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A photograph of a seated figure on a throne heaped with pink rose petals and a large arrangement of yellow, purple and red marigold garlands. The central figure wears a pink and gold turban, a red rose garland, a heavy gold-and-bead necklace and a white shawl, and smiles broadly. Two people attend: a woman in a white sari with a red-banded headscarf-free look and gold bangles reaches out to touch the seated figure's hands, while a man in a white shirt and brown knitted cap leans in beside her. A golden throne back with a carved deity motif stands at left, and a backdrop shows a painted tree. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, identified by the turban, garlands and ornate gold necklace and shawl.

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A seated man in a white turban and cream shawl sits on a golden throne framed by a large arch of marigolds and red roses in yellow, green, red and purple. He wears layered red and white garlands, a rudraksha-style mala, gold bangles and a maroon-brown dhoti-style cloth. A young man in white shirt and dhoti bends forward to offer flowers, and an attendant in orange robes stands at right holding a flower garland. Gold and brass ritual vessels, hanging brass bells and floral strands decorate the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure receiving the bhiksha offering, with his long hair and ceremonial gold and rudraksha adornments distinguishing him as the central honoured figure.2013-07-22July 03 20122012-07-03A smiling man seated on an ornate golden throne draped in a heap of white jasmine flowers and garlands of red, pink and orange roses. He wears a pink turban with a gold-embroidered band and a red bindi on his forehead, and gold earrings. His hand rests on the armrest of a tan cushion.2012-07-03A photograph of a man seated on a throne heaped with pink rose petals, wearing a pink and gold turban, a white shawl, gold necklaces and a red-and-green garland, smiling as he extends his hand. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: turban, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beads on a seated figure being honoured. Before him a woman in white with red-brown bead necklaces holds out her hand, and a man in white with a brown cap and grey shoulder bag places a gold bangle or ring on her wrist. Behind the throne are marigold garlands in yellow, purple and red, a golden chair backrest and a leafy tree backdrop. Nearby a man in orange cloth is partly visible at the edge.2013-01-06A seated man on an ornate gilded throne is showered with pink rose petals from a woven basket held by an arm at the upper left, a ceremonial pushpabhishekam. He wears a rust-red robe, a dark vibhuti mark on the forehead, a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, gold armbands and bangles, and a thick garland of pink petals and white jasmine strands draped over his shoulders and lap. Red cushions and a tiger-striped cloth rest beneath him. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has a crown-like head decoration of petals, ornate gold jewellery and a saffron-red robe, a bare-chested style with distinctive adornments, and is the central figure receiving the flower offering. Background shows gold relief carving and a partial deity figure at left.2016-05-24A seated man with closed eyes and a broad smile sits on a golden throne, almost completely buried under heaps of flower petals and garlands. He wears a pink and gold turban with a red bindi. Pink rose petals and white jasmine petals pile on his lap and chest, while red, orange and white garlands frame him behind. A hand from the right holds a wicker basket pouring petals, and yellow marigolds lie in the foreground. The scene reads as a flower-shower honouring a person seated at a satsang.2012-07-03December 23 20162016-12-23A seated figure on a golden throne is buried under heaps of pink rose petals and white jasmine flowers, with a smiling face visible at the centre. The person wears a pink turban with gold trim, a red bindi, and dangling earrings. Behind the throne stand long garlands of red, orange, white and pink flowers, and a bright gold carved backrest. A hand from the right holds a woven basket, scattering petals, while yellow marigolds lie in the foreground. The scene appears to be a flower-shower honouring at a public gathering.2012-07-03A photo of a birthday or honouring ceremony in an indoor hall. A seated figure bare-chested, with a pink turban and a white and gold dhoti, wears layered garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The figure sits on a throne-like seat heaped with marigolds and roses, smiling and raising a hand in greeting. A man in a white shirt bends forward to offer something from a plate and touch the figure's hand. Behind them, a priest in a red-brown dhoti holds a silver tray aloft. To the left, a sannyasi in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala sits beside a golden chair, and a woman in an orange sari and a man in a green shirt stand nearby. A golden throne back frames the scene. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance; cues are limited to the pink turban and garlands.2013-01-06July 06 20142014-07-06A smiling person with long dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne, hands pressed together in namaste. He wears an orange-saffron turban, an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a multi-strand gold necklace and rudraksha-style bead malas, and a long red-and-white garland. The throne is backed by a large arch of marigolds, roses and white flowers in red, yellow, purple and green. Brass oil lamps with swan-shaped finials stand on either side on the gold dais. a person seated in a ceremonial setting, identified by appearance cues only.2013-01-01January 1st 2013