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October 13 2010

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A photograph of an ornate gold-finished throne (peetha) at an outdoor event, with a tall carved gold backrest topped by a crest and a central oval medallion. Layered garlands of marigolds in yellow, red, orange, green, white and purple drape the backrest and the lion-headed armrest. The seat is upholstered in red fabric with a tiger-stripe pattern. No people are visible. Behind the throne is a decorated canopy with silver-and-white scalloped trim and a yellow floral backdrop with a red lotus-like motif. Lilies and a metal vessel sit at the lower edge.2009-01-01May 26 20122012-05-26A 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.2010-10-13An ornate empty throne, or peetha, covered in gold-coloured metal with repoussé floral scrollwork and a central medallion. The seat has red cushions patterned with black stripes and two cylindrical bolsters. Golden lion figures flank the seat, and a golden canopy hangs overhead, draped with white jasmine and yellow marigold garlands. Red and white decorative panels frame the backdrop, and flower garlands cover the base. No people are visible in the scene.2008-01-01A photograph of an ornate empty golden throne (peetha) decorated for a ceremony. The gilded throne has a red and black tiger-striped cushion with two round bolsters, flanked by two golden lion figures draped with yellow and white flower garlands. A gilded trident is visible on the left and a golden staff on the right. Above hangs a gold canopy strung with white jasmine garlands, and the backdrop is decorated with red, yellow and green floral arches. The base carries Devanagari-style lettering and a small floral offering tray sits at the front. No people are visible.2008-01-01April 16 20132013-04-16January 01 20082008-01-01A 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.2010-12-27October 19 20152015-10-19November 20 20082008-11-20November 10 20112011-11-10An 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.2010-10-11