dhoti stands before a dark backdrop, holding a silver trident, wearing a crown, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. Strings of small lights and hanging bells frame the niche, with brass lamps and a golden kalasha-like vessel at the front. The man is a candidate by appearance but identity is uncertain; the page does not confirm he is present.2017-04-20A photograph of a figure standing in a lit alcove between two large sculpted guardian statues with raised arms, holding a trident. The central person wears a maroon garment, a red-brown rudraksha-style bead mala, a gold necklace, and a crown, with dark face paint, and stands before a dark draped backdrop strung with small lights and hanging bells, with a golden throne behind. The statues on either side are orange-toned with carved jewellery and raised hands holding implements, and a brass lamp stands at left. The image carries a copyright line in the lower right.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A figure stands at the centre of an illuminated shrine niche, holding a tall trident in the right hand and resting the left hand on the hip. He wears a maroon-brown dhoti, a maroon shawl draped over the shoulders, a crown, and multiple red and bead malas with a large gold necklace. Two large orange-lit stone dvarapala guardian statues flank the niche, each with four arms holding a mace, a trident-like weapon and other implements, wearing ornate gold jewellery. Strings of small lights and hanging bells decorate the dark backdrop, and a brass oil lamp stands at the lower right. The figure's appearance is consistent with a person but is uncertain, and no visible text is present.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20