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December 05 2016

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A large ornate gilded metal throne back, or peetha, dominates the frame, with repoussé carving of foliage, scrolls and a sculpted face at the top. A gilded face-like medallion in the centre has a turban-like headdress and an open-mouthed expression, flanked by pointed leaf motifs and curled finials. A small domed finial rises from the top. Two matching gilded seats stand to either side in a sunlit tented venue with a red floor covering. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned ceremonial throne backrest or peetha finial, topped by a tiered umbrella-like canopy with hanging red and gold tassels. The carved gold frame features a lion-faced kirtimukha motif flanked by leaf-shaped and pennant-shaped finials. The blurred background shows a pink carpet, gilded pillars and a bright hall. No people are visible.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 20 20172017-12-20Close-up photograph of an ornate gilded throne back in the foreground, decorated with carved floral scrollwork, a central face motif and a tiered finial with small pennant flags, with two bronze lion figures at its base. Behind it, out of focus, are marigold and yellow garlands and other gilded furnishings in a bright hall with a red floor. No people are visible in the frame.2016-12-05December 20 20172017-12-20December 20 20172017-12-20July 01 20112011-07-01A tented stage with a red velvet-draped platform and a large ornate golden throne at centre. A seated figure in an orange-red robe, wearing a red-and-gold turban and a long garland, sits on the throne, which is framed by a gilded arch with carved figures and a kalasha-style canopy. A multicoloured flower garland drapes over the throne back and armrests. Golden pillars and carved golden screens flank the throne. A small brass oil lamp with flowers stands at the front of the stage. A partly visible garlanded deity murti stands at the left edge. Pink and white tent fabric forms the ceiling and backdrop.2015-01-13December 20 20172017-12-20May 23 20152015-05-23 +1 copiesNovember 16 20152015-11-16 +1 copies