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A seated man receives a shower of pink rose petals from a basket held at the upper left by an unseen attendant. He sits on a tiger-striped cloth before an ornate gold throne with embossed floral and scrollwork. He wears a rust-red robe, multiple white and pink flower garlands, a gold necklace with a pendant, gold bangles and a ring, and a red tilak on his forehead with flowers in his hair. Red satin cushions rest on either side of him, and the ground is covered in pink petals. Blurred heads of onlookers are visible in the foreground. The photo is a page-style pushpabhishekam scene with the figure appearing to be a person by his saffron-red attire, garlands, gold ornaments and throne.

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May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in a maroon-red robe sits on a tiger-striped seat before an ornate gold throne with repoussé floral and scrollwork. Pink rose petals are showered over him from a woven basket at left, covering his lap and feet. He wears a gold temple-style pendant necklace with a figure, white jasmine garlands, pink flower garlands, gold armlets and bangles, and a red-and-gold ring. Red satin bolsters rest beside him. Faces of onlookers appear blurred at the bottom edge. Event context suggests a pushpabhishekam flower-anointing at a Kumbh Mela setting, shown here as flowers being poured over a seated figure. a person: the seated man wears a maroon robe, a gold pendant necklace, floral garlands and a red forehead mark, consistent with the page's a person reference.2016-05-24A seated man in a rust-red robe sits on a gilded throne with ornate golden carvings and a red cushion, smiling. He wears heavy gold ornaments, gold armlets and bracelets, a long white jasmine garland and red flower garlands, with a red tilak on his forehead and a flower crown in his hair. Pink rose petals cover his lap and the throne. A hand from the left pours pink petals from a basket. A tiger-striped cloth covers the seat.2016-05-24A seated figure on an ornate gold throne is showered with pink rose petals during a pushpabhishekam offering. The person wears a rust-red robe, a red-and-pink flower crown, layered white jasmine garlands with pink flower strands, gold ornate necklaces, a gold armlet and bangles, and a red tilak on the forehead. Red velvet cushions and a striped tiger-skin-style cloth surround the throne. A woman in the upper left holds a basket spilling petals, and blurred heads of devotees appear in the foreground. The figure is described as a probable Swamiji based on the saffron-red robe, flower crown, ornate gold jewellery and garlands, though the appearance is not fully certain.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man on an ornate gold throne is showered with pink rose petals from a woven basket held by a pair of arms entering from the left. He wears a rust-red robe, a gold necklace with a deity pendant, white jasmine garlands, red flower garlands, gold bangles and a red bindi, eyes closed and smiling. Red cushions rest beside him and a striped tiger-print cloth covers the base, consistent with a pushpabhishekam flower offering. a person: the seated figure has long dark hair under flowers, a red-robed look, gold ornaments and a crown-like floral headpiece, cues that match the page's flag.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in a rust-red robe receives a shower of pink rose petals on a ceremonial stage for a pushpabhishekam. He wears layered white and pink flower garlands, a gold chest ornament, gold bangles on both upper arms and wrists, and a red kumkum mark on his forehead. He sits on a red cushion before an ornate gold-leaf throne, with a tiger-striped cloth draped over the platform. An attendant on the left, with a tattooed arm, pours petals from a basket over his head. Petals are scattered across the floor and seat, and blurred devotees are visible at the bottom edge. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, saffron-toned robe, rudraksha-style ornaments and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in the presiding role.2016-05-24A seated man in a rust-red robe is showered with pink rose petals poured from a copper vessel held by an arm at the left edge. He wears white jasmine garlands with red flower strands, gold necklaces, a gold armlet and bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. He sits on a red cushion before an ornate gold throne with carved floral repoussé, with a tiger-striped cloth beneath him. Pink petals cover his lap and the floor. Blurred heads of devotees appear in the foreground. Consistent with a pushpabhishekam flower-offering ritual. Appearance-based label: a person, with the rust robe, gold ornaments and garlands as cues.2016-05-24