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August 01 2010

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A close view of an ornate gold repoussé throne back, its arched frame embossed with leafy scrolls, beaded rims and a central motif, set against a bright red velvet cushion. The arch is draped with garlands of red roses, green leaves, yellow marigolds and purple flowers. No people are visible; the throne is empty. A stone pillar and dark wall sit behind the arch.2010-08-01A photograph of an empty ceremonial throne, or peetha, decorated for an event. The gilded wooden throne has a deep red velvet seat and back and is framed by an arch of garlands in yellow, white, purple and green flowers. White jasmine garlands drape across the front of the platform, and a microphone stand stands beside it. Ornately carved gold panels flank the throne, and tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at either side against a backdrop of red and orange woven mats with patterns. No people are visible.2010-12-27August 01 20102010-08-01September 01 20092009-09-01December 28 20082008-12-28An ornate gilded arched throne back, or peetha, is framed by garlands of yellow and purple flowers and fuchsia blossoms. The pink cushioned backrest bears a faint printed pattern, and a dark velvet cushion sits in the lower foreground. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge beside a golden scroll-patterned railing. No people are visible; the throne is empty and decorated for darshan.2010-08-01October 19 20152015-10-19November 10 20112011-11-10A photograph of a shrine niche framed by an ornate gilded arch with repoussé scrollwork and a crowning central motif, set against a red silk backdrop with small gold motifs. Below the arch sits a floral arrangement of yellow and white chrysanthemums, dark red blossoms, a red rose and white jasmine garlands, draped over a red and gold brocade cloth with a wide gold border. A small brass object appears at the lower edge. No people are visible.December 28 20082008-12-28An 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 photograph of an ornate gilt metal arch-shaped throne or frame set against a red silk backdrop. The arch is decorated with repoussé scrollwork and a kirtimukha-style crest at the top. Garlands of white jasmine and yellow and dark red marigold-type flowers encircle a central object topped with a small golden finial, and a red cloth with gold-bordered fabric drapes the base on a wooden surface. No people are visible.