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A photograph of a man in a white dhoti and white kurta pouring pink and white rose petals from a woven bamboo basket over a figure seated on an ornate golden throne. The seated figure is almost completely buried under heaps of yellow marigold petals and garlands, with only the smiling face and a hand visible, and a red tilak on the forehead. Above the throne hangs a golden canopy with yellow and white garlands, and a richly decorated backdrop of yellow flowers, red and green patterns surrounds the scene. A golden kalasha-like finial and a basket rim sit in the foreground. The seated person has dark, long hair and the figure appears to be receiving a floral shower.

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A woman in a white sari with gold border, wearing gold bangles, stands at left pouring flowers from a woven bamboo basket onto a seated figure. The seated figure sits on a gilded throne beneath a golden umbrella canopy garlanded with yellow and white flowers. The figure, wearing a white garment, a gold necklace and a red bindi, is almost covered in heaped white jasmine, red and yellow marigolds. A flower-garlanded backdrop of multicoloured blossoms and gold ornamental panels frames the scene. Another basket of yellow flowers sits in the foreground.2010-01-01A seated figure on a gold-and-floral throne is almost buried under heaped pink rose petals and yellow marigolds, while a man in a white kurta and white dhoti pours flowers from a woven bamboo basket over him. The seated person wears a gold-bordered white garment, a gold necklace and a multicoloured garland, with a red bindi on the forehead, and smiles with eyes lowered. Behind the throne rise a gold canopy and a colourful floral backdrop of yellow, red, purple and white garlands. A woven basket sits in the foreground. This is a photograph of a flower-offering ceremony.2010-01-01A seated figure on a golden throne is almost completely buried under a mound of marigolds, roses and other flowers in red, yellow, orange and purple. Above hangs an ornate golden canopy with white and yellow flower garlands and a sheer pink tent backdrop. To the left, four women stand in white and gold-bordered saris with hands folded in greeting; the woman second from the right wears an orange-and-blue sari with gold bangles and a black beaded necklace. A man in a white dhoti and shirt also stands with palms pressed together. On the right, a figure in an orange robe with a mala stands beside a tall silver lamp, and a carved golden table sits in front of the throne. Only the seated person's face and hand are visible above the flowers, and no one on the throne can be confirmed from appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2010-01-01A seated man sits on a gold throne decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, pink rose garlands draped over his shoulders and body, and a colourful jewelled crown with a red tilak on his forehead. He wears white clothing with a gold-bordered cloth and raises his right hand in a wave while smiling. Gold lion-shaped armrests flank the throne, and the backdrop is covered in yellow marigold-style flowers with white and blue decorative arches, a gold canopy above. A few people are partly visible at the edges, including one in a light sari-style garment at left. The scene reads as a celebratory birthday darshan setting.2006-01-01A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a gold necklace, wearing white, smiling while a large heap of yellow marigold petals is poured over him. He sits in front of a golden throne draped with garlands in yellow, white, red, purple and green, with a gold trishula ornament behind. On the left a man in a white dhoti and shirt lifts a woven bamboo basket, and behind him a man in an orange robe holds a silver bowl of fruit on a gold stand. A hand in an orange sleeve reaches in from the right. The scene suggests a flower-shower honouring during a ceremony, with a yellow flower-covered wall behind. a person appearance is uncertain from this image alone.2010-01-01A photo of a ceremonial scene on a red carpet strewn with yellow and white petals. A man seated on an ornate gold throne wears a white turban, white embroidered kurta, a red tilak and a garland of orange and white flowers, holding a folded white cloth. Standing before him is a woman in a white sari with gold border and a long braid, her back to the camera, facing the seated figure. To the left, a bearded man in orange robes holds a brass plate, and a man in white dhoti and kurta stands nearby. A gold trident stands behind the throne, and the yellow and white floral decorations line the backdrop. a person seated on the throne, identified by the gold throne and garland; the appearance cues are a white turban and ceremonial white attire, which are not distinctive enough to confirm.2008-01-01A seated man wearing a tall ornate gold crown with a halo-like arch sits on a gold-covered throne (peetha) before a backdrop of marigold and yellow flower decoration with a red and white floral emblem. He wears a cream and white garment, a gold necklace, a red bindi, and is draped with thick garlands of white jasmine with blue flowers and red and pink blooms. His hands rest on the armrest and he smiles slightly. a person: long swept-back hair, a crown, ornate gold regalia and garlands fit the page's a person claim, so this is an appearance-based candidate present in person. Behind him a gilded deity murti decorated with flowers is visible.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a guru-honouring event. A seated figure with short dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap draped over an orange garment and a white-and-red floral garland. Her right hand is raised in blessing, and she is smiling broadly. Before her, a man in a cream-coloured embroidered kurta bows low with his hands joined and presses his forehead toward a brass tray of offerings. Another man in an orange sash stands at the right edge beside an ornate gold throne carved with figures, decorated with a red cushion, petals and garlands. Behind the throne, a striped purple-and-white draped backdrop is decorated with marigold and rose garlands, and bright yellow and red flowers are strewn across the platform.2008-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes lowered, forehead marked with a red-and-white tilak. Kneeling before him, a man in a white shirt and a woman in a yellow sari pour water and flowers over his feet in a padapuja, with pink petals and a metal bowl at the base. Autumn-leaf garlands decorate the yellow pillars, and a blue-framed doorway and water bottle stand in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland cues.2012-05-31A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold crown, wearing an orange robe and a long white-and-red flower garland, is covered in drifts of scattered rose and marigold petals. A standing man in orange robes with a pink shawl leans in from the right to clasp hands with the seated figure, while a kalasha-style metal vessel sits beside the throne. Behind the throne, a large decorated backdrop of white and blue scalloped panels with red accents frames the stage, and a trident-shaped ornament is visible. The floor is covered with a patterned red carpet, and the scene reads as a Guru Purnima style honouring ceremony.2008-07-17A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi, wearing an orange saffron robe, a multi-strand ornate gold necklace and rudraksha beads, sits on a throne heaped with white jasmine petals, yellow marigolds and red roses, with large garlands behind him. A man in a white shirt bows low with his head pressed to the flowers before the throne, while the seated figure smiles and raises one hand in blessing. Probable Swamiji, the seated figure, is distinguished by the long hair, saffron robe and gold ornaments, and is being honoured by a devotee at a flower-decked dais.2012-07-03A photograph of a padapuja ceremony under a decorated canopy. A man seated on a red-upholstered throne with carved lion armrests wears a gold crown with a peacock feather, an orange-saffron robe, rudraksha mala and a garland of white, pink and red flowers; he is smiling. Devotees in white saris kneel and wash his feet on a wooden stool, one pouring water and scattering petals; a woman in a blue-bordered sari and a bald man in white kneel nearby, and a standing woman in white holds a small cup. A tray of bananas and flower garlands lies in front, with brass lamps behind.2004-01-01