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An empty carved wooden throne with a low cushioned seat stands on a stage before a large golden-bronze circular frame depicting the dancing Nataraja form of Shiva with a flame arch. Flanking the throne are ornate gilded side panels and decorative metal peacock sculptures with raised tail feathers, a standing microphone on a stand to the right, and a cream draped curtain behind. No people are present; the throne is unoccupied.

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Empty stage set for a darshan, with a carved wooden throne in the foreground and no one seated on it. Behind it hangs a large golden-brown painted panel of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva form, shown in a flaming arch with raised arms and one leg lifted, flanked by ornate patterned side panels and stylised peacock-and-leaf stands. A cream curtain forms the backdrop, and a microphone on a tripod stands at the right of the throne. No physical people are visible in the frame.2015-12-13December 13 20152015-12-13December 07 20152015-12-07December 07 20152015-12-07A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a carved wooden throne at the right side of a stage, smiling and speaking, with a microphone stand beside him. A large golden statue of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva deity murti in a ring of flames, stands at centre against a beige draped curtain. A silver trident rests upright near the throne, and decorative gold panels with stylised floral motifs and peacock-like carvings frame the stage.2015-12-08December 07 20152015-12-07Photograph of an empty stage set for a darshan event. A carved wooden chair with a white cushion and orange-tasselled arms sits centrally before a golden backdrop featuring a large Nataraja dancing Shiva figure within a flaming arch. Flanking it are ornate gold-patterned pedestals and metallic peacock-and-foliage sculptures. A small carved wooden side table holds a water bottle, and a partial orange-and-yellow cloth is visible at the right edge. No people are visible in the frame.2015-12-07Empty stage set for a darshan event with a carved wooden throne-style seat and a small wooden side table bearing a silver trident and a red candle. Behind them stands a bronze-coloured Nataraja dancing Shiva image within a flame arch, flanked by tall decorative pedestal panels and metal peacock-shaped stands. To the right, three deity murtis dressed in gold and magenta silks, garlanded with green and white flowers, sit on a raised platform beside a floor microphone stand. Cream drapes form the backdrop. No people are visible.2015-12-13An empty stage set for a darshan, with an ornately carved wooden throne with a cream seat cushion and a matching carved side table holding a water bottle. Behind it hangs a gold-toned carved image of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva deity murti, within a flaming arch, flanked by tall gold-patterned pedestals topped with copper peacock-feather designs and smaller copper peacock sculptures. Beige drapery forms the backdrop and a yellow-orange fabric edge is visible at the right. No people are present.2015-12-07A stage set with a carved wooden throne-style seat centered before a gold-toned backdrop featuring a large carved Nataraja dancing Shiva within a circular frame. The seated figure on the throne is a cutout-style or printed image rather than a physical person: a smiling figure in a red-orange robe, a red-orange turban, layered red and white flower garlands, raised hands in a blessing gesture. A small wooden side table holds a bottled water, a microphone on a stand stands to the right, and a carved cabinet with peacock-motif decorations flanks the scene. No physical people are visible.2015-12-10December 09 20152015-12-09December 09 20152015-12-09