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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.

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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.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.2010-01-01January 01 20132013-01-01A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in orange, yellow, purple, white and red. He wears an orange-saffron turban, an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a multi-strand gold necklace and a long rudraksha-style mala of red and white beads, with gold earrings and bangles. Brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped finials flank the throne, and a gold-framed kalasha-style ornament is visible above. The backdrop is a colourful painted set. The man's hands rest on the armrests as he faces the camera.2013-01-01A seated man on a gold throne draped in red and purple flower garlands and a large yellow-and-orange marigold backdrop. He wears a white dhoti with gold border, a heavy gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with long hair swept back, and is smiling while holding a small offering tray. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and a white ritual garment with a gold border on a throne. A standing attendant in saffron/orange robes with a red sash bends forward to present a tray or box. A microphone stand, a silver lamp stand and silver vessels sit on the stage. Floral arch decorations frame the scene.2009-01-01A photograph of a seated man in a pink and gold turban and white shawl, heavily adorned with red and white flower garlands, gold necklaces and bangles, sitting on a bed of pink rose petals in front of a large floral arrangement of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. A woman in a white top and a man in a white shirt, white dhoti and brown knitted cap reach forward to hold his hands. Behind them a gold throne-like chair with a red cushion and a painted forest backdrop appear, with a figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads at the left edge. a person appears as the central figure seated in ceremonial dress, with the honouring flowers and petals indicating a garlanded reception. Three physical people are visible prominently.2013-01-06July 06 20142014-07-06A seated man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron dhoti-style cloth with a golden-yellow border sits on an ornate gold throne richly decorated with carved gold work and a garland arch of red, orange, yellow, purple, green and white flowers. He wears a gold-bead necklace and red garlands, and his hands are joined in namaste with a smile. Brass lamps with peacock-shaped finials flank the throne, with lit oil lamps on either side. A photograph of a single person on a throne, one physical person present.2013-01-01A 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 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.2010-01-01A 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 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.2010-01-01