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A bearded man seated on an ornate white and silver throne with red cushioning receives a rite of flower-petal showering and garlanding. He wears a brown robe, a heavy gold necklace of rudraksha-style beads, a large gold pendant, a bracelet of rudraksha beads, and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead, eyes closed. Hands from the frame pour pink petals and wreaths of white jasmine, red roses and green leaves over his head and shoulders, and a white cloth is held beside him. He holds a lime or green fruit in one hand. Gold-toned decor glows in the background.

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A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair sits eyes closed on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion, wearing a rust-brown robe, a thick gold necklace of beads and a large gold pendant, and a sacred white-and-red forehead mark. He is garlanded with pink and white flowers and green leaves, and rose petals fall around him. A hand pours or places petals on his head from above and another person's hand holds a white cloth. He holds a green lime. Gold deity murti stand blurred in the background. This appears to be a rudrabhishekam-style ritual honouring the seated figure, whose long hair, ornate gold jewellery and garlands fit the probable Swamiji presentation. One physical person is clearly visible plus partly visible hands.2017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19A seated bearded man in a rust-brown robe sits on an ornate silver throne, eyes closed, wearing a large layered garland of white jasmine, red roses and green leaves, with pink petals falling around him. He wears a gold ceremonial necklace with a central gold pendant, rudraksha bracelets, and a white vibhuti line with a red kumkum dot on the forehead. Behind him stand gilded deity murti and golden decorative panels. A hand holds a lime near the left edge, and a white-clad attendant is partly visible at the right. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and ornate gold adornments, consistent with the page's reference to a person.2017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19A bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate white carved throne, eyes closed in a serene expression. He wears a rust-brown robe, a heavy gold necklace with a large temple-style pendant, and a gold chain with a golden bead-and-leaf ornament, plus a garland of white jasmine, red roses, green leaves and scattered pink petals draped over his shoulders. A wooden-bead bracelet is on his wrist, and he holds a small green lime in one hand. A white-clad attendant's hand appears at the right edge. Gold and yellow decorations fill the blurred background. Visible white tripundra-style markings and a red bindi mark the forehead. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery, saffron-brown robe and throne suggest the presentation of a guru seated for darshan.2017-02-19A bearded man seated on an ornate silver throne with red cushioning, wearing a rust-brown robe, multiple garlands of white jasmine, red roses and green leaves, and heavy gold ornaments including a large gold pendant and gold beaded necklaces. Rudraksha bracelets are on his upper arms and his head is adorned with pink rose petals. He has a white horizontal tilak with a red bindi on his forehead and his eyes are lowered. Rose petals are scattered across his lap and the golden throne frame, and a hand offering a lime or fruit is visible at left. Golden deity carvings appear blurred in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on a throne receiving ritual adornment.2017-02-19A seated man with a full black beard and eyes closed receives a rose-petal and flower shower during a ritual in a gold-decorated temple setting. He wears a brown robe, a heavy gold necklace and a large gold pendant, a white garland of jasmine and pink roses, and a white tilak with a red bindi on his forehead. He holds a green lime or fruit in one hand. Behind him is a white carved throne and gilded deity murti. A hand from above scatters petals over his head, and a person in a maroon top holds a white cloth at right. a person is identified by the long hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and ritual garlands, but the appearance is not conclusive.2017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19A seated man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet back, eyes lowered, receiving a garland. He wears a rust-red robe, a heavy gold multi-strand necklace and a large gold pendant, and rudraksha bands on his upper arms. Rose petals and a thick garland of white jasmine, red flowers and green leaves drape over his shoulders and lap. A white-sleeved attendant's hand reaches in from the right. A gold-framed table edge runs across the foreground. Behind him, gilded decorations are visible. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a probable Swamiji, with long hair, saffron-toned robe, ceremonial gold necklaces and rudraksha adornments, seated on a throne receiving floral honour.2017-02-19February 19 20172017-02-19A seated man in a deep maroon-red garment sits within a silver ornate chair framed by long white and red-pink flower garlands with scattered rose petals. He wears heavy gold necklaces, a white forehead marking with a red dot, and holds a small yellow-green fruit in his hand. Behind him stands a gilded, bejewelled deity murti in warm yellow tones. A glass or brass rail sits in the foreground. a person seated in a flower-decorated throne with a gold necklace and red-maroon clothing, appearance uncertain as a photograph of a person in ceremonial setting.2017-02-19March 26 20172017-03-26 +1 copies