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An ornate empty throne (peetha) with a carved, arched red-and-gold back and two red cushions sits at the centre of a gilded hall. Flanking it are large golden carved pillars topped with rearing lion-like yalis holding ornate forms. Coiled dark purple and black cloth rolls are stacked at left, with loose purple fabric, rope and a small dark ring on the floor in front of the throne. A partially visible bare foot and grey trousers of a person appear at the far left edge. Carved golden panels decorate the walls, and a latticed window is visible behind the throne.

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July 13 20132013-07-13July 13 20132013-07-13July 24 20132013-07-24An empty ornate golden throne with a red velvet seat and backrest, carved with floral scrollwork and a deity figure in an oval panel at the top. Two gilded lion figures flank the seat, and a red cushion rests on the seat. A pink-lit curtain and a carved red pillar form the backdrop. No people are visible.2010-02-10A seated figure sits on an ornate red-cushioned throne with gold-carved armrests, flanked by two gold-carved lion-headed pillars and two bronze lion statues. The figure wears a saffron-brown shawl over a bare upper body with a brown-and-gold dhoti, and holds hands in lap. Golden circular medallions decorate the orange walls, a red lattice panel stands behind, and a colourful floor rangoli sits before the dais.2013-07-24 +1 copiesA seated man in a saffron-orange robe sits on a golden throne with red cushions on an ornate stage. He wears a red-orange garment with a yellow border, has a tilak mark on his forehead, and rests his hands in his lap. Golden carved bird-headed pillars with mythical figures flank the throne against a warm orange and red backdrop with a lattice panel. Two small wooden lecterns with red cloth stand on either side. The set resembles a traditional temple-style hall built for a television broadcast.A seated man in rust-brown and saffron robes sits on an ornate golden throne on a raised stage, flanked by two carved golden pillars topped with rearing mythical beasts. A large brass-coloured lion sculpture stands at each side, and two cushioned wooden chairs with pink seats sit on the stage below. Golden circular medallions decorate the warm orange walls and a red lattice screen sits behind the throne. The seated figure wears a long brown shawl and a rudraksha mala and has a red forehead mark, but his appearance is not clearly established from this image, so he is described by role as a seated presenter on the throne. The stage floor holds a coloured circular rangoli-style design.2013-07-24A photograph of a golden stage set with ornate carved pillars topped by rearing lion-like figures and round gilded medallions on the walls. A single man sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned throne-style seat at the centre, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with a yellow border, one hand raised in gesture. Two dark-cushioned wooden benches flank the throne, with lion statues at the sides of the stage. The atmosphere is warm and golden.2013-07-24An empty ornate golden throne (peetha) with a gilded arched back, red velvet cushions and a tiger-skin rug on its seat, set in a temple-style hall. Two gilded lion figures flank the throne, and on either side stand painted deity murti figures with multiple arms holding ritual objects, wearing orange dhoti and gold jewellery. A carved golden footstool sits in front on a patterned carpet, with a white tiled floor. No people are visible.2013-09-28October 27 20132013-10-27 +1 copiesJuly 01 20112011-07-01A photograph of an ornate golden stage set for a satsang. A single seated figure sits on a dark red cushioned throne centered on a grey plinth, raising one hand in gesture while speaking. He wears a rust-brown cloth draped over one shoulder with a yellow-bordered dhoti and a long dark wrap. Flanking the throne are two carved golden yali-style pillars with rearing lion-like figures, and gilded circular medallions decorate the warm amber walls. Two lion sculptures stand at the sides, with two empty cushioned wooden armchairs placed on the wooden stage and a colorful rangoli-like floor design in front. A rust-brown robed figure sits centered on a stage with no visible audience.2013-07-24