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A 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.

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A 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 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.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A 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.2013-01-06A 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.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a flower-covered seated figure at the centre of a ceremony, framed by a large golden backdrop with a decorative top ornament. The seated figure wears a pink headwrap and is draped in layers of garlands in red, yellow, white and purple, with heaps of pink and yellow petals spread below. Around them, several devotees in white clothes hold woven baskets and fresh flowers, and a woman in a cream sari with pink border reaches toward the flowers. A brass lamp stand and a white cabinet stand at the right edge, with a monk in orange robes partly visible at far right. The setting is an indoor hall with fluorescent ceiling lights.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 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a seated figure on a gold-framed throne beneath a tall arch of marigolds in red, yellow, white and purple. The seated person wears a pink head wrap, a white dhoti and a garland of beads and flowers. A man in white clothing pours flowers from a woven basket onto a large heap of pink and yellow petals on the floor. On the left, women in white saris and one in a purple sari hold baskets of rose petals. A brass lamp stands on the right beside a gold throne with red cushions. The setting is a hall with carved stone pillars and green foliage visible through an open side.2013-01-06