An empty ornate golden throne, peetha, with carved floral scrollwork, lion-head armrests and a red velvet seat cushion, placed on an orange cloth before a stone shrine. Behind it stands a deity murti with a crown and garlands, flanked by orange curtains and carved stone pillars. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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An empty ornate golden throne, peetha, with carved floral scrollwork, lion-head armrests and a red velvet seat cushion, placed on an orange cloth before a stone shrine. Behind it stands a deity murti with a crown and garlands, flanked by orange curtains and carved stone pillars. No people are visible.

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August 10 2011

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August 09 2010

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2010-08-02 +1 copies

An empty golden throne with a red velvet seat stands in front of a stone shrine with orange curtains drawn to each side. Behind it, a pair of red-clad deity murtis with gold crowns and flower garlands sit on a raised stone platform, flanked by carved pillars. A large gold-rimmed ceremonial vessel sits on an orange cloth with a blue and gold border on the floor, and small brass lamps are arranged at the bottom edge. No people are visible.