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A dim photograph of a deity murti, a silhouetted figure seated in a dark shrine, backlit by a tall vertical column of bright golden light. Garlands of marigold-like flowers hang on either side of the figure, and a strand of beads drapes over its shoulder. No physical people are visible in the frame.

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August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A dimly lit photograph of a seated figure on a flower-decorated dais within a shrine. The figure wears orange-brown clothing, a gold-toned crown or headdress, and a long white-and-red floral garland hanging to the waist. The seat is framed by dense red roses, marigold and white flower strands, and small lamps glow at the base. A spotlight falls from above onto the figure. Probable Swamiji (seated on a flower-decorated throne, in saffron-orange clothing with a crown and garland), in_person. The scene is a darshan-style setting, with the figure as the single visible person.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A dimly lit stage scene framed by dark red curtains on the left. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits at the center of a decorated dais, wearing a long flower garland of white and pink blossoms and holding a golden staff. Strings of marigolds and yellow flowers hang across the backdrop, and the platform is banked with red and orange flowers. Brass vessels, a red-cushioned tray and coconut-like offerings sit on a cloth at the base, with a lit oil lamp glowing nearby. Light beams and scattered petals add to the festive atmosphere.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A decorated stage shrine framed by long strands of white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flower garlands hanging from a red canopy. A figure seated on a throne-like platform in saffron-brown robes, with a long beaded necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, holds a ceremonial staff, surrounded by heaped red roses and marigolds, bright stage lights and incense smoke. The figure appears to be a person, seated on the peetha with flower-garlanded decor, in a festival setting.2017-08-14A dimly lit photograph of a Krishna Janmashtami stage decorated with garlands of white jasmine and red-orange marigolds. At the centre, a seated figure in orange-brown clothing and a flute held across the lap sits within a garlanded alcove, which may be a murti or a person; the figure is too small and dark to confirm. Strings of white flowers hang on the sides, with a red cushion and offerings at the base. A red curtain frames the left side and the faint logo of a bird appears in the upper left corner.2017-08-14A photograph of a stage decorated for Krishna Janmashtami. In the centre, a figure seated on a raised platform plays a flute, wearing an orange-brown robe and a red-and-white head covering, with a long white garland hanging from the neck. Behind him, a dense backdrop of white and yellow flower strings and red and orange blossoms frames the scene, and a deity murti or portrait may be partly visible. In front, a row of brass and clay pots, coconuts and a red offering cloth sit on a low table, lit by warm lamps and stage spotlights. A deep red curtain hangs on the left side. The figure is a performer or devotee, not clearly identified by appearance, and no physical crowd is visible.2017-08-14A seated figure in an ornate shrine is decorated with heavy garlands of white jasmine and marigolds, with red and orange flower strands framing the platform. The figure wears a red-orange garment, a red headpiece with a feather-like plume, and a long white garland, and holds a slender rod. Two bright spotlight beams fall from above onto the shrine. Brass kalasha pots and offerings sit on a golden cloth at the front, and a red canopy hangs above. Carved wooden arches and floral hangings surround the altar, with a dark background. Candid, ceremonial atmosphere during a festival decoration.2017-08-14