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A photograph of a man seated on a golden throne-like seat heaped with yellow marigold flowers, with a garland of white and red flowers draped over his shoulders and gold beaded necklaces on his neck. He wears a white dhoti and shawl and smiles while raising a hand. Behind him a floral arrangement of yellow, red, purple and white blossoms decorates the throne back, with a golden trishula ornament above. To the right stands a person in an orange robe with a gold chain necklace, facing the seated man. At left, another person in white clothing holds a woven basket and reaches toward the seated man. A ceiling of white fabric hung with flower garlands covers the scene.

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A seated figure on a gilded throne is almost buried under heaped yellow marigold petals and white jasmine, smiling with eyes closed. He wears a multicoloured red, green, white and purple flower garland and a heavy gold beaded necklace over a pale cream garment, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind the throne, a golden canopy hung with white and yellow garlands and a flower-decorated backdrop frame the scene. A man in white clothing lifts a woven basket to pour more petals over him, and to the right a robed attendant in saffron stands beside a water bottle. The scene resembles a petal shower honouring the seated figure. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, a gold beaded necklace and garlands, matching the page's event context.2010-01-01A man in white ceremonial clothing with a white-and-red garland and a gold necklace stands on a heaped mound of colourful petals and flowers in front of a gilded throne with a golden canopy and lion-shaped armrests. A white-and-red floral garland and a gold chain hang on his shoulders. Two attendants in saffron-orange robes stand at the sides: one on the left wears a gold necklace and a maroon shawl, and another in orange is partially visible at the right edge. The pavilion is decorated with yellow floral drapery, a red valance and a silver-trimmed backdrop, and a brass bowl sits on the red floor. The scene reads as a reception with flower offerings at a throne. Appearance is not enough to establish that the central man is a person, so the figure is described by role and clothing only.2010-01-01A seated man on an ornate golden throne is almost completely buried under heaps of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers, which fall around him in drifts. He wears a gold necklace and a red tilak on his forehead and smiles broadly. A gilded umbrella hung with yellow and white garlands stands above him, and a multicoloured floral backdrop frames the throne. A man in a white shirt holds a woven bamboo basket high while pouring flowers, and a man in orange saffron robes stands in the foreground beside a flower-covered area. Another man at left holds a brass vessel. The setting is a tented hall with a white canopy ceiling.2010-01-01A ceremonial photograph on a flower-decorated stage with a golden throne draped in marigold and multicolour garlands. A young man in white dhoti and shawl sits on the throne smiling, wearing a long white and red flower garland and a gold necklace, while a woman in an orange and blue silk saree holds a woven basket of petals toward him. A man in white kurta assists beside the throne, and a bare-footed attendant stands nearby. On the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a grey beard and dark swept-back hair stands with folded hands, a person by appearance cues of saffron clothing and long hair. A golden kalasha-style ornament and a gold lion-shaped base flank the throne, with a heap of yellow marigolds at its foot.2010-01-01Photograph of a seated figure on a throne heaped with yellow marigold petals and draped with red, white and green flower garlands, beneath a golden canopy hung with yellow and white flower strings. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand at the sides; the right one in an orange garment with a gold-bead necklace extends his arm toward the seated figure. The seated figure wears a white garment with gold necklaces and smiles. A golden trident-like ornament and a woven basket are visible at the edges. The setting is a decorated tent with a white ceiling and floral borders.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated figure in white clothing on an ornate golden throne heaped with yellow marigold flowers and garlands of yellow and red blooms. The seated person, with dark hair and a garland, smiles while clasping hands with a man in a beige short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers who bends forward to greet or honour them. Beside them stands a man in white with a gold necklace and dark beaded mala, and at right a woman's hand rests near a wicker basket filled with yellow flowers. A golden decorated canopy frames the scene.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair sits on a golden throne under a gold canopy decorated with white and yellow garlands. He is buried chest-deep in white jasmine petals and pink and yellow marigold flowers, wears a red tilak on his forehead and a flower garland around his neck. A trident hangs on the throne behind him. In the foreground, a person in a saffron robe and another in white hold large woven baskets, apparently pouring flower petals over him. Gold and purple floral garlands drape the throne back and a white tent ceiling is overhead. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, a red forehead mark and garlands, and sits on a ceremonial throne beneath a canopy, a scene consistent with a flower-shower honouring.2010-01-01A seated figure on a golden throne is almost completely covered by a deep bed of yellow marigold flowers that spills over the throne base and onto the floor. The figure wears a white garment with a garland of red, white and green flowers around the neck and a gold necklace. Behind the throne hangs a golden canopy strung with white and yellow flower garlands, and a gold trident stands at the left. Two attendants stand at right: one in a white kurta holds a woven bamboo basket above the flowers, and the other in orange robes leans in. A flower-decorated backdrop of red, purple, yellow and white blooms frames the throne. The scene suggests a flower-offering ceremony, with a woven basket of petals in the foreground at left.2010-01-01A photograph of a smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi seated on a golden throne beneath a golden canopy decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. He is buried to the chest in heaps of pink, yellow, white and orange flower petals. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt, holding a woven bamboo basket raised overhead, pours petals over him. A second man in orange clothing stands at the left edge. A golden lion-head armrest and a multicoloured garland draped over the throne back are visible, with a blue-and-white patterned floral backdrop behind. a person: long swept-back hair, red bindi and a ceremonial throne setting, seated and being showered with flowers as a honoured guest. The page indicates a person was present.2010-01-01A seated man is almost fully buried under heaps of marigold, chrysanthemum and rose petals on a gilded throne (peetha) with a golden canopy hung with white and yellow garlands. He has long dark hair, a red bindi and a white tilak, and smiles with eyes closed. Behind a gold ornamental backrest a red, yellow, purple and white flower garland arches around him. A man in white clothes at left lifts a woven bamboo basket, pouring or scattering more petals over him. A trident motif and a gold kalasha-like ornament appear at the edges. The setting is a decorated hall with a yellow flower-strewn backdrop.2010-01-01July 15 20112011-07-15A seated man with short dark hair and a red bindi wears a white dhoti with a gold border and a bare upper body, adorned with a long gold bead necklace. He sits on an ornate gold throne framed by a large arch of yellow, white, red and purple flower garlands. Around him, devotees in orange and white clothing and a woman in a yellow sari gather close, some with hands raised or bowing. Baskets of fruit and red flowers rest at the side, and a golden trident hangs at the upper left. Several elderly men in white are seated in the foreground. The scene appears to be a darshan or honouring ceremony.2010-01-01