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A photograph of a stage with a large carved relief of a four-armed deity, with a golden face, elaborate headdress, layered necklaces and bangles, holding a trishul and other objects, set against a dark mottled backdrop. Smoke drifts across the lower stage in front of the relief, green-lit potted plants flank both sides, and a small camera on a stand sits at the front edge. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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May 04 20162016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04A photograph of a stage at night with a large dark statue of a multi-armed deity murti, Shiva-like with an elaborate gold crown and ornaments, holding a trident. Warm smoke drifts across the stage, lit by green-tinted plants on either side and a red-lit stage edge. A dark silhouette of a person stands in front of the statue, mostly hidden by the smoke, and a camera or phone is visible in the foreground. Only a single figure is visible, and the statue and backdrop are the main focus.2016-05-04Night photo of a stage event with a large golden-brown sculpted deity murti of a multi-armed Shiva-form figure with an ornate crown, holding a trident, set against a dark backdrop with green-lit potted plants on each side and rising smoke or haze. In front, a figure in a dark robe stands with the back partly turned, facing the murti, with a small camera on a tripod in the lower foreground and a red-lit stage edge below. Only the one standing figure is visible as a physical person.2016-05-04A photograph of a large carved relief of a multi-armed deity murti with a gold-lit face, ornate headdress and beaded necklaces, set against a dark backdrop. A silver trident is visible in one hand, and a dark-clad figure stands in the foreground amid yellow-green smoke or fog, lit by green and amber stage lights. Potted plants flank the left side and a string of small lights hangs at top right. No physical person is clearly identifiable beyond a dark silhouette in front of the murti.2016-05-04May 04 20162016-05-04A stage reveal at an event, with a large golden-toned relief panel of a multi-armed Shiva-form deity murti rising behind a dark backdrop. Green-lit potted plants flank the stage and a red carpet runs along the platform. Thick yellowish smoke billows across the front as a figure in black head covering and a silver trishul held upright emerges from behind the panel. A camera on a tripod sits in the foreground. Only a partially visible person is present, and the deity panel is a depiction, not a living figure.2016-05-04A photograph of a stage with a large golden-faced deity murti of Shiva-like form, multi-armed, with matted hair and a crown, set against a grey backdrop. A figure in a dark robe stands center stage amid drifting smoke, holding a silver trishul, with green-lit potted palms flanking the stage and a bull statue at the lower right. Wisps of yellowish smoke fill the foreground.2016-05-04Dim stage scene with purple and green lighting and heavy violet smoke drifting across the foreground. A large carved relief of a multi-armed deity murti with a golden face and ornate jewellery fills the back wall, its raised hands holding ritual objects. In front stands a single figure with long dark hair and bare arms wearing red-and-gold adornments, positioned near a glowing silver trident that appears to be lit above a low platform. Potted green plants frame both sides of the stage.2016-05-04A dim stage at night with smoke drifting across it. Behind the haze stands a large golden-lit sculptural figure of a multi-armed deity murti, with a crown, a long necklace, and a black dhoti-like cloth. It holds a silver trishul, a trident, and a bull figure rests at the base. Green-lit palm plants frame both sides. A small lamp glows in the lower foreground. No living person is clearly visible; the figure is a statue, and no one is identified.2016-05-04A smoke-filled stage shows a large golden statue of a seated deity with a trident emblem, lit by warm amber light with green-lit potted palms on either side. Dense haze drifts across the foreground, and a silver trishul is visible in front of the figure. No people are visible in the frame.2016-05-04A dimly lit stage set framed by two large golden trishul (trident) arches with warm backlighting. Behind a rising haze of smoke stands a large sculptural relief of a deity murti with multiple arms and an ornate crown, its face lit in gold and green. Above, a hanging arrangement of golden leaves glows under soft lights, and potted green plants flank the stage base. No physical people are visible in the frame, and no one is identifiable as a person in the image. The scene reflects a staged Shuddhadvaitam program setting.2016-05-04