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Outdoor festival scene under a white tent canopy decorated with yellow marigold garlands and a golden ornamental arch. A seated man in white ritual dress with a gold-beaded necklace and garland sits on a golden throne-like seat, surrounded by heaps of yellow marigold flowers. On the left, a woman in a white-and-gold Kerala-style sari holds a woven basket, and beside her a woman in an orange-gold sari reaches toward him with a basket. A standing figure on the right wears orange robes and holds a woven basket of flowers, and a man in white stands behind the seated figure. The scene suggests flower offerings being made to a seated honoured figure.

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A 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.2010-01-01A birthday celebration on a raised dais in an ashram hall. A central figure seated on a gold throne wears a pink turban, an orange-and-cream garment and a long beaded necklace, with garlands across the chest. 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Women in white saris stand at left, and a gold lamp stand and gold throne-like chair appear at right.2013-01-06A seated man in a pink turban and orange-brown dhoti, wearing a red and gold garland and gold necklaces, sits on a gold throne before a backdrop of marigold and rose garlands. A woman in a cream sari with a rose-pink border holds a woven basket of petals. A man in a white kurta bends forward, offering a bouquet of pink flowers, while a large heap of yellow marigolds lies on the floor in front.2013-01-06A 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 photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne decorated with heaped yellow marigold garlands and red and white floral garlands, with a golden canopy above. A man in a beige shirt and dark trousers bends forward to touch the throned figure's hand, while a man in white with an orange shawl stands beside him. In the foreground at right, a person in an orange robe with dark hair stands, and at left a figure in a long white garment is partially visible. Several people are present, including the throned figure and the attendants, with a white tent covering overhead.2010-01-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a pink and gold turban-style headwear sits on a golden throne framed by a large floral backdrop of yellow marigolds, red, purple and white flowers. A man in white kurta and dhoti pours yellow flower petals from a woven basket onto a heap of marigolds at the figure's feet. Several women in white and cream sarees with gold borders stand to the left, one in pink and gold. A golden ornamental lamp stand and metal vessels are visible on the right within a temple-like hall. The seated figure is adorned with garlands and beaded necklaces.2013-01-06Photograph 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.2010-01-01Devotees in white traditional clothing pour yellow marigold petals and tip wicker baskets over a seated figure on a golden throne, which is backed by a large golden kalasha-shaped peetha framed by a fan of yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands. A woman in a white sari kneels on a red patterned carpet gathering petals, while a man in a white dhoti and kurta lifts a basket above the seated figure. A saffron-robed person stands at the right edge. The seated figure wears a pink headwrap, orange cloth and a flower garland. The scene resembles a flower-offering ritual such as pushpa abhishekam.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a ritual offering at a temple-style shrine. A man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward, pouring yellow marigold flowers from a woven basket onto a decorated seated figure at the centre. The seated figure wears a pink turban, a gold-trimmed garland and a beaded necklace, and is framed by a large arc of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands with a gold canopy behind. Women in white and cream saris stand to the left, holding baskets of marigolds. Brass oil lamps stand on the right beside a blue plastic chair, and a red floor carpet lies at the bottom. The a person candidate is not clearly identifiable from appearance alone.2013-01-06A 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.2010-01-01