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Night photograph of an empty ceremonial throne set up on a decorated platform before a tall dark linga-shaped pillar with a fountain spraying water behind it. The gold-and-red velvet throne has a dark cushion and a small matching red-cushioned footstool sits in front. The platform is draped with striped cloth in red, blue, green and purple and garlanded with yellow marigold and white jasmine strings, with palm fronds and yellow flowers arranged at the sides. No people are visible in the scene.

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January 04 20102010-01-04Night photograph of a decorated open-air stage at a lit water tank. A golden ornate throne with a red cushioned seat and a dark cushion sits on a raised platform wrapped in yellow and orange marigold garlands and green foliage, with a small golden footstool in front. Behind it a fountain of jets rises around a tall green-and-yellow garlanded pillar, and terraced red steps line the water. Two young men in white clothes with orange shawls and red forehead marks stand on either side of the platform, and a partially visible man in a yellow garment stands at the left edge. A blurred figure appears at the right edge. The throne is empty.2010-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesA night photograph of an empty ceremonial seat decorated for a festival. A gilded throne with a red velvet cushion and a dark pillow stands on an orange cloth, with a gilded footstool in front. The platform is wrapped in striped multicoloured cloth and garlanded with yellow marigold strings, white jasmine garlands, fern fronds and yellow flowers. Behind it hangs a marigold-decorated backdrop with tassels and palm leaves. No people are visible in the scene.2010-01-04 +1 copiesDecember 14 20162016-12-14 +1 copiesA photograph of an empty ornate gold throne (peetha) on a colourful striped rug, decorated with garlands of white jasmine, orange and marigold, red roses, and palm fronds, with purple flowers arranged along the sides. A red velvet seat and cushion sit on the gold frame, with a floral canopy above and a dark water-side structure behind. No people are visible.2009-07-08December 23 20112011-12-23January 14 20152015-01-14 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam at the edge of a water tank, with water cascading down its surface and garlanded with yellow-and-green flower strings and decorative white drapery. Beside it, a gold-and-green ornate palanquin or boat float moves across the water, carrying a small deity murti under a canopy. Two figures in orange and white robes stand on the float and wade beside it. Illuminated stone steps with seated spectators, a row of string lights and a floodlight complete the scene.2010-12-30December 23 20162016-12-23Photo 11742868