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An empty ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and cushions stands in front of a shrine within an open-sided temple pavilion with orange curtains. Behind it, a gilded deity murti seated on a pedestal wears a red crown, red garlands and a yellow-and-red garment, holding ritual objects, with a white cloth draped below and a garland of yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and carved stone pillars frame the shrine with niches of small sculptures. Two wooden offering stands holding fruit sit at the throne's sides. No people are visible.

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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.2010-08-01A photograph of an open-air temple shrine with carved stone pillars and an ornate golden arch framing a deity murti of a seated god and goddess draped in red cloth and marigold garlands. In front of the shrine stands an empty golden throne with a red velvet seat and cushions, flanked by gold-trimmed side tables and a microphone on a stand. Brass oil lamps, a tray of flowers, a kalasha-style vessel and a small orange-robed statue sit on the shrine platform. Orange and white striped drapery and a red-and-orange canopy frame the scene, with trees behind. No people are visible.2010-10-05A photograph of an empty ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat placed before a stone shrine structure with a gold-framed arch. Behind it stands a deity murti of a seated couple adorned with red and orange garlands and gold crowns, with a red curtain behind. In front of the throne is a golden offering bowl with silver and steel plates of fruit and sweets, a row of small silver lamps, a bell, and orange-draped ground with blue-bordered mats. Orange cloth curtains frame the open pavilion, and a person in white and yellow robes stands at the left edge with hands folded in prayer. No a person candidate is visible; the throne is unoccupied.2010-08-03Empty ornate golden throne with a red velvet seat and red bolster cushions stands in front of a stone shrine in an open pavilion. Behind it, a deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and a red cloth backdrop is adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Gold lamps, a brass kalasha, a plate of flowers and oil lamps sit on the altar platform. Two gold-trimmed wooden side boxes flank the throne, a microphone stand stands nearby, and orange curtains frame the open sides with greenery beyond. No people are visible.2010-10-05An outdoor open-pillared shrine with grey stone columns and orange curtains tied back at the sides. At the centre stands a golden deity murti seated on a golden throne, decorated with a multicoloured flower garland and a crown, with brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel in front. Before the shrine sits an empty orange cushioned armchair with a red square pillow, a small fruit tray on an orange-draped table, and an orange cloth and striped mat on the floor. No people are visible.2010-07-07A temple shrine with a stone-pillared pavilion and orange curtains. Inside stands a deity murti with garlands, flanked by a female figure in yellow and purple. In front is an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and gold-plated side panels, with brass lamps and silver plates of offerings on an orange and purple cloth. A person in orange robes kneels or bows at the right side of the throne, head down near the platform.2010-08-09August 09 20102010-08-09August 10 20112011-08-10A photograph of an empty ornate golden throne placed before a shrine with a grey stone temple structure and a deity murti adorned with flower garlands. A framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair rests on the gold throne's red cushion, garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower strands. Flanking the throne are gold-carved pedestals, brass lamp stands and a gold tray with offerings. Orange curtains frame the open pavilion, and devotees are only faintly visible at the edges.2010-10-02A photograph of an open-sided shrine with grey stone pillars and an arched gold-framed niche backed by red. Inside stands a deity murti, a male and female pair with a crown and jewelled ornaments, wearing yellow and blue draped garments and garlanded with orange and red flower strands. In front is an ornate gold and red throne-style chair holding a framed printed portrait of a figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace, seated in meditation. Orange curtains with decorative borders hang at the sides, and a small table with offerings sits to the left. No physical people are visible.2010-02-20A temple shrine photographed from the front, with a large gilded throne chair upholstered in red in the foreground on the left. Behind it, a golden deity murti of a seated couple is adorned with yellow cloth, red and gold garments, garlands of yellow and multicolored flowers and a red turban-style crown. A devotee in an orange saffron garment bends forward at the lower right, presenting offerings on a small gold table holding fruit and a plate. Brass oil lamps and stone carvings frame the sanctum, with a red curtain and green foliage visible beyond the railings. No identifiable a person is visible in person; the throne is empty.2010-08-04A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine courtyard. In the foreground left, a person in a saffron-orange robe with a wrapped orange head covering stands facing the shrine on a blue-and-orange patterned mat. Behind them, two men in white dhoti-style clothing with yellow shawls stand near a red-and-white striped wall. At center is an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned seat and gold carved armrests, flanked by fruit offerings and a small wooden stool. To the right, a stone shrine holds a deity murti in gold and red, adorned with garlands of yellow and orange flowers, with red curtains hanging at the sides. The scene reads as a ritual setup at an ashram.2010-08-04