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A photograph of an empty ornate golden throne (peetha) on a red-draped platform in a plain hall, set before a large heart-shaped backdrop covered in gold and multicoloured embroidered trim and yellow and orange marigold garlands. A large printed portrait on the backdrop shows a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, one hand raised in a gesture. The throne has leopard-print cushions and carved gold legs. Tall decorated cylinders with coloured patterns flank the platform, and green leaf-strip toran hang along the front edge. No physical people are visible.

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April 14 20182018-04-14A large ornate throne stands on a red-carpeted stage in a plain concrete-block hall. The heart-shaped golden throne back is decorated with mirror-work borders and red, green and yellow patterns, with a backdrop of yellow and orange marigold garlands. Seated on the throne is a printed portrait of a bearded man in saffron robes with a saffron turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, raising one hand. Leopard-print cushions flank him and a small gold footstool sits in front. Striped decorative hangings with bird motifs hang on the walls, and a carved wooden elephant stands at the left edge. The seating is empty apart from the portrait, and a second portrait-like figure appears at the right edge, showing only partly.2018-04-14 +1 copiesInterior of a stone-walled hall showing an ornate ceremonial throne on a red-draped platform. The large heart-shaped golden throne back is encrusted with decorative mirrors and carved work, framed by marigold garlands. Seated on the throne is a painted or printed image of a bearded figure in saffron-orange robes, orange turban and gold necklaces, seated in meditation pose; this is a depiction, not a physical person. Leopard-print cushions rest on the seat. Flanking the platform are carved wooden elephant figures, and banana-leaf style decorations hang along the front of the dais. Tall striped and decorated banners hang on the walls. No people are physically present.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesA seated figure sits on an ornate silver throne with a heart-shaped arch decorated with coloured embroidery and yellow and orange marigold garlands. He wears a black turban, an orange-saffron robe, a white and pink flower garland and gold necklaces, and presses his palms together in namaste. Silver elephant figures flank the throne on a red-carpeted floor, and vertical striped pillars with floral patterns stand beside it in a plain concrete hall. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the black turban, saffron robe, ornate necklaces and garlanded throne. The photo is credited to the Nithyanandapedia archive.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A man with a black turban and a red-brown saffron robe sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions and a gilded heart-shaped backrest studded with colourful jewel-like patterns. He wears a pink and white flower garland, a gold ceremonial necklace, rudraksha beads on his wrists, and holds his hands together in his lap. A silver trident stands to his left, and a silver umbrella is mounted above the throne, with yellow and red flowers filling the backdrop. The setting is a temple hall with red-draped stage and decorated pillars. a person seated in the centre of the throne, flanked by ceremonial regalia.2018-04-14 +3 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copies