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Indoor hall set up as a ceremonial stage with a golden throne (peetha) at centre, draped in purple and gold floral garlands. A seated figure in a maroon and gold ornate outfit with a crown-like headpiece and white shawl sits on the throne; the figure appears to be a statue or mannequin rather than a live person. Flanking the throne are a golden bull (nandi-style) carrying a palanquin with two deity murtis garlanded in marigolds, and a golden pedestal holding a deity murti draped in red. White and orange drapery hangs behind, with green leaf garlands along the beams and dark pillars at each side. The floor is glossy white and ceiling lights are visible.

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December 15 20112011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15A photograph of an indoor stage set for a ceremony, with a central golden throne (peetha) draped in white and orange cloth and garlanded with marigolds and purple-and-yellow flowers. A seated figure in a red-and-maroon embroidered robe with a crown and a white shawl holds a staff, appearing as a statue or mannequin rather than a living person. Flanking it on the left is a golden Nandi bull beside an arched shrine with deity murtis garlanded with flowers, and on the right a red-clad deity murti on a golden pedestal framed by flower garlands.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15 +1 copiesIndoor stage display in a bright hall with white tiled floor and ceiling spotlights. A golden ornate throne sits at centre, draped with white and orange fabric and framed by a garland arch of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. A seated figure in a red-brown embroidered ceremonial garment with white sash and a gold crown holds a golden staff, placed on a red and gold cushion. To the left, a golden bull mount (nandi-style vehicle) with garlands carries two deity murti. To the right, a golden pedestal holds a standing deity murti in red garments under a flower garland. Dark drapes and green garlands frame the stage.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15A decorated indoor hall set up as a ceremonial stage with three ornate thrones or shrines. On the left, a gilded bull Nandi carries a palanquin-like canopy draped with purple, yellow and red garlands, holding small deity figures. In the centre, a golden throne with a crown-topped backrest and rich garlands of yellow, red, purple and green holds a seated figure in a red-and-gold robe with a white dhoti-style cloth, wearing a crown and holding a staff; the figure is a statue, not a physical person. Behind them, white and orange drapes hang from a canopy with green vines. On the right, a gilded shrine with a seated figure in red garments and a red cushion is garlanded with multicoloured flowers. No physical people are visible.2011-12-15Indoor stage display in a hall with white tiled floor and ceiling lights. Centre: a seated figure in a red and maroon embroidered robe with a white shawl on a gold and blue-cushioned ornate throne, holding a staff, with a golden crown-like headpiece; the figure appears to be a statue or effigy rather than a living person. Front centre: a small mat and cushioned footstool. Left: a gold bull (Nandi) carrying a decorated seat with two small figures, garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower strands. Right: a gold-framed seated deity murti in red garments, garlanded, on a gold pedestal. White and orange draped fabric hangs behind the central throne between dark pillars decorated with greenery. Garlands of marigold and green leaves frame the scene.2011-12-15December 15 20112011-12-15A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a golden throne at centre, decorated with multicoloured garlands and draped in teal fabric. A seated person in a grey-lavender embroidered outfit and a red turban sits on the throne, holding a ceremonial sword, with a red cloth draped across the seat. Flanking the throne are a golden bull (Nandi-style) vehicle with a green cloth on the left and a golden peacock-style vehicle on the right, each garlanded with flowers, and a garlanded deity image on the left panel. Potted flowers stand at the throne's sides on white pedestals, and a dark curtain backs the stage. No other people are visible.2011-12-16December 11 20112011-12-11 +1 copiesA figure seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-armrests and a floral garland arch of yellow, purple and red blooms, set on a stage with white and saffron draped cloth. The seated figure wears a deep red and maroon robe with gold trim, a tall gold crown, a white dhoti-style cloth over the lap, and holds a long staff topped with a silver finial. Golden bull and deity thrones flank the stage, one with a seated deity figure in orange and white garlands, another with a figure in red robes. Flower garlands and green leaves decorate the pillars and stage frame. The figure is. Ceremonial stage decoration for a sarva-darshan style setting.2011-12-15