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Photograph 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.

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A 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 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 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.2010-01-01Outdoor 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.2010-01-01A photograph of a smiling man seated on an ornate gold throne under a gold umbrella-shaped canopy, in a white tent. He wears an orange turban, an orange robe, gold ceremonial necklaces and rudraksha beads, and is draped in white, red, yellow and purple flower garlands with a large floral garland around his shoulders. On his left, a bald priest in white dhoti with gold necklaces holds a bundle of incense sticks. On his right, a man in orange robes with glasses and a gold bead necklace gestures toward the seated figure. Flower petals cover the base of the throne and the floor. A blurred white-haired head is in the foreground. The seated man's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate cues on this page (orange turban, ornate gold and rudraksha, throne), though identity is uncertain.2011-07-15A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers and a multicoloured floral arch. He wears white clothing with gold borders and a long gold-beaded necklace, smiling, with long dark hair and a red bindi. A woman in a white sari with a blue and gold border, wearing glasses, leans forward and touches his hands in respect. To the left, a woman in saffron-orange robes stands beside an elderly man in white, and a golden trident is visible. A silver ceremonial lamp stands to the right. The person on the throne matches the a person appearance cues of long swept-back hair and ornate gold necklace, seated in a place of honour, so the identification is uncertain and is marked as unsure.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 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 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.2010-01-01July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a golden throne, or peetha, framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange, red and purple. A central figure with long dark hair sits on the throne wearing a white garment and a long multi-coloured garland, holding a small object in one hand. A golden trident stands at the left of the throne. Around the throne, people in saffron-orange robes, white dhotis and yellow shawls stand and bow, some with their backs to the camera. A woman in a white sari with a red flower in her hair stands in the foreground. The backdrop is decorated with yellow flower walls and ornate patterned panels. Visible figures: about 14 people. The central figure's appearance is uncertain, so no identification is made.2010-01-01