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A 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.

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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.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06January 01 20122012-01-01A photograph of a devotional flower shower at an ashram hall. A seated figure on a mound of pink, yellow and white flowers wears a pink turban and a garland, with a bright multicolour flower arch behind. Several women in white saris with coloured borders and a man in a white shirt and dhoti lift woven baskets of petals and pour them over the figure. On the right a bald man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala stands with hands joined in prayer beside an ornate gold-and-red throne. A painted forest backdrop and a gold kalasha-topped shrine structure appear behind, and the scene suggests a flower abhishekam offering.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a ceremony on a red-carpeted stage under a canopy with purple, red and yellow trim. A seated figure in saffron and orange robes with an orange head covering sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a red backdrop and a white floral arch, holding a microphone, with rose petals scattered around the seat. Standing to the left are people in white and cream clothes with gold borders, including a man in white dhoti and shirt with hands folded and women in cream saris with gold borders. On the right, people in white dhotis and white garments stand with palms joined in greeting. A large printed photograph on the wall behind shows a figure in orange. Garlands hang along the posts.2008-11-12A 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.2013-01-06A 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.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne heaped with marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and white, with rose petals spread below. The seated person wears an orange garment, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and a red-and-white flower garland. Around the throne, devotees in saris stand and offer items; one woman in a white sari holds a silver tray and a small child stands near. On the right a bald man in an orange dhoti and rudraksha beads stands by the throne. Behind, a painted backdrop shows a tree, and a second gold throne sits to the left. The seated figure appears to be a person, identified by the throne and the flower-laden honouring with an orange robe, rudraksha and gold adornments.2013-01-06