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A seated man on an ornate gold throne receives a shower of pink rose petals from a woven basket held by an attendant at left, whose arm bears tattoos and a red-beaded bracelet. The seated figure has closed eyes, a red vermilion mark on the forehead, and wears a rust-red robe, layered gold temple-style necklaces, gold armbands and bangles, and a long white and pink garland draped over the shoulders. Red cushions rest on either side and a striped tiger-skin cloth covers the dais. Petals scatter across the lap and floor, and a few blurred heads appear at the bottom edge. The page places this at a Kumbh Mela pushpabhishekam and padapuja event.

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May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in a rust-red robe receives a shower of pink rose petals poured from a wooden vessel held by a hand at the left edge. He wears white jasmine garlands, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant, and gold armbands. He sits on a red cushioned seat draped with a tiger-striped cloth, in front of an ornate gold throne with repoussé floral carving. Pink petals cover his lap and the floor. A person in the frame is pouring the petals, consistent with a pushpabhishekam ritual. a person appearance cues: saffron-red ascetic robe, ceremonial gold necklace and garlands, seated on a ceremonial throne.2016-05-24A seated man on an ornate gold throne is showered with pink rose petals from a woven basket held by a pair of arms entering from the left. He wears a rust-red robe, a gold necklace with a deity pendant, white jasmine garlands, red flower garlands, gold bangles and a red bindi, eyes closed and smiling. Red cushions rest beside him and a striped tiger-print cloth covers the base, consistent with a pushpabhishekam flower offering. a person: the seated figure has long dark hair under flowers, a red-robed look, gold ornaments and a crown-like floral headpiece, cues that match the page's flag.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man on an ornate gilded throne is covered in pink rose petals and white jasmine garlands, a pushpabhishekam-style offering. He wears a deep red robe, a gold necklace with ornate pendant, gold bangles and a red bindi, with rose petals in his hair. Red satin cushions rest on the armrests and a tiger-striped cloth covers the platform.2016-05-24A seated man in a rust-red robe receives a shower of pink rose petals on a ceremonial stage for a pushpabhishekam. He wears layered white and pink flower garlands, a gold chest ornament, gold bangles on both upper arms and wrists, and a red kumkum mark on his forehead. He sits on a red cushion before an ornate gold-leaf throne, with a tiger-striped cloth draped over the platform. An attendant on the left, with a tattooed arm, pours petals from a basket over his head. Petals are scattered across the floor and seat, and blurred devotees are visible at the bottom edge. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, saffron-toned robe, rudraksha-style ornaments and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in the presiding role.2016-05-24A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a carved gold backrest and a gilded lion-form armrest, draped in a heavy mass of pink rose petals and white jasmine garlands. The figure wears a red-orange garment, a gold ceremonial necklace and gold bangles, with a red bindi and petals in the hair. A tiger-striped cloth covers the dais. Dark-haired devotees are partially visible in the foreground at the bottom edge. a person: the seated figure has a long dark hairstyle, saffron-red clothing, rudraksha-style adornments and a ceremonial gold necklace, seated in the position of honour during a pushpabhishekam flower offering at the Kumbh Mela event.2016-05-24A seated man on an ornate gold throne is being showered with pink rose petals from a woven basket held by a person at the upper left. He wears a rust-red robe, a gold necklace with a pendant, a white and pink flower garland, gold armbands and a red bindi, with pink petals covering his lap and the tiger-striped cloth beneath him. The red cushions and gold carved throne frame him, and blurred heads of onlookers appear at the bottom edge. The appearance matches the Swamiji cues of a crown-like floral headpiece, saffron-red clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, so he is a probable Swamiji seated in the flower-shower honour.2016-05-24A seated man in a rust-red robe is showered with pink rose petals poured from a copper vessel held by an arm at the left edge. He wears white jasmine garlands with red flower strands, gold necklaces, a gold armlet and bangles, and a red tilak on his forehead. He sits on a red cushion before an ornate gold throne with carved floral repoussé, with a tiger-striped cloth beneath him. Pink petals cover his lap and the floor. Blurred heads of devotees appear in the foreground. Consistent with a pushpabhishekam flower-offering ritual. Appearance-based label: a person, with the rust robe, gold ornaments and garlands as cues.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24