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A photograph of a richly decorated flower-canopied swing or cradle set for Krishna Janmashtami. A seated man with a shaved head wearing a rust-orange cloth wrap, gold armbands and bangles sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a leopard-print seat. Strings of white jasmine and red and orange roses hang from the red canopy and drape the front. To the right stands a large deity murti of Krishna with a gold crown, colourful flower garlands and sequined cloth, beside a second figure with a jewelled headdress. Brass and silver puja vessels and offerings sit on the floor in front, with a red-and-gold cushion. The seated man is not clearly identifiable as a specific individual from appearance alone, so a person is unsure.

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August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a decorated ratha-style palanquin canopy draped with red fabric and long strings of white jasmine and marigold garlands, with red and orange rose petals along its base. Seated under the canopy on a leopard-print cushion, a man in a rust-orange garment and a matching orange headwrap, wearing a white flower garland and gold armlets, sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. To the right, a richly garlanded deity murti of Krishna stands in a multicolour flower arch with a crown and yellow silk, beside a decorated elephant-like figure. Brass vessels and a red floral offering sit at the lower edge.2017-08-14A figure seated in a flower-decorated swing or palanquin canopy with hands folded in namaste, wearing a rust-orange turban and orange-brown robes with gold armlets and bangles and a white flower garland. The canopy is draped with white jasmine strands and red, orange and yellow marigold garlands and red roses. Beside him stands a large decorated deity murti with a crown, dark face, silver jewellery and a peacock-feather backdrop, while trays of offerings and an oil lamp sit at the base. This appears to be a Krishna Janmashtami celebration with flower decorations and naivedyam offerings.2017-08-14A decorated festival scene for Krishna Janmashtami. A man seated on a flower-covered platform beneath a red canopy with hanging white and red garlands sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. He wears an orange-brown cloth, a red head wrap, a white flower garland and gold armlets. To the right stands an ornate deity murti of Krishna in a multicolour flower arch, with a silver-embellished cloth backdrop. A standing figure in a red turban and red garment holds a lamp near the murti. Brass bowls, fruit, a kalasha-style pot and marigold petals fill the foreground, with an ornately carved wooden panel behind.2017-08-14A photograph of a man seated in a flower-decorated palanquin-style canopy under a red cloth, hands folded in namaskar with a smile. He wears a rust-orange turban with a feather ornament, a white flower garland, gold armbands and bangles, and an orange-gold dhoti. Strings of white jasmine and red and orange roses hang from the canopy and cover the front railing. To the right stands a silver-and-gold decorated deity murti with a crown and peacock-feather backdrop, and oil lamps and offerings sit in the foreground. The scene suggests a Krishna Janmashtami celebration.2017-08-14A decorated ratha-style chariot draped in red cloth and dense garlands of white jasmine, red roses, orange marigolds and yellow flowers. A man seated at the front, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, a red-orange head wrap, a white flower garland and gold armlets, sits with his palms pressed together in namaskar and eyes closed. Beside him stands a large decorated murti with a crown and gem-studded ornaments, with a red and yellow floral arch on the right. Marigold petals and flower strands cover the platform; brass pots and offerings sit on the lower tier. The setting appears to be a festival procession. Personal identity is not established from appearance cues alone.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a Krishna Janmashtami celebration in a decorated ratha-style palanquin draped in red fabric and strung with white jasmine and marigold garlands. A man seated on the left, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and a red headband with a peacock-feather topknot, presses his palms together in namaskar. Beside him, a silver-adorned deity murti stands under an arch of yellow, red and green flower garlands, with a fan of peacock feathers and offerings of fruit and sweets laid out in front.2017-08-14A decorated ceremonial stage for a Krishna Janmashtami celebration. A man seated on a flower-draped throne with a red canopy, wearing an orange-red turban, a white flower garland and orange-red garments, holds his palms joined in namaskar. Strings of white and red flowers hang from the canopy and cover the throne. Beside him, an elaborately garlanded deity murti of Krishna stands in a floral arch with a crown and gold ornaments, and an ornate decorated elephant figure stands behind. Brass pots, offerings, marigold petals and kalasha-like vessels sit on the red floor cloth in front. a person: the seated man has a red-orange turban, orange-red clothing and a white garland, with a seated ceremonial posture on the floral throne.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a man seated on a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin with a red canopy, hands in anjali mudra at chest level. He wears an orange-red turban, a white garland, and an orange-red cloth with gold bangles. Strands of white and yellow flowers hang from the canopy, and red and yellow marigolds and roses cover the base. Beside him stands a decorated deity murti in ornate gold and jewelled garments with a crown, surrounded by garlands in red, yellow and green. Offering plates and flowers lie at the front. The setting suggests a festival procession or puja. a person: the seated man has a turban, saffron-orange clothing and a garland, though his face is not clearly visible, so this is an appearance-based label only.2017-08-14