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A photograph of an empty ornate golden throne (peetha) with a deep red velvet cushion and red side bolsters. The high back is framed by a garland of green leaves, yellow and white flower strands and purple flower clusters, with ornate silver-and-red jeweled ornaments at the sides. The gilded carved base has a red velvet seat panel. No people are visible.

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An empty ceremonial throne decorated with layered floral garlands in yellow marigold, purple globe amaranth, green leaves and white jasmine, arranged in arching bands around a gilded crown-shaped top. A deep red velvet cushion with leaf patterns sits on the seat, flanked by red and pink cushions, with a red draped platform and gold-patterned base below. No people are visible. The throne appears prepared for a satsang discourse.2010-10-11May 26 20122012-05-26A photograph of an empty ceremonial throne, or peetha, decorated for an event. The gilded wooden throne has a deep red velvet seat and back and is framed by an arch of garlands in yellow, white, purple and green flowers. White jasmine garlands drape across the front of the platform, and a microphone stand stands beside it. Ornately carved gold panels flank the throne, and tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at either side against a backdrop of red and orange woven mats with patterns. No people are visible.2010-12-27January 11 20082008-01-11October 13 20102010-10-13November 20 20082008-11-20An ornate gilded throne (peetha) with a carved golden backrest and a golden lion figure at its base, draped with a red zebra-striped cushion and garlanded with yellow and red marigold and flower strings. Two men in white dhoti-style clothing stand at the left edge; one holds up a white cloth beside the seat. The throne is set under a decorated tent with a pink ceiling and floral backdrop. No one is seated on the throne in this photo.2008-01-01A close view of an ornate gold repoussé throne back, its arched frame embossed with leafy scrolls, beaded rims and a central motif, set against a bright red velvet cushion. The arch is draped with garlands of red roses, green leaves, yellow marigolds and purple flowers. No people are visible; the throne is empty. A stone pillar and dark wall sit behind the arch.2010-08-01An ornate golden throne with a red tiger-striped velvet seat cushion and matching bolsters stands on a raised platform, decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow-orange marigold garlands. A golden lion-head armrest and a golden staff rest at the right side. A golden umbrella hangs overhead with floral garlands, and a small golden stand with a garland sits in front. No people are visible in the scene, and the throne is empty.2008-01-01An ornate gilded throne (peetha) stands empty against a backdrop of flower garlands in yellow, white, and purple. The high golden backrest is carved with floral scrollwork and a central circular medallion. The seat and bolsters are upholstered in red fabric with black tiger-stripe pattern. A golden lion head rests on the right arm, and a carved golden staff leans beside it. Below, a gilded pedestal bears a garland of white jasmine and marigold, with a tray of offerings in front. Gold lettering is carved across the throne's base. No people are visible.2008-01-01An empty ornate golden throne (peetha) with a red tiger-striped velvet seat and backrest, two white-and-red cushions, and carved golden lion figures flanking the base. A golden tree with branches rises above a gilded arched backrest decorated with a central medallion, garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers draped along its arch. The throne sits on a red velvet covered platform against a blue brick-patterned wall. No people are visible.2008-11-20April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copies