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A photograph of a richly decorated stage shrine framed by dark red curtains, with a bright spotlight beam cutting across the scene. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits centrally on a raised platform within a garland-draped alcove, wearing a long white flower garland and a red and gold head covering. Strands of white jasmine and red-orange marigold garlands hang across the arch and drape over the platform, with a red canopy above. Brass pots and kalasha vessels, a small brass lamp, and a cloth-covered offering table sit at the base. A bronze deity murti stands at the right edge, and a dark-clad figure with a red cloth is partly visible in the lower right corner. The scene reads as a Krishna Janmashtami shrine display.

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August 14 20172017-08-14A figure seated on an ornate throne under a red-orange canopy, framed by long strings of white and marigold garlands and red flower arrangements, with golden light beams falling from above. The seated figure wears orange-red clothing, a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, and holds a ritual object. To the right, a deity murti is decorated with a rainbow-coloured floral arch and garlands. Brass pots and offerings sit at the base of the throne, with a dark broom and lamps on the stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial floral garland, consistent with the page's Krishna Janmashtami event.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a lit stage set for a festival. A seated man sits at the centre on a red-draped seat framed by long strands of white and yellow flower garlands and marigold arrangements. He wears an orange-red garment, a red head covering and a white flower garland, with a small white crest at the top of his head. Blue and white spotlight beams fan out above him against a dark backdrop. Brass pots, offerings and flower petals lie at the base of the seat. On the right, an arched shrine glows with a deity murti decorated with orange and red flowers and a striped garland border. a person is seated at the centre, identified by the swept-back hair under the red head covering, the ceremonial garland and the orange-red attire.2017-08-14A photograph of an ornate decorated shrine inside a hall, lit by stage spotlights. A seated figure sits centrally on a throne-like platform canopied with a red cloth and hanging strands of white and yellow flower garlands; the platform is heaped with orange and red marigold flowers, and a garland hangs across his chest. He wears saffron-orange robes and has a rudraksha-style bead necklace, with flower petals falling around him. The arch behind is covered in silver and jewelled embellishment with a backdrop of red and yellow flowers. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style pot and a few offerings sit at the base. To the right stands a deity murti decorated with silver ornaments and a colourful arched backdrop.2017-08-14A photograph of a decorated shrine-stage lit by three white spotlight beams. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red head covering and a rudraksha mala sits on a raised throne-like seat framed by long strands of white and yellow flower garlands and red and orange marigolds. A red canopy hangs above. Brass lamps, kalasha-style pots and coconuts sit at the base, and a golden deity statue stands at the right. A person in a red-orange shawl is partly visible in the lower right foreground. The backdrop is ornate with patterned draping. Appearance suggests a.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits at the centre of a richly decorated altar framed by an ornate arch, with stage-style blue light beams falling from above. The figure wears a red-and-orange head covering and a long white garland, and sits on a red cushion amid heaped marigolds, roses and white flower strands hanging in curtains. Brass pots and offerings lie at the base, and a dark silhouette of a standing person appears at the lower right. This is a large projected or displayed image rather than a live scene, so the seated figure appears to be a depiction. a person is referenced by the page, based on the saffron robes, the head covering and the garland, though the appearance is only partly visible.2017-08-14A seated figure sits on a flower-decorated throne at the centre of a stage set with garlands and marigolds. The figure wears a saffron-orange garment and an orange head covering, with a white garland draped over the shoulders. Strings of white jasmine and marigold garlands hang across a red canopy above, and red and orange petals are scattered in the air. Purple light beams rise on both sides, and brass oil lamps and offering plates sit at the lower right. A devotee in red clothing is partly visible at the lower right edge, and a small group of seated devotees appears in the foreground. The image is a photograph from a ritual event with floral decoration and offerings.2017-08-14A photo of a decorated stage shrine lit by bright spotlight beams. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red head covering sits centrally beneath a red canopy festooned with white jasmine garlands and marigold and red flower strings. Orange and red flowers are arranged on the platform; brass lamps, a silver vessel and clay pots with white offerings sit in front. Flanking the shrine are a metal deity figure on the right and ornate patterned backdrops. A dark silhouette of a person in red stands at the lower right edge of the frame, partially visible.2017-08-14