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A seated figure in deep red monochrome light sits in meditation pose in the foreground, shown as a dark silhouette with a tall cylindrical headdress and a rudraksha-style garland across the chest. A tall staff rises beside the figure on the left. Behind them, a large glowing halo frames a painted or projected depiction of a four-armed deity with a crescent and matted locks, reading as a Shiva-form image.

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December 24 20172017-12-24A silhouetted seated figure in a lotus-style cross-legged pose faces a large red-lit projected image of a deity. The figure wears a tall cap or headwrap and sits in front of a tall staff leaning at the left edge. The projection shows a four-armed Shiva-like deity with a crescent and a third eye on the forehead, long hair, bangles and a decorated arm. The entire scene is bathed in deep red light with a glowing halo behind the deity.2017-12-24December 24 20172017-12-24A photograph of a single figure seen from behind and below in heavy red stage lighting. The man wears a red turban and has long rudraksha mala strands across his chest, with a staff rising on the left. Behind him, a large projected image of a deity with a third-eye mark and a crescent-like crown fills the backdrop, with arms raised. The figure is in silhouette and his face is not clearly visible.2017-12-24 +1 copiesA photograph on a stage bathed in red light shows a seated figure in a deep red silhouette, viewed from behind. The figure wears a tall turban or crown-like headwear, a rudraksha mala draped across the chest, and bangles on the arms, with a cloth wrap over the shoulders. Beside the figure stands a tall ornate staff with a carved pole and a base. Behind, a large projected or painted image of a deity with multiple arms, a third eye and flowing hair fills the backdrop within a glowing circle. The figure sits on a high-backed throne-like chair.2017-12-24A 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.2017-12-24December 24 20172017-12-24A 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.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 seated figure on an ornate throne-like chair is bathed in intense red light against a red backdrop. The figure wears a tall wrapped headpiece, a long rudraksha mala draped across the chest, rudraksha bands on the upper arms and wrists, and a loose cloth wrap. A tall ornate staff stands at left. Behind the figure, a large painted deity murti with a crescent-marked head, third eye, and multiple raised arms is projected or painted on the wall. The figure's face is largely obscured by shadow and colour cast.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.2017-12-24December 24 20172017-12-24