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A 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.

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A 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.2016-05-24A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with gilded lion-head armrests is showered with pink rose petals from a silver vessel held by a standing attendant in white dhoti and red-bordered cloth. The seated person wears a red-orange garment, white and pink flower garlands, a gold-toned necklace, bangles and a bindi; the attendant wears white with a saffron cloth and bare arms. Petals fill the air around them. This appears to be a pushpabhishekam flower-shower ritual.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.2016-05-24A 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.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in saffron-red robes sits on an ornate gold throne flanked by golden lion heads, with a tiger skin draped beneath. Heavy garlands of white and magenta flowers hang around his neck and cover his lap, with rose petals scattered across the cushions. Behind him, a younger man in white dhoti with a red sash and a hair knot holds a large brass plate piled with pink petals above the seated man's head during a pushpabhishekam. A golden trident stands at the left edge. The seated man wears rudraksha-style bead ornaments, gold necklaces and gold bangles, and smiles. The setting is a stage-like backdrop of carved gold and tan panels.2016-05-24A seated figure in a rust-red robe sits on a gold ornate throne flanked by golden lion heads and red cushions, smiling as pink and white petals fall on him. He wears a long white and pink flower garland, a gold ceremonial necklace, gold armbands, bangles and a pink flower crown. Behind him, a priest in white dhoti and orange-brown shawl pours flower petals from above.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne being showered with pink rose petals. A priest in white dhoti with a shawl stands at left, lifting and scattering petals with both arms. The seated man wears a deep maroon-red garment, a heavy gold necklace with a central gold pendant, white flower garlands draped across his chest, and a red floral garland, with a red tilak mark on his forehead. Red cushions rest on either side of him, and gold lion-head figures flank the throne. The petals cover his lap and body in a dense pink cloud.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24