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A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with carved gold backrest and two gold lion-head armrests is being showered with pink rose petals from a broom-like implement held by a man in a white dhoti at left. The seated person wears a red-brown robe, a pink flower crown, white and pink garlands, gold necklaces and gold bangles, with eyes closed. Petals cover the lap and surrounding area. Swamiji is probable from the seated figure's long hair, ornate gold jewellery and garlands; the priest's white dhoti marks a ceremonial role. Ornate gold carvings and figures frame the background.

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A seated man on a gilded throne receives a pushpabhishekam, with pink flower petals showered over him from above. A priest on the left, bare-chested with a white dhoti and a shawl, holds a bundle of petals aloft. The seated figure wears an orange-brown robe, a red cloth draped over his lap, a white and pink garland, a red tilak, gold bangles and an ornate gold necklace. Flanking the throne are gold lion-head sculptures, and behind it is a gold repoussé backrest with carved figures. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's orange robe, long swept-back hair, gold necklaces and bangles and garlanded throne presence match the page's Swamiji claim, but the face is not used for identification, so the label is appearance-based only.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a pushpabhishekam in progress on a golden throne. A priest in white dhoti with a gold border and a rudraksha mala stands at left, pouring a shower of pink flower petals from a silver vessel over a seated figure. The seated figure wears a saffron-red robe, multiple white and pink flower garlands, a gold pendant, gold bangles and a pink floral head adornment, and rests on red cushions. Behind them is an ornate gold carved throne with lion-head armrests and a golden trident at left. Petals cover the seated figure and the floor.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man on an ornate gold throne flanked by gold lion-head armrests receives a rain of pink rose petals from a silver vessel held by a priest. The seated figure wears red and orange ceremonial cloth, a white and pink flower garland over the chest, gold necklaces, bangles and a red bindi, with eyes closed. The priest on the left wears white dhoti-style cloth, a shawl, red thread bracelets and a trident-like staff is visible at the far left, indicating a pushpabhishekam flower anointing ritual. A tiger-striped cloth lies at the base of the throne. Gold relief carvings and a stone-textured backdrop surround the scene.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man on a gilded throne receives a pushpabhishekam, with pink flower petals heaped over his lap and a white and pink garland around his neck. A priest in a white dhoti on the left raises a bundle of dried plant stalks or a fan above him. The seated figure wears a rust-red garment, gold necklaces, gold armlets and a red flower crown. Gilded lion heads flank the throne, which is carved with ornate foliage. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair under a flower crown, ornate gold jewellery and a rust-red garment, fitting the appearance cues.2016-05-24A seated figure on an ornate gold throne is showered with pink rose petals poured from a basket held by an attendant at the upper left, wearing red-sleeved clothing and gold bangles. The seated man wears a deep orange-red robe, a heavy gold necklace, white flower garlands, and a pink flower crown, with a red cushion beneath each hand. A golden lion head sits at the right of the throne. The scene suggests a pushpabhishekam flower-offering ritual. a person appears in the central seated figure based on the orange robe, gold necklace, flower garlands and throne cues.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated figure on a gold throne receives a pushpabhishekam, with pink flower petals pouring down over him from a wooden scoop held by a priest. The seated figure wears a red garment, a white and pink flower garland, gold bangles and ornate gold necklaces, with gold lion-shaped armrests on either side. A man in white dhoti and a sacred thread on the left holds up the scoop, and a gold trident stands beside the throne. a person is seated on the throne with eyes closed, receiving the flower offering.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24