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December 05 2009

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A photograph of an ornate gilded throne (peetha) with a red velvet seat and red cushioned armrests, set on a tiered golden base with lotus-petal motifs and flanked by two carved golden side panels. Behind it stands a shrine area with brass lamp stands, marigold and flower garlands, and a blue-robed deity murti on the right. At the lower left, the white-clad arm and hand of a person are visible, with brass vessels and fruit on the orange cloth in front. No one is seated on the throne.2010-08-01An empty ornate gilded throne (peetha) stands centrally on an orange cloth, with red velvet seat and backrest cushions, a dark maroon cushion, and carved gold side panels with floral and scrollwork motifs. Behind it, orange and red drapes, golden pillars, and a garland-decorated backdrop frame the scene. A small blue-robed deity murti stands on a shelf at the upper right, and a black stone relief panel is on the left wall. Fruits, including apples, sit on the floor in front of the throne. No people are visible.2010-08-01Photograph inside a covered hall showing an ornate gold-plated throne with a carved floral backrest and an engraved base, being adjusted by men. On the left stands a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a tilak on his forehead, gesturing toward the throne. Beside him a young man in a blue shirt and white dhoti watches. On the right a man in a white shirt and white dhoti reaches to touch the gilded backrest. Overhead are metal roof beams and fluorescent lights.2007-12-30An empty ornate golden throne with a red velvet seat cushion stands on an orange cloth in a temple hall. The throne has a richly carved backrest with scrolling floral patterns and lion-head armrests, and carved golden side panels. Behind it, grey stone shrine niches hold small dark carved figures, a garlanded deity murti with red drapery, and brass lamp stands. No people are visible.2011-08-10An ornate golden throne (peetha) stands centred on a stage, its high back carved with decorative scrollwork, a crown finial at the top and a central circular medallion. The seat is covered in tan cushions with a red cloth draped over one armrest. The throne is framed by an arch of red, orange and white flowers over a pale draped backdrop. A microphone stand is positioned at the right, and a small table with items sits on either side. No people are visible in the frame.2009-11-17Close photograph of a bare foot resting on an ornate gold-leaf footstool with a cream and gold brocade cushion, on a red patterned carpet. The person's orange saffron garment and a red cloth fall over the stool. Behind is a gilded carved throne back and a yellow flower garland. At left, a seated person in orange robes is partly visible. Only the foot and a partial figure at the edge show a person; the visible seated figure at left is partly cropped.2010-10-17March 08 20132013-03-08An empty ornate gold throne (peetha) stands on a red patterned rug in a hall with dark navy drapes behind it. The carved golden throne has a tall arched back, a small gold canopy umbrella above, lion-like armrest carvings, and a gold footstool with a red cushion in front. No people are present. To the left, part of another gold-carved chair with a red seat is visible.2009-12-11Close photograph of an ornate gold-leaf throne (peetha) with a carved, cushioned seat and lion-paw style legs, set on a red patterned carpet. A person in orange robes is partly visible at the top, with only the lower legs and feet showing, resting on a folded orange-and-maroon cloth on the seat. A yellow and purple flower garland hangs beside the throne, and a brass bowl sits at the left edge. A microphone stand is visible at right. Only the feet and robe are visible, so no face is shown.2010-10-17A photograph of an empty ornate golden throne (peetha) with a deep red velvet backrest and seat cushion. The carved gold frame has scrolling foliage, a small medallion at the top showing a seated figure, and two carved lion-like guardian figures on the armrests. A gold canopy with hanging leaf-shaped pendants hangs above it. A matching red velvet footstool sits in front, on a patterned rug. To the left, a wooden tray holds fruit and a small pile of beads, and a water bottle stands nearby. To the right, stacked books and red cloth rest on a glass-shelved side table. The backdrop is a draped reddish-brown fabric. No people are visible.January 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesAugust 09 20152015-08-09 +1 copies