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June 21 2017

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A photograph of an empty ceremonial stage set with ornate gilded thrones and seating. A large gold-carved throne with a cobra hood canopy and a tall golden trident stands against a dark grey rock backdrop and maroon drapes. Red velvet bolsters and cushions sit on gold-framed seats, with silver-embossed backrests beside them and a striped rug on the floor. No people are present.2017-06-21October 26 20132013-10-26February 10 20122012-02-10July 01 20112011-07-01November 01 20132013-11-01An empty ornate gilded throne (peetha) stands centrally on an orange cloth, with red velvet seat and backrest cushions, a dark maroon cushion, and carved gold side panels with floral and scrollwork motifs. Behind it, orange and red drapes, golden pillars, and a garland-decorated backdrop frame the scene. A small blue-robed deity murti stands on a shelf at the upper right, and a black stone relief panel is on the left wall. Fruits, including apples, sit on the floor in front of the throne. No people are visible.2010-08-01November 14 20102010-11-14An empty ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and backrest and a brown cushion stands at the center of a shrine. A microphone on a flexible stand is positioned beside it. Behind the throne, a large deity murti is adorned with garlands of yellow, orange, red and green flowers. A gold trident-topped stand flanks the seat, and the backdrop shows temple-style stone carvings and green foliage. No person is present.2010-11-14A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood backrest, in front of deep red curtains and gold carved panels with elephant and lion reliefs. He wears a rust-red turban, a rust-red robe, a long gold-beaded mala and gold necklaces, and raises one hand mid-discourse.2017-07-07An empty ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet cushion and red bolster pillows sits on a stone platform in a temple setting. The gilded carved armrests and tall arched back are richly decorated. Behind it hang marigold and purple flower garlands, a yellow and purple draped cloth, and brass lamps. Trays of fruit, flowers and offerings sit on the gold side tables and nearby ledges. No people are visible; the throne is a peetha seat for the honoured guru during a ritual.2010-08-15July 07 20172017-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20172017-07-07