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A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange wrap and bare upper body, sitting cross-legged on an ornate chair against a warm golden-red backdrop. A tall staff stands at the left edge. Behind the figure, a glowing projected image shows a deity with a crescent and matted locks, a third eye on the forehead and a trident raised in one hand, in a soft haze of light. The figure's head is backlit, so the face is in shadow. Appearance-based candidate for a person: the seated figure has long matted hair wound at the crown, a red wrap, rudraksha-style beads on the wrists and a staff held upright, the ceremonial presentation of a spiritual teacher on a throne.

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December 24 20172017-12-24A photograph of a seated figure viewed from behind, shown in silhouette against a warm orange and pink glow. The figure has a tall piled-up crown-like hairstyle, bare upper arms with dark armbands, and a red-brown wrap around the hips, sitting in a cross-legged meditation pose. A tall staff with a rounded top stands at the left edge. Behind the figure, a large projected or painted image of a deity murti with a multi-armed form and a tilak on the forehead fills the backdrop, with a trident-like emblem visible at the right. The lighting is dramatic and hazy. Attribution to any particular person is uncertain from this view.2017-12-24December 24 20172017-12-24December 24 20172017-12-24A seated figure in meditation pose is shown from behind, lit in warm orange and red light against a hazy backdrop. The figure has long hair and bare upper arms with dark armbands, and wears a red-brown cloth around the waist. A tall staff with a finial stands to the left. Behind the figure, a large glowing silhouette of a deity with a bindi, long flowing hair and multiple arms is projected onto the backdrop. The scene is dramatic and stage-like, with a sacred meditative atmosphere.2017-12-24A seated figure is photographed from behind in a warm orange and yellow haze. The figure wears a red garment, has long hair tied up on the head, and sits on a throne-like seat with a tall staff rising at the left edge. Behind the figure, a large luminous projected image shows a deity murti with a serene face, multiple arms, and a crescent or long-haired form. The figure is.2017-12-24A silhouetted figure seen from behind stands in warm orange and red light, holding a tall staff with a glowing tip on the left. A large projected image of a deity with a third eye, long dark hair and a trident-like arm shows on the backdrop. The figure wears a headpiece, bangles on the upper arms, and a draped dark garment. The scene is a stage-like projection display with no visible crowd.2017-12-24December 24 20172017-12-24December 24 20172017-12-24A seated figure is shown from behind as a dark silhouette against a warm yellow-orange haze of stage light. The figure sits on a red cushioned seat, with long hair falling down the back and a headdress or crown-like shape on the head. A tall thin staff or rod stands upright on the left side. Behind the figure, a faint glowing depiction of a deity murti with multiple arms and a serene face is projected or painted on the backdrop. Soft beams of light fan out on both sides.2017-12-24A seated figure is shown from behind in silhouette against a glowing yellow-orange haze. The figure sits in a lotus-style pose with long hair falling down the back and a tall staff or rod standing upright at the left edge. Behind the figure, a large blurred painted or projected image of a deity with long hair and multiple arms is visible through the light. Warm backlighting and rays of light fill the scene.2017-12-24A photograph of a seated figure viewed from behind in warm orange and yellow light, with a large projected or painted image of a deity behind. The seated figure has long hair tied up on the head, bare shoulders, and wears a dark garment with wrist bands. A tall staff with a finial stands at the left edge of the frame. Behind the figure, a glowing female-faced deity form with raised arms and flowing hair fills the background haze, and a small purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2017-12-24