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A decorated stage shrine framed by an ornate arch covered in marigold and flower strings. Seated centrally on a flower-banked platform under a red canopy hung with garland fringes is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a saffron head-wrap, a long garland of white flowers draped over the shoulders, and golden body adornment; a person depiction in a sculpted or statue-like pose, not clearly a live person. To the right, a deity murti in a multicolour flower arch and a cloth-draped altar stand illuminated. Spotlight beams fall from above. Lower foreground shows a few silhouetted heads of onlookers and offering trays with brass vessels and red flowers.

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A night-time Krishna Janmashtami scene with a figure seated on an elaborately decorated altar framed by heavy strands of white and yellow marigold garlands and red flower arrangements. The seated figure wears an orange-red head covering, a flower garland and ornate gold ornaments, with a red canopy above. Probable Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha-style beads with a red turban-like head covering, matching the page's presentation. To the right, a golden deity murti of Krishna stands within a colourful arch of marigolds and garlands. Brass vessels and lamps sit in the foreground, and spotlight beams cut through the dark background. No other physical people are clearly visible.2017-08-14A photograph of an ornately decorated shrine-stage at night, lit by spotlights and haze. A seated figure in orange-red robes and a red head covering sits at the centre of a throne canopy hung with white jasmine strands, marigold and red flower garlands, and a long flower garland draped on the chest. Brass lamps, pots and offerings sit on the floor in front, and a second flower-decked deity murti in a rainbow-striped flower arch stands at the right. Hanging marigold strands and an ornate carved arch frame the scene. No people other than the seated figure are visible.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of an ornate stage shrine lit by warm lamps and spotlights. At centre sits a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a red-orange head covering and a white flower garland, positioned on a throne-like seat canopied with red fabric and hanging white flower strands. The base is banked with red and orange marigold garlands. Beside it on the right is a separate deity murti decorated with a yellow, red and green marigold arch. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels sit at the front. The backdrop is patterned with dark red and gold ornamental panels.2017-08-14A photograph of an ornately decorated stage at night under coloured spotlights. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-orange headcloth and a long white flower garland sits on a red-canopied peetha/throne framed by strings of white and marigold flowers. Red and pink floral arrangements cover the platform, with brass lamps and decorated pots in front. To the right, a deity murti of Krishna stands in a bower of yellow, red and green flower garlands. Ornate patterned hangings form the backdrop. The seated figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person, probable, indicated by saffron robes, a red headcloth and a flower garland; the figure appears as an in-person presence on the throne and is not otherwise identified.2017-08-14A photograph of a decorated stage set for a Krishna Janmashtami celebration. A seated figure in orange and saffron robes with a red-and-white garland sits under a red canopy hung with white and yellow flower strands, surrounded by marigolds and red blossoms. Ornate silver-embroidered arches frame the stage, with a colourful floral backdrop behind. To the right, a deity murti in a glittering silver costume stands. Foreground offerings and a brass lamp are visible, along with two partially visible people in red and orange cloth at the bottom edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a crown-like headpiece, saffron robes and a rudraksha-style garland, placed on a throne-like seat as the honoured presence.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A seated figure in a red-and-orange robe with garlands sits at the centre of an elaborately decorated shrine framed by a red canopy hung with marigold and jasmine strands. Beneath the canopy, marigold and rose petals cover the floor, with brass and clay pots, kalasha-like vessels and offerings arranged in front. Spotlight beams fall from above. To the right, a deity murti stands inside a rainbow-arched frame of red, yellow and green flowers, with a brass lamp stand and ornate golden fixtures nearby. The scene suggests a Krishna Janmashtami celebration with flower decoration and offerings.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photo of a decorated altar setting lit with spotlights. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a red-and-orange headwrap sits at the centre of a flower-decorated throne canopy draped with a red cloth and strings of white and orange marigold garlands. Red and orange flowers cover the platform, and a garland hangs at the chest. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit in front, with a silver-decorated arch framing the scene. To the right, a deity murti with a crown and white-and-silver drapery stands under a floral arch. The page caption cites Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, but the visible scene shows an altar and garlands only, with no visible procession, dancing, or Tulabharam.2017-08-14