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Night procession on a flower-decorated chariot during Krishna Janmashtami. A man seated on the left side of a canopied ratha wears an orange-red turban, gold armlets, a garland of white and red flowers, and an orange-saffron dhoti-style cloth, holding a ceremonial staff. The canopy is hung with long strands of white jasmine and red roses, and the base is banked with red roses and orange marigolds. Beside the ratha stands a large deity murti decorated with a multicoloured floral arch of red, yellow, green and white flowers, a crown, and a silver-sequined skirt. Ornate decorated figures and a few partially visible onlookers appear at the bottom edge.

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A photograph of a festival tableau on a dark stage. On the left, a man in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-orange turban and a long white flower garland sits within a flower-draped canopy of red roses, white jasmine strands and red fabric. He wears gold armbands and a gold necklace and smiles. Beside him stands a decorated deity murti of Krishna in a flower arch of red, yellow and green garlands, with a silver crown, silver sequined skirt and a flute-like ornament. A third murti in a shimmering garment stands to the right. Small brass vessels and red flowers are scattered on the front ledge.2017-08-14A photograph of a festival procession vehicle draped with long strings of white jasmine garlands and red and orange flower garlands beneath a red canopy. A man seated on the left wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a red turban, gold armbands and a white flower garland, smiling while holding a small staff. Beside him stands an ornate deity murti of Krishna dressed in silver and gold garments, crowned and framed by a large arched garland of red, yellow and green flowers. A brass lamp and offerings sit at the base, and a decorated figure with a sword appears at the right edge. The setting is dark, lit by stage lights.2017-08-14A photograph of a decorated Krishna Janmashtami stage set. A seated man in orange-saffron clothing with a red head wrap sits at left under a red canopy hung with white jasmine garlands and marigold strands, with a marigold-and-red flower bed in front of him. He holds a small stick and gazes downward. Beside him stands a deity murti of Krishna, adorned in a flower arch of red, orange and yellow marigolds, wearing a crown and silver-sequined dhoti. A second murti or figure with a red turban stands at right, with kalasha-like pots and offerings on the floor. The scene is dim and richly garlanded.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A flower-decorated palanquin or ratha canopy draped with white and red garlands dominates the left side of a dim hall. A man seated inside wears a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe with a garland and gold armlet, holding a short staff, with a bright smile. To the right stands a deity murti of Krishna dressed in silver-sequined cloth and a crown, framed by an arch of red, yellow, green and white marigold garlands. Flower heaps, brass offerings and a few people in orange clothing are at the lower edge. Possibly a Janmashtami festival procession, with the seated figure matching the appearance cues of a person as the person being carried in the palanquin.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a Krishna Janmashtami celebration in an ornately decorated hall. On the left, a man with a shaved head wears a deep orange-brown garment and a white flower garland, seated beneath a canopy of red fabric hung with white and red flower strands and garlands; he holds a small object in his hands. Beside him, a richly adorned deity murti of Krishna stands on a silver-draped platform, wrapped in a long rainbow-striped floral arch of marigolds and roses, with a peacock-feather crown and gold jewellery. A figure in red and gold attire stands at the right edge. Floral offerings and brass pots fill the foreground.2017-08-14A decorated palanquin-style canopy structure draped with red fabric and white and orange marigold garlands dominates the left side of this photograph. A man seated on the decorated seat wears an orange-red head wrap, a garland of white flowers, gold armlets and orange-brown clothing, with a rudraksha-style mala visible at his chest. To the right, a figure of a deity murti stands in a tall arch of red, yellow and green flower garlands, adorned with a crown and jewelled ornaments. Offerings in brass vessels and marigold petals lie in front, with a red-and-gold canopy and a dark background.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A decorated palanquin-style ratha draped in red cloth and long white and yellow flower strands, with a man seated on the left wearing an orange-brown robe, a red headwrap, gold armbands and white flower garlands, holding a small object in his hands. Beside him stands a deity murti of Krishna in a flower-arch of red, orange, yellow and white blossoms, with a silver-embellished stand and a small decorated figure in the foreground. Marigold and rose garlands line the base of the chariot, and the setting is dim.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14