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Close-up photograph of an ornate copper-coloured metal throne or chair back, richly embossed with scrolling foliage, a central flame-like finial, and two confronted peacock figures with curved necks and fanned tails at the top. The blurred background shows a stone wall. No people are visible; the object is a decorative seat or peetha back.

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April 26 20182018-04-26January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornate embossed metal surface with dense repoussé scrollwork, acanthus-like swirls, leaf forms and beaded borders in a warm copper-gold tone. The metal reflects light unevenly, showing raised relief and shadowed hollows. No people are visible, and the detail suggests a decorated throne, shrine panel or ceremonial object at an ashram event.2011-04-01Close-up photograph of a gilded metal relief on a ceremonial object, showing two facing mythical birds with rounded heads, cupped wings and curling tail feathers, flanked by scrolled ornamental borders. The polished gold surface reflects light, and a dark red fabric edge appears at the bottom. A small blue-and-white logo sits in the upper left corner.2006-10-19July 01 20112011-07-01Close view of an ornate gold-toned metal throne backrest with dense repoussé floral scrolls and arches against a red draped backdrop. A central medallion shows a small carved figure seated on a throne-like seat, flanked by a round emblem with a stylised bird motif. No people are visible; the focus is the decorated peetha or throne back.2013-02-06December 12 20092009-12-12A photograph of an ornate gilded wooden throne with a dark red velvet seat and backrest, set against a black curtain on a dark tiled floor. The carved back has a central medallion showing a small seated deity, flanking peacocks standing on a lotus base, and lion-like figures at the armrests. A gilded ceremonial parasol with hanging tassels stands above the backrest, and a matching gilded footstool sits in front. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of the ornate gold-toned metal crest of a red velvet throne-like seat. A central circular medallion shows a seated deity murti pair, one figure holding a trident-like staff, with scrollwork, foliate motifs and a pointed arch crown above. No people are visible in the frame.2011-07-01April 28 20182018-04-28A 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-coloured carved throne or seat. The side panel shows embossed scrollwork and a stylised peacock or bird motif with curling foliage, set against red velvet at the base. No people are visible in the frame; the image shows only the decorative furniture.2010-11-03