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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne receives a pushpabhishekam, with pink flower petals poured over his head and shoulders from a large silver bowl held by a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a red-and-gold border. The seated figure wears a red-orange garment, red cloth cushions, white flower garlands and gold jewellery. Gold lion-headed armrests and a golden trident flank the throne, with brass lamps at the sides. Bare-shouldered observers in the foreground, partially visible, watch the ritual.

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A seated figure on a gilded throne with carved lion-head armrests receives a pushpabhishekam, a flower-shower ritual. A priest in a white dhoti with a red sash and orange-streaked forehead pours pink flower petals from a silver vessel over the seated man's head. The seated figure wears a red garment, gold necklaces, bangles and a garland of pink and white flowers, with pink petals covering his lap and the throne steps. Behind them stand a silver trishul and ornate metal lamps, and in the foreground are the heads of audience members. a person: the seated figure wears red and gold ceremonial attire with gold necklaces and garlands and is seated on a throne during the ritual, matching the page's a person reference.2016-05-24A seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests receives a pushpabhishekam: a priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and red shawl pours pink flower petals from a silver bowl over his head. The seated figure wears a red-and-saffron robe, white and pink flower garlands, a gold-beaded necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and has a red bindi and eyes closed. Pink petals cover his lap and the base of the throne. Behind them stand a silver trident and ceremonial brass lamps, and a gold-carved backdrop. Audience members are visible in the lower foreground.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests receives a pushpabhishekam, a shower of pink flower petals poured from a silver bowl held by a standing priest in white dhoti and red-and-white cloth. The seated person wears a red-orange robe, a long white and pink flower garland, gold ornaments, bangles and a red bindi, with a red cushion beneath the hands. A golden trident stands at left and a striped tiger-skin cloth lies on the platform. A few out-of-focus heads are visible at the bottom edge.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne with golden lion-head armrests, receiving a pushpabhishekam of pink rose petals. A priest in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border stands behind him, pouring petals from a silver vessel onto his head. The seated man wears a red-orange robe, gold ornaments, white and pink flower garlands, and red cushions rest beside him. A golden trident stands to the left. a person (long dark hair, ornate gold ornaments and garlands, seated enthroned figure receiving the offering), shown as the person being honoured. Pink petals cover his lap and the floor. Spectators' heads are visible at the bottom edge.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests receives a pushpabhishekam: a priest in white dhoti with a gold-bordered cloth and dark-rimmed glasses pours pink flower petals from a metal vessel over the head of a smiling figure in red-orange robes. The seated figure wears layered white and pink flower garlands, a gold necklace, bangles and a red and gold cloth draped over the lap, with petals scattered across the cushion. Golden trident-topped staffs stand at the left and a dark textured backdrop with an elaborate golden carved frame fills the rear. The seated figure is probable Swamiji by appearance: long dark hair, saffron-orange robes and ceremonial gold ornaments, seated on the throne during the pushpabhishekam, with a priest performing the abhishekam. Audience heads are visible at the bottom edge.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24