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A photograph of an empty ornate gold throne (peetha) on a colourful striped rug, decorated with garlands of white jasmine, orange and marigold, red roses, and palm fronds, with purple flowers arranged along the sides. A red velvet seat and cushion sit on the gold frame, with a floral canopy above and a dark water-side structure behind. No people are visible.

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A decorated empty throne, or peetha, stands before a large dark black stone structure with a tiered white and red-striped stepped backdrop and water. The gilded golden back of the chair has intricate embossed floral relief work and the seat is upholstered in red fabric. Garlands of white jasmine, orange marigold and red roses with green leaves frame the chair, and a canopy of orange and white flowers hangs overhead above the seat. No person is seated or present in the frame, so this depicts the chair alone rather than an individual.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08An empty ornate golden throne (peetha) stands centred on a red carpet in a decorated hall. The high gilded backrest is carved with floral scrollwork and a central medallion, topped by a gold crown finial and a golden canopy with a finial above. Two gilded lion heads flank the red zebra-striped seat cushion. A gilded footstool sits before it. The throne is framed by red and gold drapes and arrangements of pink gerberas, yellow marigolds, orchids, white daisies and red anthuriums. A microphone stand stands beside the throne, and a wooden staff leans against its left side. No people are visible in the frame.2008-11-20A 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.2010-12-27November 20 20082008-11-20October 19 20152015-10-19An empty ornate golden throne with a red velvet cushion and red bolster armrests stands on an orange cloth dais, framed by a large arch of marigold and flower garlands in yellow, red, green and purple, with a white swan motif in the flower arch behind it. Flower arrangements with orange and white blooms flank both sides, and a small black amplifier sits at the base of the stage. No people are visible in the scene.2011-12-23An empty ornate golden throne (peetha) stands centred on a raised stage, backed by a gilded arch carved with floral motifs and a medallion. Two gold-painted lions flank the seat arms, and a golden ceremonial umbrella hangs above. The red velvet seat cushions are zebra-striped with a plain red backrest cushion. A matching gold footstool sits on a red carpet runner in front. Garlands of pink and yellow flowers, purple orchids, red anthuriums and white daisies frame the backdrop, with red and gold drapes behind. A microphone stand stands at the right, and a golden walking staff leans against the left side of the throne. No people are present.2008-11-20An empty ornate golden throne (peetha) with red velvet cushions sits on a red-carpeted stage under a white tent, framed by a large arched backdrop of yellow marigold flowers edged with white and red stripes and swirling white-and-red decorative scrollwork. Gold elephant figures flank the throne, a small golden parasol hangs above it, and a skirt of orange and yellow marigold garlands drapes the front of the stage. Brass lamps, fruit and flower arrangements sit at the base, with a bouquet of lilies and roses and colourful balloons at the right. No people are visible.2009-01-01A decorated floating boat-stage on water in front of a striped white-and-red stepped tank, used for a temple water festival. A young person in an orange-saffron garment sits under an orange-and-white canopy on a gilded throne, surrounded by garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers and purple orchids. Offering plates with flowers and a brass vessel rest on the platform; a devotee in orange stands waist-deep in the water at left and onlookers watch from the bank. Potted plants line the top of the steps.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08December 06 20162016-12-06