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A photograph of a man with long dark hair and a red bindi seated on a floral throne, almost entirely buried under a heaped mound of white jasmine flowers. Behind him is a backdrop of yellow, red, purple and green marigold and flower garlands arranged around a golden trident emblem. In the upper right, a hand in a white sleeve and gold wristwatch lifts a woven wicker basket, apparently pouring more petals down onto the seated figure. The setting resembles a garlanded throne ceremony with flower offerings showered on a central figure.

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A 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 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 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-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.2010-01-01A smiling man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits surrounded by heaps of flower petals and garlands. Behind him is a gold-toned ornate backdrop framed by yellow marigold, white jasmine and magenta and red blossoms. A gold necklace is visible at his chest, and a white flower is tucked into his hair. Pink and red rose petals cover the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is presented here in the flower-adorned setting: a seated man with long swept-back hair, a bindi and a gold necklace receiving floral honour, matching the page's Swamiji reference.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 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 figure seated on a golden throne beneath a gilded canopy is heaped with loose red, pink, yellow and white flower petals and marigold garlands, with a red bindi and tilak on his forehead and dark shoulder-length hair. A man in a white robe and gold bangles on the left raises a woven basket high, pouring petals down over the seated figure. Ornate golden throne carvings and a canopy draped with yellow and white flower garlands frame the scene.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 in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban with a red tilak on his forehead smiles and raises one hand while flower petals in pink, white and yellow cover his lap and shoulders. He wears a rudraksha mala and sits on an ornate carved wooden throne backed by a red cushion, draped with white jasmine garlands and red flowers, beneath a multicoloured canopy. A woman in a white sari with a gold border, wearing gold bangles, stands at left holding a brass plate and scattering petals over him.2008-11-12A seated man in a red-orange robe receives a shower of pink rose petals poured over his head and shoulders by a person standing at left in white dhoti with a gold border. He wears white jasmine garlands, red flower garlands, a gold chest ornament, gold bangles and a red-stone ring, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him stands a large gold deity murti, and the petals cover the surrounding seat. The scene is a temple-style ritual stage.2016-05-24