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A photograph of a dimly lit, orange-and-green stage set resembling a temple entrance. Two large sculpted dvarapala guardian statues with multiple arms and crowns stand on either side, holding staffs. In the centre, a single figure with long dark hair and a crown-like headpiece stands with back to the camera, one arm raised and gripping a tall rope or staff, before a curtained shrine area with hanging string lights and bells. A brass oil lamp and a lit lamp stand in the foreground, with a wisp of smoke drifting at left.

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A figure with long dark hair and a crown-like headpiece stands with their back to the camera in a dimly lit shrine, holding a long staff upright in one hand and gesturing with the other. Two tall, painted, orange-toned guardian statues with multiple arms and ornate gold belts flank the entrance. Strings of small lights hang from the doorway and small bells dangle overhead. A brass oil lamp stands at the left, and a golden figurine sits in the foreground, with a patterned rug below. The setting appears to be a temple-like sanctum with a lit inner chamber behind the figure.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A photograph of a dimly lit temple-style stage with two large painted sculptures of multi-armed guardian figures in orange-brown dhoti-like garments and gold ornaments flanking the scene. In the centre, a single figure with long dark hair and a dark garment with a red-brown wrap stands with back to the camera, one hand raised to hold a silver rope or staff while the other rests on the hip, before a dark curtained doorway hung with strings of fairy lights and small hanging bells. A brass oil lamp stands at left and a gilded object sits in the foreground. Green stage lighting washes the left side.2017-04-20A photograph of an illuminated temple-style sanctum framed by two large orange deity statues with four arms, each holding ritual objects, and wearing green drapery and gold waist ornaments. In the centre, a single figure seen from behind, with long dark hair and a dark garment, stands before a curtain strung with small bells and fairy lights, one arm raised to hold a rod. A brass oil lamp stands at left and an ornate gold vessel sits in the foreground on a patterned red carpet. The figure is not clearly identifiable from this view, so no identity is claimed.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20Photograph of a dimly lit ceremonial hall with a central doorway framed by string lights. Two large orange-skinned deity statues with multiple arms and gold ornaments stand on either side of the doorway. A single standing figure with long dark hair, wearing a dark wrap and gold armband, faces away from the camera with arms raised toward the doorway. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and a gold kalasha-like offering vessel sits in front. Smoke or mist drifts across the lower left foreground, with warm orange and green lighting.2017-04-20A photograph of a dimly lit shrine interior with warm orange light and haze. A figure seen from behind stands centrally with long dark hair falling down the back, wearing a dark brown draped garment and a small crown-like headpiece, with arms raised and hands gripping hanging chains or rods. Strings of small lights and hanging brass bells frame the figure. Two tall sculpted guardian figures with multiple arms flank the frame on either side, and a golden lamp stand with a lit flame sits in the lower foreground. A tiger-skin cloth is visible beneath the figure, and a golden ornate seat or throne stands behind.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A 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.2017-04-20A 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 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.2017-04-20