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December 17 20062006-12-17A photograph of an empty ornate gold-coloured arched frame. In front sits a cushioned seat draped with a pink and gold-bordered silk cloth, covered in a garland of yellow and magenta chrysanthemums, a single red rose at the centre, and white jasmine strands hanging down the sides. Lamps and a small metal object are partly visible at the bottom edge. No people are visible.A small deity murti is framed by an ornate gilded arched halo with floral and scroll carving. The figure wears a tall conical gold crown, a red and yellow tilak on the forehead, and a silver-studded collar. It is heavily draped in bright yellow chrysanthemum garlands over a deep blue cloth edged with gold brocade, and the lower garment is orange silk. A jewelled ornament hangs from the top of the halo.2015-11-21December 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of a decorated ceremonial throne-like seat in front of a red silk backdrop with small gold motifs. An ornate gold-plated arched canopy with carved makara-style scrollwork and a kirtimukha-like head at its crest frames the seat. The seat is heaped with white jasmine garlands, yellow and deep red chrysanthemums, and a central red cloth, topped by a gold-coloured vertical ornament. A gold-bordered red and black silk cloth drapes the base. No people are visible in the frame.Close photograph of a golden metal Sri Yantra-style base with a tall central lingam-shaped column, decorated with a thick garland of white jasmine flowers wrapped around it, a white and yellow frangipani bloom placed on top, and a large pink rose laid on a deep maroon cloth in front. The dark background suggests an indoor temple or shrine setting. No people are visible.2006-11-05An empty decorated stage backdrop with no people present. A plain grey-beige cloth wall hangs behind a dark wooden valance edged with a cream tassel fringe. Along the valance sit a row of small brass-and-red oil lamps, each with a lit flame, and white jasmine garlands hang down the wall. A large square gold-and-red carved ornamental panel with scrolling leaf motifs is mounted at centre. A red light washes the left side, and red carpet covers the floor.2010-12-29A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne decorated with yellow, white and purple flower garlands, a golden canopy overhead and lion-head armrests. The seated person wears a flowing saffron-orange robe with gold borders, a long gold ceremonial necklace and a red bindi, with long dark hair, smiling with hands clasped in the lap and bare feet on a flower-covered dais. a person is seated centrally, with long swept hair, saffron clothing and a gold ceremonial necklace. Behind the throne hang beige draped fabric and red banners, with a small mirrored disc on the right. No other physical people are visible.2009-12-27A photograph of a seated murti displayed in a gilded arched shrine framed with red and white flower garlands. The murti wears a maroon turban, a red and gold garment with a leopard-print shawl, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled chest pendant, and holds a staff in one hand. It sits on a golden lotus-like pedestal carved with figures. Behind it, a backdrop shows a sunset over water, and a gong sits at the right edge. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, not a person.2018-05-19A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne decorated with yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands, purple and red flowers, and a golden canopy overhead. He wears an orange saffron garment with gold border, a heavy gold multi-strand necklace, and a red bindi, and sits cross-legged with hands resting in his lap, smiling. A golden deity murti is visible in the throne backdrop. A procession-style floral setup surrounds the throne. Probable Swamiji seated in state on the throne, distinguished by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace.2009-12-27December 17 20062006-12-17A figure seated with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate golden throne (peetha) on a decorated stage. The seated person wears a light blue top with a pale cream-and-gold draped garment and a small white crown-like headpiece. The throne has red cushioned seats, gold lion-shaped armrests and a white-and-gold front panel, and sits beneath a white fringed canopy. Behind it, a large arch of red, yellow, purple and orange flower garlands frames the seat, with fern and marigold swags on draped silver-grey and gold curtains and an orange backdrop. Potted flower arrangements flank the stage.2008-12-27