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Evening temple scene at night showing an empty gold-and-red ornate throne draped with yellow and maroon garlands, with a framed portrait on its backrest. The framed photo shows a smiling figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace, labelled by the photo's presentation only as an image on the throne. Beside it, brass oil lamps with rooster-shaped tops stand on a stone platform in front of a grey carved pillar. At right, a seated figure in a turquoise garment with a saffron-orange turban and ornate red-and-gold embroidered robes receives garlands, near a golden deity murti. A red curtain hangs at the left edge and a decorative iron railing stands behind the lamps.

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October 04 20102010-10-04A decorated shrine with an empty red velvet throne in the foreground, its gold-trimmed back and armrests draped with marigold and red flower garlands. Set on the seat is a framed printed portrait of a figure in orange robes with long hair and a white beaded necklace, seated cross-legged with one hand raised, in front of a tree trunk backdrop. Behind it, a gilded arched niche holds deity murtis draped in garlands, with brass oil lamps standing on both sides and orange and yellow marigold festoons strung along the stone wall. No people are visible.A gilded ornate throne with a red cushioned seat stands empty in a temple shrine, draped with marigold garlands bearing black and white stripes. Centered on the throne back is a framed photograph of a seated saffron-robed figure with long hair and a rudraksha mala, one hand raised in blessing, seated before a tree trunk. Brass oil lamps line the background, and behind the throne a gold-and-yellow cloth drapes a deity murti. Gilded side cabinets flank the throne. No physical people are visible.2010-09-29A photograph of an ornate gilded golden throne (peetha) in a temple setting, draped with marigold and multicolour garlands. Seated upright on the cushioned throne is a framed printed portrait of a young man in orange-saffron robes and a long pearl-like mala, seated in meditation with one hand raised in a blessing gesture before a banyan tree backdrop; this is a printed picture, not a physical person. Behind the throne a deity murti is dressed in a yellow-and-orange cloth with a golden crown-like headpiece and garlands, flanked by tall brass oil lamps (lamps) and gilded carved stone pillars with red curtains. Flower petals lie on the throne. No physical people are visible.2010-09-29October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesA framed photograph of a smiling young man in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded necklace sits in an ornate gold chair with a gold-toned frame, garlanded with marigold and white-and-maroon flower strings with a red hibiscus blossom at the top. The photo is seated in a temple setting, with brass lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel on the left, a statue of a figure in orange robes with a gold-bordered white cloth beside it, carved stone pillars and a red-gold metal gate behind. Red cushions and orange cloths lie on the seat, with wooden boxes in front. No physical people are visible.2010-09-29A photograph of a decorated temple shrine at night. In the foreground, a red upholstered throne with an ornate gold frame holds a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes and a white beaded necklace, seated and gesturing with one hand, with an orange drape below. Marigold and red flower garlands wrap the throne and hang along the platform, and brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. Behind, a gilded arch frames a deity murti of a crowned, multi-armed goddess with a red and gold sari and a companion figure in magenta and blue, both adorned with garlands. Red curtains and carved stone pillars surround the shrine. No physical people are visible.A large ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions stands on a red stage, set before a stone temple-style pavilion strung with coloured fairy lights and yellow-orange floral drapes. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a woven striped rug lies at the base. Mounted on the throne back is a printed portrait of a smiling man in a maroon turban, saffron-red robe and rudraksha mala, holding a trident and a white flower garland. The portrait is a depiction, not a physical person, and there are no people physically present.2016-12-02October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesA gilded shrine interior with a golden ornate throne draped in marigold and orange-white garlands, placed before a deity murti pair seated on a dais. The central framed portrait on the throne shows a man in orange robes and a white flower garland seated in meditation with one hand raised, set against a tree trunk backdrop. The murti pair wears gold crowns and jewellery, with one figure in a red-orange turban and green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand on tall stands on both sides, and pink hibiscus flowers decorate the throne. No physical people are visible.2010-09-29A golden ornate throne with red cushions and bolsters stands empty in a temple setting, with a framed portrait placed on its backrest. The portrait shows a smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a long white bead garland, seated cross-legged with one hand raised in blessing, against a backdrop of tree roots. A caption on the portrait is partly visible, and a bowl with yellow flowers and an oil lamp sits on a tray in front of the throne. Behind it, a deity figure is draped in a yellow cloth and marigold garlands, with brass lamps and a stone carved niche nearby. Orange ritual cloths cover the floor. No physical people are present in the scene.2011-08-10