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A photograph of a figure seated on a golden throne almost entirely buried under a heaped mound of red, pink, yellow and orange flowers, a flower-garland decorated ceremonial dais. The seated person wears a red bindi and smiles with palms pressed together in greeting. Around the throne, a woman in an orange-and-blue sari with a name badge stands at left, another woman in a cream sari with blue blouse and glasses stands with hands joined in namaste, and a man in a white dhoti and white shirt with hands folded in namaste stands beside them. At right, a woman in an orange sari and beaded necklace stands near a tall silver lamp topped with a rooster figure. Behind the throne hang a trident, golden carved backrest with lion detail, and a garlanded canopy of marigolds and bead strings. Partially visible people are at the top edge and right edge.

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A seated man is almost buried under a heaped mound of marigolds, roses and other flowers in red, yellow, orange and purple, on a golden throne backed by a large floral arch and a gold-crowned canopy with a trident finial. Standing to his left, a woman in an orange-and-blue sari and a woman in a cream sari with glasses press their palms together, and a man in a white kurta with folded hands stands beside them. On the right, two men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand near a tall silver oil lamp shaped like a rooster. A small printed portrait is pinned to the first woman's sari. The festooned backdrop and flowers suggest a formal reception. Several people are visible, most of them standing near the throne.2010-01-01A man seated on a golden throne is almost completely buried under heaped marigolds, roses and mixed flower petals in pink, red, yellow and purple. He wears a white garment with a red bindi, smiles and raises one hand in blessing. Behind him a golden arched backrest with a carved crown-like top and a yellow and purple floral frame stands against flower-draped drapery. In front, a man in white kurta-style clothing with a dark mala and gold bracelets stands with palms pressed together in namaste, beside a brass trident. Another man is partly visible at the left edge. A golden lion-footed base and a wide golden pedestal hold the flower pile.2010-01-01December 27 20092009-12-27August 23 20142014-08-23A seated man on an ornate gold throne raises one hand in a blessing gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. He has long dark hair, a red bindi, and wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and a gold bead necklace. The gold throne is backed by a large arch of garlands in yellow, white, red, and purple flowers. Behind him, the stage is covered with yellow marigold garlands and decorated with silver and red panels. A silver oil lamp stands at left, and fruit and offerings sit on the throne's side tables. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), seated on a throne and speaking, with long hair, saffron-free white and gold ceremonial dress and gold necklace.2010-01-01January 01 20132013-01-01A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange sari-style robe sits on a gilded throne with lion-head armrests and a tiger-skin cushion. A large flower-petal backrest in red, yellow, white, purple and green frames him, and he wears layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and a multicoloured flower garland draped over his shoulders. Gilded carved panels and a lion figure surround the throne. Swamiji (probable) is the figure seated on the throne, identified by the saffron-orange robes, turban and ornate gold necklaces.2015-01-13A festive outdoor pada pooja scene under a white tent with a red carpeted stage. A long-haired figure in a white and gold dhoti-style garment sits on a golden throne decorated with multicoloured floral garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. The seated figure, a person, receives a silver plate from a woman in a blue and cream sari who bows with joined hands. Behind them, several people in orange and white stand in line, a bearded man in orange nearby. In the right foreground a bald man in orange robes stands beside the golden throne, and gold plates with flower petals sit at the bottom of the frame. Apples are stacked on a table at right, and a microphone stands in front of the throne.2010-01-01September 10 20122012-09-10A seated figure on an ornate gold throne is garlanded with white and orange flower necklaces and draped in an orange shawl over saffron-coloured clothing, with a red cushion before him. Attendants surround him: a young man in white dhoti and an orange-shouldered priest in saffron robes pour or offer items, a man in orange garments stands behind holding a brass tray, and a woman in white with an orange shawl bends forward offering. The backdrop is decorated with white and blue scalloped patterns, yellow marigold floral panels, and a red and yellow flower motif.2008-07-17A photograph of a man seated on a golden throne almost completely buried under heaped marigold, rose and chrysanthemum petals and garlands in red, pink, yellow and purple. Behind him a gold peetha-style backrest with a carved crown-like top and a decorated tent backdrop with flower festoons. A man in white kurta and dhoti stands at left with palms pressed together in anjali, wearing a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, with a red tilak. The seated man wears a red-tinged garland, raises one hand in blessing and smiles. Gold lion-head armrest visible at right, a trident hangs at upper left.2010-01-01A ceremonial stage decorated with yellow and multicolored flower garlands and a golden canopy. A man in white dhoti and shirt tips a woven bamboo basket, pouring a cascade of yellow marigold petals over a seated figure on a golden throne with lion-head armrests. The seated figure wears a white garment and a garland. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and long hair stands beside the throne, and several women in orange and blue saris stand nearby on the left. The scene resembles a flower-shower honouring ritual.2010-01-01