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A dimly lit temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of white jasmine strands and red and orange marigolds. At centre, a seated figure in orange-saffron clothing wears a red head covering and a long white and red flower garland, sitting on a flower-decorated platform with a red canopy and hanging floral strings. Beside it on the right, a deity murti stands inside an arched frame of yellow, red and white flower garlands, its head adorned with a crown. Rows of lit lamps and flowers fill the foreground, with a few dark silhouettes of onlookers at the bottom edge.

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August 14 20172017-08-14A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban sits on a red-canopied throne within a floral shrine, draped with white jasmine strands and marigold and rose garlands. A white and red flower garland hangs over the chest. Brightly lit stage beams fall from above. To the right, a deity murti in an arched frame wrapped in yellow, red and green floral garlands. Copper vessels and offerings sit on the floor beneath the flower-strewn platform. Printed copyright text overlays the lower right corner.2017-08-14A 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.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A 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.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A seated figure in saffron and orange robes sits centrally under a canopy of marigold garlands and red flowers on a decorated dais, with a white garland around the neck and a tilak on the forehead. Dim stage lighting with green and yellow beams surrounds the scene. To the right, a deity murti of Krishna is adorned with a colourful floral arch of red, yellow, green and white flowers. Oil lamps, brass vessels and floral offerings are arranged on the floor in front. The setting suggests a Krishna Janmashtami puja at an ashram hall. a person is seated at the centre, though the figure is distant and dimly lit.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.2017-08-14