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Empty ornate golden throne with a red velvet seat and red bolster cushions stands in front of a stone shrine in an open pavilion. Behind it, a deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and a red cloth backdrop is adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Gold lamps, a brass kalasha, a plate of flowers and oil lamps sit on the altar platform. Two gold-trimmed wooden side boxes flank the throne, a microphone stand stands nearby, and orange curtains frame the open sides with greenery beyond. No people are visible.

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A photograph of an open-air temple shrine with carved stone pillars and an ornate golden arch framing a deity murti of a seated god and goddess draped in red cloth and marigold garlands. In front of the shrine stands an empty golden throne with a red velvet seat and cushions, flanked by gold-trimmed side tables and a microphone on a stand. Brass oil lamps, a tray of flowers, a kalasha-style vessel and a small orange-robed statue sit on the shrine platform. Orange and white striped drapery and a red-and-orange canopy frame the scene, with trees behind. No people are visible.2010-10-05An empty golden throne with a red velvet seat stands in front of a stone shrine with orange curtains drawn to each side. Behind it, a pair of red-clad deity murtis with gold crowns and flower garlands sit on a raised stone platform, flanked by carved pillars. A large gold-rimmed ceremonial vessel sits on an orange cloth with a blue and gold border on the floor, and small brass lamps are arranged at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2010-08-01August 10 20112011-08-10Photograph of an outdoor temple-style shrine with carved grey stone pillars and an orange-and-white striped canopy. Inside the shrine stands a deity murti pair dressed in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, with brass lamps and flower offerings in front. In the foreground an ornate gold-and-red velvet throne stands empty beside two gold-trimmed wooden side tables. To the right, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a leopard-print shawl and a white and red flower garland, standing beside a microphone stand. The scene suggests a padapuja session with a throne set up for the guru.2010-10-05An empty ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and cushions stands in front of a shrine within an open-sided temple pavilion with orange curtains. Behind it, a gilded deity murti seated on a pedestal wears a red crown, red garlands and a yellow-and-red garment, holding ritual objects, with a white cloth draped below and a garland of yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and carved stone pillars frame the shrine with niches of small sculptures. Two wooden offering stands holding fruit sit at the throne's sides. No people are visible.2010-08-06August 09 20102010-08-09A photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate golden throne in the foreground, upholstered in red with a dark maroon cushion and red bolsters, flanked by two small golden-brown wooden side cabinets with lattice tops. Behind it stands a golden deity murti of a seated and standing divine pair with a crown and garlands in purple, yellow and red, set before a red curtain and carved stone pillars. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. At right, a single person in an orange robe bends forward at the waist with head lowered toward the shrine, offering reverence.2010-09-22Photograph of an empty ornate golden throne (peetha) with a red velvet seat and cushion, placed on an orange cloth in front of a stone shrine. Behind it stands a deity murti with a trident and a garland, decorated with flower garlands and brass oil lamps. To the right, a single person in orange robes bends forward in prostration or reverence near the throne area. Brass offering plates with red kumkum sit on a gold tray in the foreground, and orange curtains frame the pavilion.2010-08-09A temple shrine with a stone-pillared pavilion and orange curtains. Inside stands a deity murti with garlands, flanked by a female figure in yellow and purple. In front is an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and gold-plated side panels, with brass lamps and silver plates of offerings on an orange and purple cloth. A person in orange robes kneels or bows at the right side of the throne, head down near the platform.2010-08-09A photograph of an ornate golden throne with a red velvet seat and red bolster cushions placed before a shrine. Behind it stands a stone temple structure with a gold arch and red drapes, housing a large deity murti in yellow and gold garments with a red and orange turban-style crown, garlanded with flower necklaces. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine. At the right, a person in an orange robe bows low in prostration beside a tray of fruit. Trays of fruit and offerings sit on side tables near the throne.2010-08-06August 05 20102010-08-05A photograph of a shrine within an open pavilion with grey stone pillars and orange draped curtains. Inside the shrine stands a deity murti in red garments with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, flanked by brass lamps and offerings. In the foreground a standing person in orange robes and a leopard-print shawl wears a white and pink flower garland and faces the shrine, beside an ornate gold and red throne with gilded side panels. A small microphone stand stands at right. Brass oil lamps and a red floor covering complete the setting.2010-10-05