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A seated man in a rust-red robe sits on an elaborate gold throne with a repoussé floral backrest and a central deity relief, covered in pink rose petals and red-and-white garlands, with a tiger-striped cloth at the base. He wears a gold necklace, bangles and an armlet, with a red tilak on his forehead and flowers in his hair, and raises both hands in a blessing or speaking gesture. Blurred heads of onlookers appear in the lower foreground. Pushpabhishekam-style flower offering on the throne suggests a ceremonial darshan setting. a person: long dark hair, gold ornaments and ceremonial throne cues.

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May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated figure in a rust-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne covered with pink rose petals and white jasmine garlands, wearing a gold necklace and bangles. Pink flowers adorn the hair, and a person in yellow silk stands at the upper left, reaching toward the throne. Gold lion-form armrests flank the seat, and red cushions rest on the lap area. The scene suggests a floral honouring ceremony. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair with flowers, a rust-red robe, layered gold ornaments and garlands, matching the page's claim of Swamiji at this event.2016-05-24A seated man in a golden ornate throne with carved lion-head armrests sits centrally on a stage, arms outstretched, wearing a gold multi-strand necklace, white and pink garlands and maroon-red clothing, with a pink flower crown in his hair. Pink rose petals cover the throne platform and the floor in front of him. Golden trident and a silver trident stand to the left, a carved stone wall and a raised hand relief surround the throne, and a tiger-striped cloth lies in front. Several blurred heads of seated audience members are visible at the bottom edge. a person seated on the throne with the ceremonial cues of rudraksha-style ornaments, garlands and gold jewellery; this is a photo of a temple-stage pushpabhishekam-style offering.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man on an ornate gold throne is covered in pink rose petals and white jasmine garlands, a pushpabhishekam-style floral offering. He wears a rust-orange garment, a gold necklace with a pendant, gold bangles, a red bindi and a flower crown in his hair, and smiles with eyes closed. Gold lion-form armrests flank the throne, and red cushions rest beside his hands. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair with a flower crown, ornate gold jewellery and rust-orange robes are visible cues for the seated figure.2016-05-24A seated man in an orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne carved with floral and figure reliefs. He wears a long gold necklace with a central pendant, gold armlets and bangles, and a red vermilion dot on his forehead. White and pink garlands drape over his shoulders and chest, and pink rose petals cover his lap and the cushions. A hand at the upper left sprinkles petals from a tray. The setting appears to be a ceremonial stage.2016-05-24March 06 20132013-03-06May 24 20162016-05-24A smiling man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a golden throne, a peetha with ornate gold relief carving behind him. He wears a deep red-brown robe, layered gold necklaces, a white and pink flower garland, bangles and rings. Pink rose petals are showered over him from above, covering his lap and the red cushions beneath him, while an arm at the upper left pours petals. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, red robe, gold ornaments and throne are consistent with the page's claim, and he is physically present as the seated, honoured figure receiving pushpabhishekam, a flower-petal offering ritual.2016-05-24