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A photograph of a ceremonial hall where a seated figure in a pink head cloth sits on a golden throne with a red cushioned seat, framed by an arch of yellow, purple and red flower garlands. In front, a large mound of pink and white rose petals covers the floor and spills toward two people prostrating in full length on a patterned red carpet: one in a pink and cream shawl, the other in white dhoti and shirt. Standing at left in white dhoti and shirt is another person, and a second gold throne stands at right. Brass oil lamps flank the throne, and the backdrop shows painted temple-style pillars and greenery.

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January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a devotee-decorated throne covered in a heap of pink and white flower petals and garlands, with yellow and purple marigold garlands framing a golden arch behind it. A person in a pink-and-gold sari kneels and touches petals on the red-and-blue patterned carpet, while a man in a white dhoti and shirt lies prostrate in full pranam at the foot of the throne. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a seated figure in a pink turban sits on the throne, partly hidden by the flowers. Another person in an orange garment stands at the right edge.2013-01-06A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a throne-like seat backed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange, red and purple. A seated figure in a pink turban and light clothing sits on the throne, nearly buried beneath a huge heap of pink and white flower petals. Two devotees in white and pale pink prostrate on a red patterned carpet in front of the flower heap, with scattered petals and marigolds. A standing person in white shirt and white dhoti stands at the left edge. Brass oil lamps (deepa stands) flank the throne and a gilt chair stands at the right. The backdrop shows painted temple-style pillars and foliage.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style honouring in a decorated hall. A central figure seated on a golden throne with a red cushioned seat is covered by a heap of pink and white rose petals, with a large floral arch of yellow, red and purple flowers behind. A kneeling woman in a pink sari and a man in white dhoti and shirt pour or arrange petals at his feet. Standing devotees include a woman in a white sari with purple border and hands folded, a woman in a saffron blouse with a red-orange shawl, and a man in white at the left edge. A saffron-robed man stands at right beside an empty golden throne with red upholstery. A woman in purple and white, a man in white kneeling on a red patterned carpet, and a seated photographer complete the scene. A painted forest backdrop and fluorescent ceiling lights frame the room.2013-01-06A seated figure sits on a golden throne with a golden arch behind, draped in heaped pink and white flower garlands that spill down the front of the seat and onto a red patterned carpet. The seated person wears a pink head covering and raises one hand holding an object. Two devotees in the foreground kneel with heads bowed; one wears a pink garment and the other a white garment covering the head and body. Yellow marigold petals lie on the carpet, and brass lamp stands flank the throne.2013-01-06A photograph of a figure seated on a golden throne (peetha) banked with multicoloured garlands in yellow, white, red and purple marigolds and roses. The seated figure wears a pink and gold turban-style head covering, a red rudraksha-style mala and gold ornaments, and is seen against a backdrop of a painted temple pillar scene. Two devotees in white garments bow low over a large heap of pink and white flower petals in front of the throne, one with a pink sari and gold border, the other in a white kurta, touching their heads to the petals. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and an orange-robed attendant stands at the right edge. The appearance of the seated figure is a probable match for Swamiji, with turban, garlands, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments as distinguishing cues.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A photo of a seated figure almost completely covered by heaped garlands and loose flower petals in white, pink and red, with a rainbow-like arc of yellow, purple, red and green marigold garlands behind. The figure wears a pink and gold turban and smiles. Attendants in white clothes stand on either side, one man in a white shirt and white dhoti holding a woven basket, a woman in white sari with a gold border holding another basket of flowers. Gold lamp stands and a golden canopy frame the scene, indicating a flower-offering ritual such as padapuja or abhishekam decoration in a temple-style hall.2013-01-06Photograph of a seated man on a gold-backed throne covered in heaped flower garlands of yellow, orange, red, purple and white marigolds. He wears a pink turban, a white shawl, rudraksha malas and layered gold necklaces, smiling broadly. Flower-filled wicker baskets are held up by people in the foreground, and a man in white kurta lifts a basket of petals beside him while a woman in a pink sari bends to the floor. A brass lamp stands at right against a stone wall.2013-01-06January 01 20122012-01-01