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A photograph of a seated figure largely obscured by dense white smoke or incense haze. The person wears layered strands of beaded necklaces and a light draped garment, with bare arms. Behind them stands an ornate gold-toned carved throne or frame with decorative metalwork. The haze softens the figure's features and surroundings, and a faint purple logo appears in the lower left corner.

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July 29 20122012-07-29July 29 20122012-07-29 +1 copiesJuly 29 20122012-07-29 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-orange draped garment with gold zari border sits on an ornate gilded throne with a zebra-striped cloth, surrounded by drifting smoke or incense haze. He wears layered beaded gold necklaces, a leopard-print shawl across his shoulder, earrings and a red tilak on his forehead, with long dark hair swept back. A small white fan heater and speaker sit nearby on a patterned carpet in a dim hall.2012-07-29 +1 copiesJuly 29 20122012-07-29 +1 copiesJuly 29 20122012-07-29 +1 copiesJuly 29 20122012-07-29 +1 copiesHazy photograph of a large deity murti of Kalabhairava standing on a gilded throne-like pedestal with ornate golden carved panels. The figure holds a tall trident and wears a blue-patterned garment and a beaded necklace. Several smaller silver tridents stand on either side against a dark backdrop, and bluish smoke or mist fills the space. No people are visible.2015-05-21A seated person in a rust-orange and gold-bordered wrap sits on an ornate gilded throne with a striped animal skin draped over its edge. Multiple strands of beaded necklaces and a gold chain adorn the chest, and a red tilak mark is on the forehead. Smoke or steam drifts around the figure in a dark hall with a small electric heater and a carpet at the lower left. Appearance cues do not clearly establish a specific identity, so no identification is made.2012-07-29 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching wrap sits on a golden ornate throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, wearing multiple strands of beaded necklaces and a gold chain. Smoke fills the dim hall in front of a small fire pit in the foreground, where a person's silhouetted hand holds a burning torch or stick near the flames. A white fan and a small monitor sit beside the throne on a red carpet, with a patterned rug beneath. The setting appears to be a homa or fire ritual.2012-07-29 +1 copiesMay 21 20152015-05-21A hazy, blue-tinted photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with carved gold scrollwork and a large gold backrest, set against a painted backdrop of mountains and clouds. The seated figure wears a dark red top, a black-and-white patterned lower garment, and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a long trident-topped staff upright. Silver tridents and a silver crescent-topped staff flank the throne on both sides, with greenery at the lower right. Light haze and smoke soften the scene. Depiction in the style of a stage or altar installation.2015-05-21