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A photograph of an empty ornate throne (peetha) in a dimly lit hall. The gilded high back features a central circular medallion with a deity murti, a dark round stone set above it, and a crown-like finial at the top. The seat is upholstered in deep red patterned velvet with embroidered white cushions. Golden lion figures flank the armrests, and marigold and yellow-purple flower garlands drape the back. No people are visible.

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November 20 20082008-11-20An empty ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and a brown pillow stands on a red-and-gold carpet, flanked by two gilded side pedestals. Above it, a deity murti is draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers, and a gold trident leans beside the throne. A gold circular platform in front holds white flower petals, and a microphone stand is positioned at the right. On the left and right, deity murtis are decorated with orange, white and red garlands and silver ornaments against a painted temple backdrop. No people are visible.2010-11-14An empty ornate golden throne stands against dark purple draped curtains. The throne has a red velvet seat and back cushion, a tall gilded backrest with repoussé floral and scroll carving, a central medallion showing a seated deity murti, and two gold lion figures flanking the seat. A large golden canopy hangs above, and red-carpeted steps appear at the lower right.2008-11-20November 20 20082008-11-20 +9 copiesNovember 20 20082008-11-20November 20 20082008-11-20An empty ornate golden throne, called a peetha, stands against dark brown draped curtains. The high back is carved with floral scrolls and a central roundel bearing a seated deity murti, topped by a lion-like crest and decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. The seat is upholstered in red zebra-patterned velvet with two gold-brocaded cushions, and gold lion figures flank both armrests. No people are visible in the scene.2008-11-20November 20 20082008-11-20A decorated empty throne (peetha) is the main subject, set against a painted backdrop of blue and grey rock. The golden-framed seat is draped with a dense arch of flower garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green. A deep maroon velvet cushion sits on a red velvet seat flanked by two maroon bolsters with orange ends. Brass oil lamps (deepa) stand on each side, and a golden trident (trishul) with a small damaru drum rests to the right, with a microphone beside it. No people are visible.2010-12-22An 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.2010-11-14November 20 20082008-11-20 +2 copiesNovember 20 20082008-11-20