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A photograph of a figure seated cross-legged on a gilded throne with a large golden arched backdrop, appearing to be a decorated tableau or murti-style display. The seated figure has long dark hair, a rudraksha mala with a pendant, and wears a red and green cloth, holding a trident upright in one hand. Flanking the throne are two large painted guardian figures with flaming crowns, wearing green loincloths and gold ornaments, one holding a staff. Pink and turquoise ornamental arches frame the scene with bright stage lighting.

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A seated figure on a large golden throne framed by an ornate gold arch, holding a silver trishula (trident) upright in the right hand and raising the left hand in blessing. The figure wears long dark swept-back hair, an orange-red dhoti or wrap, and layered beaded necklaces with rudraksha-style malas, with a red mark on the forehead. Flanking the throne are large painted deity statues in pink, green and gold with multiple arms and crowns. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the stage, and the pink and green lit backdrop completes the scene. The image is a photograph of a staged ceremonial setting with no other visible people.2013-03-18April 06 20132013-04-06A photograph of a stage tableau in a temple-style setting with vivid pink, orange and green lighting. At centre stands a life-size figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a green-and-pink draped garment, holding a silver trident, standing before a large gold-framed arch. Two painted, fierce guardian figures with flaming crowns and moustaches flank the centre, one in red and one in green, each holding weapons. Marigold and flower offerings lie at the base, with brass lamps on the stage edges. Its figures are statues or painted depictions, not physical people, and their appearance does not establish identity.2013-03-13A photograph of a temple shrine with a seated figure at the centre on a golden throne within a large ornate green-gold arch. The seated figure wears a red-and-orange cloth, a long green-beaded necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and raises one arm holding a trident. Flanking the throne are two large painted guardian statues with multiple arms, crowns and tridents, set against pink and blue decorated pillars with floral motifs. Brass oil lamp stands stand at the sides, and the scene is lit in pink and green light. The seated figure appears to be a statue or painted image rather than a living person, so no physical person is counted.2013-03-18March 18 20132013-03-18March 18 20132013-03-18A seated figure with long dark hair wears a green beaded mala and a red-orange wrap, holding a trident upright, on a golden ornate throne framed by a large gilded arch. Two painted pink and white guardian statues with raised weapons flank the stage, and brass lamp stands stand on either side. The stage is lit with pink and green lights.2013-03-18A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne set within a large golden circular arch, in a brightly lit hall with pink, green and cyan walls. The seated person has long dark hair, wears an orange-red wrap, a green-and-red beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and holds a silver trident in one hand while the other rests on a cushion. Two large painted guardian figures flank the throne, each with a moustache, bare chest and ornate gold waist cloth, one holding a club. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the dais, and a small dark dog sits at the lower right on the glossy floor.2013-04-15April 15 20132013-04-15A figure with long dark hair, a red-painted forehead, and a rudraksha-style mala of green and pink beads sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat with a gold arched backdrop and pink panels. He wears a rust-red and green-brown wrap and holds a silver trident upright in one raised hand. Gold decorative arches and a brass lamp stand frame the stage. The appearance and seated throne are consistent with a person in a stage portrayal; the setting suggests a decorated ceremonial stage.2013-03-18April 15 20132013-04-15March 29 20132013-03-29