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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.

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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.2016-05-24A 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.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne is showered with pink rose petals poured from above, with a second person's arm reaching in from the left to scatter petals onto the head. The seated person wears a deep orange-brown robe, a layered gold necklace, white and pink flower garlands, gold armlets and bangles, and smiles broadly. This appears to be a pushpabhishekam, a flower-offering ceremony performed on a ceremonial seat.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 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 in a deep red-orange robe is showered with pink and red rose petals during a pushpabhishekam. He wears layered white and red flower garlands, a gold necklace with a pendant, gold bangles and a red bindi on his forehead, and smiles with eyes closed. He sits on an ornate gold throne with carved scrollwork and lion-head armrests, and a bare-armed attendant on the left sprinkles petals from above. Red cushions rest beside him. The scene suggests a devotional flower-offering ceremony in a temple-like hall.2016-05-24