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A birthday celebration on a raised dais in an ashram hall. A central figure seated on a gold throne wears a pink turban, an orange-and-cream garment and a long beaded necklace, with garlands across the chest. Before him a marigold-heaped flower mound is being offered. Several women in white and cream saris, one in purple blouse, hold woven baskets of yellow and orange flowers toward the seated figure. A man in white kurta reaches in to receive a basket, and a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at right beside a brass lamp stand. A large floral backdrop of red, yellow, purple and white blossoms frames the throne. The central figure is a person by appearance and the event context.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a pink and gold turban-style headwear sits on a golden throne framed by a large floral backdrop of yellow marigolds, red, purple and white flowers. A man in white kurta and dhoti pours yellow flower petals from a woven basket onto a heap of marigolds at the figure's feet. Several women in white and cream sarees with gold borders stand to the left, one in pink and gold. A golden ornamental lamp stand and metal vessels are visible on the right within a temple-like hall. The seated figure is adorned with garlands and beaded necklaces.2013-01-06Devotees in white traditional clothing pour yellow marigold petals and tip wicker baskets over a seated figure on a golden throne, which is backed by a large golden kalasha-shaped peetha framed by a fan of yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands. A woman in a white sari kneels on a red patterned carpet gathering petals, while a man in a white dhoti and kurta lifts a basket above the seated figure. A saffron-robed person stands at the right edge. The seated figure wears a pink headwrap, orange cloth and a flower garland. The scene resembles a flower-offering ritual such as pushpa abhishekam.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A photo of a ceremonial flower offering in a temple-style hall. A man in white kurta and dhoti stands at the centre, leaning forward and pouring marigold petals from a woven basket onto a large heap of yellow and white flowers. A woman in a pink-and-gold headpiece stands behind a floral backdrop of yellow, red and purple garlands. Women in white saris stand at left, and a gold lamp stand and gold throne-like chair appear at right.2013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A 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.2013-01-06A photograph of a ritual offering at a temple-style shrine. A man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward, pouring yellow marigold flowers from a woven basket onto a decorated seated figure at the centre. The seated figure wears a pink turban, a gold-trimmed garland and a beaded necklace, and is framed by a large arc of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands with a gold canopy behind. Women in white and cream saris stand to the left, holding baskets of marigolds. Brass oil lamps stand on the right beside a blue plastic chair, and a red floor carpet lies at the bottom. The a person candidate is not clearly identifiable from appearance alone.2013-01-06A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with a white turban and layered red, white and green garlands sits on a golden ornate throne against a deep red velvet backdrop. Heaps of orange and red flower petals cover the floor around him. Several women in white and cream sarees, one with a long braid and orange blouse, and a man in white dhoti and shawl, lift and pour petals from woven baskets. A small white bird figure sits atop the throne's side. The scene suggests a flower-offering ceremony. The seated figure has long hair and distinctive saffron clothing with garlands, a possible a person candidate, though appearance-based identification is uncertain.2012-01-01January 06 20132013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06January 06 20132013-01-06A photograph of a ceremonial scene inside a temple-style hall. A woman seated on an ornate throne-like seat decorated with a large arch of yellow, orange, purple and red marigold garlands wears a pink head wrap, an orange-brown sari and gold jewellery, and holds flowers. In front of her a heap of yellow marigolds spills across the floor. A man in a white kurta with gold necklace carries a woven bamboo basket of flowers, while women in white and pink saris stand at left holding baskets. Brass oil lamps and a metal kalasha stand at right. This appears to be a flower-offering or pushpa abhishekam style ritual.2013-01-06