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A smiling man with black hair and a red bindi lies almost completely buried under a heaped mound of red, pink, yellow and orange flower petals and marigold garlands. He is seated on a golden throne (peetha) with an ornate golden canopy above, draped with yellow and white flower garlands. A golden trident stands to the left and a white-draped figure is partly visible at the left edge. Behind him, striped garlands in red, yellow and green frame the throne, under a white tent-like cloth. The setting resembles a flower-covered honouring ceremony.

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A 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 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.2010-01-01A 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 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.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits eyes closed on a golden throne almost entirely covered by garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and a heap of pink rose petals. He wears a gold necklace and a white ritual garment, and a blurred figure stands at the upper right edge. The arrangement suggests a flower-decorated darshan seat.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 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 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 smiling man seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a carved gold frame, almost entirely buried under heaps of yellow marigold petals. He wears a white and gold garment, a red tilak on his forehead, a multi-strand gold bead necklace and a garland of white, red and green flowers draped over his shoulders. Behind him stands a gold trident-topped backdrop framed by garlands in red, purple, yellow and white. A man in white clothing on the right tips a woven basket of petals over him, showering the seated figure in flowers as a welcoming honour. The image is a photograph of a floral reception.2010-01-01A man seated on a golden throne is almost completely buried under heaped marigolds, white jasmine and red roses, with flowers spread across his lap and the seat. He wears a red tilak, a gold necklace and a white garment, and smiles toward the side. Behind him a gold canopy is strung with yellow and white garlands, and a gold trident is set against a yellow flower backdrop. In the background an orange-robed attendant stands, and in the foreground a large woven basket of flowers and a person in an orange robe with a pink-bordered sash are visible. A probable Swamiji is the seated man, with long dark hair, a red bindi and gold jewellery; this appearance-based label is not a confirmed identity.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.2010-01-01