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Outdoor ceremony at an ashram amphitheatre with tiered red seating behind. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a tall golden canopy and peacock-feather decorations wears a red cloth, a white floral garland, bangles and a sandalwood tilak on his forehead. A golden crown is on his head. Around him, several devotees sit or kneel in white, saffron and pink garments, some with shaved heads and rudraksha malas. A black stone urn stands to the left beside a small trident. a person seated in the centre of the throne, with saffron-robed figures and white-clad devotees in attendance on him as a Janmashtami celebration gathering.

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August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14Outdoor ritual at a temple precinct with a large black stone basin behind a red-walled structure. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with peacock-feather fans and a gold canopy wears a rust-red garment, a white-and-pink flower garland, a rudraksha-style mala and white sacred markings on his forehead, with a golden crown-like headpiece. Around the throne, a line of devotees sits at tables with brass plates and lamps: several men bare-chested in white dhotis, women in cream and gold saris, one woman in orange, and a woman in a green-and-pink sari. The seated figure appears to be receiving offerings during a Krishna Janmashtami celebration. a person identity is unverified by appearance.2017-08-14A photograph of a seated man on an elevated golden throne with a large peacock-feather backrest and a gold-topped canopy, in front of a large dark stone basin. He wears a rust-brown garment, a white-and-orange flower garland, gold necklaces, and a white forehead mark, and holds his hands raised in front of him. Around him sit about a dozen seated devotees on low benches, mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis with sacred threads, plus several women in white and cream saris, one in a red-and-green-bordered sari, and one in an orange robe at left. Red brick walls and a gold arch frame the scene. The man's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described by role as the seated central figure.2017-08-14A figure seated on an ornate gold throne at left, wearing a golden crown with a peacock-feather plume, a flower garland, and red-orange garments with gold armband, presented as Krishna-style regalia. Before him on the red-stepped platform, several devotees sit in a semicircle: a woman in a magenta and yellow sari, people in white dhotis and white shawls with orange-red sashes, and a bare-chested man. Rows of small grey shivalingam-style shrines line the red wall behind them. Brass pots and lamps and trays of pink flowers sit in the foreground, near a black speaker.2017-08-14A seated man on a gold and red throne with peacock feather decorations sits at the centre of a ceremonial gathering outdoors. He wears an orange-red robe, a gold crown with a white tilak on his forehead, a pink and white flower garland, and gold armbands. Around the throne, devotees in white dhotis and orange garments sit or kneel with their backs to the camera; one woman wears a pink and gold sari and another a white sari. A golden canopy with leaf motifs and a trident stand beside the throne, and red tiered stone seating rises behind.2017-08-14A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a tall peacock-feather backrest and a red cushioned seat, set before red stone steps lined with small black shrine-like lamps. The man wears a golden crown, a pink and white flower garland, gold armbands and a rust-red garment with a dark shawl, and his hands rest on the armrests. A gold parasol canopy with hanging tassels stands behind the throne, and a trident-topped staff stands at left. Around the throne, several devotees sit on the ground in saffron, orange, white and pink clothes, including a woman in a purple blouse and a woman with a braid seen from behind. a person: long hair and a crown, with a saffron-toned garment and floral garland, seated on a throne being honoured by devotees.2017-08-14Outdoor Krishna Janmashtami celebration in front of a red tiered stone wall lined with rows of small black shivalinga-style stone pillars. A man seated on a gilded throne-like seat wears a golden crown with peacock feathers, a red dhoti-style garment, a pink and white flower garland, and a gold armlet, sitting as a Krishna impersonation. In front, several people in white dhotis and white shirts, a woman in an orange and magenta sari with a long plait, and women in saris sit on the ground among pink flower offerings and brass lamps. Several other devotees sit in the background. The scene reads as a Krishna Janmashtami festival tableau with devotees seated for satsang or puja.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of an outdoor ceremony in front of a large dark stone basin with a golden canopy. A central figure sits on a golden throne with peacock-feather fans, wearing a saffron-red shawl, a white garland, a crown-like vibhuti forehead mark, and gold necklaces; the throne and seated figure are the focal point. Seated devotees in front wear white and cream dhotis and saris, some bare-chested, one woman in orange and another in a red-and-green sari, with brass plates before them. A golden arch frames the left side and red tiered seating is behind. Appearance suggests a person seated centrally on the throne, with shawl, garland and gold ornaments as cues; the figure is in a clearly honoured position at a ritual gathering.2017-08-14