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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne being showered with pink rose petals during a pushpabhishekam. Two arms reach in from the left edge, one holding a brass or silver vessel above the head and the other scattering petals. The seated person wears a rust-red garment draped over the shoulders, heavy gold necklaces, a long white and pink garland, a red tilak on the forehead and gold bangles, with red cushions on either side. Petals cover the lap and the tiger-striped cloth beneath. Blurred heads of onlookers appear in the foreground. a person: the seated figure has dark hair, a rust-red robe, gold ornaments and a garland, and sits on the throne as the central honoured figure of a pushpabhishekam.

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May 24 20162016-05-24A seated figure on a gold-embossed throne is showered with pink rose petals from a woven basket held by a person at the left edge. The seated person wears a rust-red garment, white and red garlands, layered gold chains with a pendant, gold bangles and a red bindi, with flower petals in the hair. Red cushions and a striped tiger-skin style covering lie beneath. Partially visible heads of onlookers appear at the bottom. Appearance cues include long hair, ornate gold jewellery and a red-brown garment, consistent with the page's Swamiji flag, so the seated figure is labelled Swamiji (probable), shown in person.2016-05-24A seated figure on an ornate gold throne is showered with pink rose petals during a flower abhishekam. He wears a rust-orange robe, a heavy gold necklace, white jasmine garlands, red flower garlands and gold bangles, with a red tilak on his forehead and a pink flower crown in his hair. A gold-embossed backrest with a circular medallion stands behind him, and a person's arm holding a flower basket appears at the left edge. Petals fill the foreground.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated figure in a reddish-maroon garment, eyes closed and smiling, receiving a heavy shower of pink rose petals during a pushpabhishekam. Two long white jasmine garlands hang across the chest, and gold necklaces, bangles and a ring adorn the body. A small vermilion mark is on the forehead. The seated figure rests on a red cushion before an ornate gold-embossed throne backdrop, with a tiger-striped cloth beneath. Blurred dark shapes at the bottom edge suggest a few onlookers. The figure's identity is not established by visible cues beyond a seated ceremonial pose.2016-05-24A seated figure on an ornate gold throne receives a shower of pink rose petals poured from a woven basket held by hands at the upper left. The seated person wears a rust-red robe, a gold-and-stone necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and a long white and pink garland draped over the chest, with a pink flower crown on the head and a red vibhuti mark on the forehead. Red cushions and a tiger-striped cloth surround the throne, and petals cover the lap and floor. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, ornate gold adornments and a rust-red robe, matching the event context of Nithyananda Paramashivam receiving pushpabhishekam. Blurred heads of onlookers appear at the bottom edge.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated figure on a gold ornate throne is showered with pink rose petals from above by a worker holding a woven basket. The figure wears a red-orange garment, multiple white jasmine garlands, a red flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, and a red bindi with a flower crown of petals in dark hair. A second attendant in white clothing with a gold border stands at left, raising his arms. Golden deity relief carvings decorate the throne behind. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back dark hair, saffron-toned ceremonial clothing and gold necklaces, seated in a peetha during a pushpabhishekam flower-showering ritual.2016-05-24A photograph of a seated man on a red-cushioned golden throne during a flower ceremony. He wears a rust-red robe, a gold ornamental necklace with figures, white and pink jasmine and rose garlands, gold armlets and bangles, and a red bindi, and his head is adorned with pink petals. An arm from the left holds a woven basket pouring pink rose petals over him, and petals cover his lap and the floor. A large ornate gold repoussé backdrop frames the scene. a person: the seated figure has a shoulder-length dark hairstyle and rich ceremonial adornments, consistent with the page's mention of him.2016-05-24A seated man in a rust-red robe receives a pushpabhishekam: a metal vessel above him pours pink flower petals over his head and shoulders. He wears white jasmine garlands with red rose garlands, a heavy gold necklace, gold bangles and armlets, and a red tilak on his forehead. He sits on a red cushioned throne against an ornate gold-embossed backdrop, with pink petals scattered over his lap and the floor. Blurred heads of onlookers are in the foreground, and a hand from the left holds the vessel. This appears to be a ceremony with flower offerings. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in the centre as the recipient of the abhishekam.2016-05-24A seated man on an ornate gold throne receives a shower of pink rose petals poured from a woven basket held by an attendant at the upper left. He wears a red-brown robe, a white jasmine garland and red flower garlands, gold necklaces, gold bangles and a gold ring, with a red bindi on his forehead and petals in his hair. Red cushions sit beneath him. The scene resembles a pushpabhishekam flower offering.2016-05-24A seated figure on an ornate gold throne is showered with pink rose petals, wearing a rust-red shawl over a rust-red garment, multiple white jasmine garlands, gold necklaces and bangles, and a red bindi on the forehead. A yellow-and-black striped cloth covers the seat, with red cushions at the sides. Petals fill the frame. Background devotees are only partially visible at the bottom edge.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24