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A photograph of a dimly lit stage tableau set between two tall, ornately carved golden-orange statues of multi-armed deities with raised arms, flanking a central niche strung with small fairy lights and hanging bells. In the centre stands a single figure in a dark maroon-brown robe with a gold necklace, holding a silver trident upright beside a golden kalasha-like altar piece. A zebra-striped seat sits behind him. Teal and amber stage lighting washes over the carved pillars. No other people are visible.

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April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A photograph of a staged scene lit in warm orange and green. Two large golden-orange dvarapala guardian statues with multiple arms, holding maces and conch-like objects, flank a dark central alcove strung with small fairy lights and hanging brass oil lamps. In the centre a standing figure in a dark maroon-red garment with a crimson shawl and layered rudraksha malas wears a gold necklace and a crescent-topped headdress, holding a silver trident. A golden lion-shaped stand and a small golden ornament sit at the foot of the alcove.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A standing figure stands centrally in a lit, dark-backed doorway framed by two large ornamental guardian statues with raised arms, one holding a mace. The central figure holds a silver trident, wears a crown-like headpiece with a crescent, a gold necklace, a rudraksha-style mala and a rust-red dhoti-style wrap, with a shawl over one shoulder. Hanging bells and strands of small lights decorate the backdrop, and brass oil lamps and a lion-shaped ornament sit at the base.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.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20A 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 dimly lit stage shrine framed by two large orange-toned statues of multi-armed deity guardians, each holding ritual implements such as a club-like staff and other objects, with tall ornate pillars. In the centre a standing man with a dark moustache and forehead marking wears a reddish-brown robe, a long rudraksha mala, and a gold necklace, and holds a silver trident in one hand while standing beside a golden throne-like seat. Strings of small warm lights hang behind him, and a golden ritual vessel sits in the foreground.2017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20April 20 20172017-04-20