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A photograph of a figure seated on a golden throne (peetha) almost entirely buried under heaps of red, yellow, pink and purple flowers, with a golden canopy above decorated with white and yellow garlands. A man in white clothes stands beside the throne with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a woman in an orange and blue zari saree and bangles stands at left with her hands folded. Another woman in white is partly visible at the far left edge. On the right, a figure in orange robes sits at the edge of the frame near a bottle of water. The flower-covered seated figure waves one hand and smiles. The background is a yellow flower-decorated wall with a purple and white border.

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A seated figure on an ornate golden throne is buried under heaps of rose petals and marigold-type flowers in red, pink, yellow and purple. A man in a white kurta and a dark rudraksha-style mala lifts a woven bamboo basket high, pouring more flowers over the throne. A golden kalasha-like canopy garlanded with yellow and white flower strings hangs above, and a golden lion-form armrest is visible at right. A figure in orange robes stands at the left edge. The seated figure wears a white garment and dark hair, smiling, and appears to be a person being honoured with a flower shower. Tent fabric forms the ceiling.2010-01-01A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate golden throne under a gold canopy with yellow and white garland trim. The seated person is almost completely buried under heaped flowers in pink, red, yellow, purple and white. A man in white clothing and a rudraksha-style necklace, with an orange-clad attendant behind him, lifts a woven basket to pour more petals over the seated figure. A gold lion-headed armrest sits beside the throne, and a red tilak is visible on the forehead of the seated person. The scene suggests a flower-shower reception.2010-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a man seated on a golden throne, buried under heaped marigolds, rose petals and mixed flowers in red, yellow, pink and purple. He has long dark hair and a red-marked forehead and smiles with eyes closed. Behind him rises a gold canopy with garlands of yellow and white flowers and a gold lion-faced armrest at right. A man in a white dhoti-style garment lifts a woven basket to pour petals, while a man in an orange robe stands at left with other hands reaching in. The setting is a flower-decorated tent with a white fabric ceiling. a person: the seated figure has long dark hair and is buried in flowers on a golden throne, with a ceremonial golden canopy and garlands.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 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 with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on a golden throne under a gold canopy garlanded with yellow and white flowers. A heap of red, yellow and purple flower petals covers the foreground. A man in white robes holds a woven basket overhead and pours flowers over him. A man in orange robes stands at left and another in orange stands at right holding a staff. A golden lion stands beside the throne under a white tent ceiling. The seated figure is a person by appearance: long swept-back hair, a red bindi and an honoured throne setting, with the surrounding devotees in orange and white.2010-01-01A photograph of a flower-covered seated figure under a gold canopy hung with yellow and white garlands. A large heap of red, pink and yellow flower petals covers the lap and surrounds the figure. A man in a white kurta with a black mala and gold bangle reaches out with his palm raised, while another arm reaches in from the left and a woman in a white garment stands behind the canopy. Woven baskets hold petals on both sides, and a gold throne with a multicoloured garland arch frames the scene. A trident is visible on the left side of the throne. The seated figure's identity is not clear from the image.2010-01-01A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on a gilded throne under a gold canopy hung with white and yellow flower garlands. He is almost completely buried beneath heaps of loose pink, white, yellow and red flower petals and garlands, and he smiles broadly. A person in a white garment on the left raises a woven basket, and another person in orange clothing reaches in from the left. A trident-shaped gold finial and a colourful floral backdrop frame the throne. The man's appearance is consistent with a person candidate, with long hair and a red bindi, but the photo is not clearly in a usable identification context, so the identity is uncertain.2010-01-01A seated man on a golden throne is smothered in heaps of yellow marigold petals, smiling, with a red bindi on his forehead, a red-green-white flower garland and gold chain around his neck. A man in a white kurta and white dhoti stands at right, tipping a woven bamboo basket of petals over him. Behind the throne rises a golden canopy draped with white and yellow flower garlands, with a golden trident and a multicoloured floral backdrop. Another attendant with a basket is at left edge. Tent fabric forms the ceiling. The scene is a flower-shower honour at a ceremony.2010-01-01A photograph of a figure seated on a golden throne almost completely buried under heaps of mixed flowers in yellow, red, pink, white and purple, with marigold garlands draped over the seat and back. A man in a white kurta raises a woven bamboo basket above the figure, pouring flower petals, while a man in orange robes stands at left. A gilded umbrella decorated with yellow and white garlands hangs overhead, and a golden lion-form armrest is visible at right beneath a white tent canopy with a yellow-and-gold festoon border.2010-01-01A 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.2010-01-01