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A festive photograph of a Janmashtami celebration in front of an ornate, highly decorated canopy shrine with a red fabric valance hung with flower strands and an elaborate mirrored-and-beaded arch. A man seated at the centre wears a white garland, a red headcloth, a crescent-shaped ornament at the top of his head and a saffron-orange wrap; he is probable Swamiji by a combination of long swept-back hair and saffron ceremonial clothing with ornate garlands. Around him, several women and girls in orange and red saris and some in orange and maroon sarees attend to him, one woman in a deep orange sari holds a small object to her face, and a child in orange cloth stands in front. A flower-decorated throne-like seat and blue light complete the scene.

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A festive photograph inside a richly decorated shrine hall for Krishna Janmashtami. A central figure stands beneath a red canopy hung with white jasmine garlands, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and a red headband, with a white garland draped over his shoulders and a rudraksha-style bead necklace at his chest. Around him, about six women and young attendants in saffron and orange-red saris and wraps surround the platform, some holding flowers and offering trays. Roses, marigolds and orange blooms are heaped at the base, with a silver-embellished arched backdrop and a magenta light glowing behind. a person: the central figure wears ornate saffron garments and a garland, consistent with the page's description of a Janmashtami celebration.2017-08-14A ceremonial stage scene with a central figure seated beneath a red canopy fringed with white flower strings, framed by an ornate arch studded with silver-toned motifs and red and orange floral decorations. Around him, women and girls in orange and red saris and orange-draped attire stand and kneel, one woman in a light orange sari with gold trim approaches; a woman kneels at the lower centre lighting or offering from a small brass lamp, with brass vessels and a kalasha-like container on the left. The setting suggests a satsang or puja-related ritual with floral decor, possibly an abhishekam or aarti.2017-08-14Evening photograph of a ceremony under a red canopy hung with white and orange flower garlands, with a silver-embossed arch behind. A seated man wearing an orange-red turban and a red garment, with a white garland around his neck, is attended by several women in orange and red saris who are placing flowers and garlands on him. Red flowers are arranged on a low red-cushioned stand in front, and a green light glows behind the seat. Attendants stand at both sides in matching orange-red clothing.2017-08-14A photograph of a night-time Krishna Janmashtami ritual at a decorated shrine framed by ornate silver-and-coloured arches filled with red and orange flowers. At centre, a bare-chested man with a red headcloth and a white-and-gold garland sits on a raised red-canopied platform, with a rudraksha-style garland and a white shawl over the shoulder. Women in white saris and attendants in orange-red garments and orange headwraps surround him, some pouring or offering items, and an attendant kneels in front. A flower-garlanded deity murti, adorned with floral decoration, stands at the right beside a small lamp. Oil lamps and marigold garlands fill the foreground.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A festive photograph inside a flower-decorated pavilion with long strings of white jasmine garlands and red roses hanging overhead. A central man wearing an orange-red turban, a bare upper body with gold armlets and a white flower garland, stands smiling while several women in orange and red saris and blouses surround him, some offering flowers and others holding trays. A younger figure with long dreadlocks and a saffron cloth stands with back to the camera in the foreground. Red roses and orange flowers fill the lower area, and a dark backdrop with colourful hanging ornaments completes the scene. a person is the central figure, distinguished by the orange turban, bare-chested adornment, gold armlets and flower garland being received in the ritual setting.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a seated man at the centre, wearing a rust-red turban with a decorative blue-and-gold crest, a rust-red shawl over a matching garment, a white floral garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, with gold armbands. He smiles while gesturing with one hand toward a bowl of offerings in front of him. Around him, several young attendants in saffron-orange cloth and turbans assist, one with a bare back and another in a long orange shawl draped over the head. Behind them hang tiered decorative tassels in red, white and yellow, with red roses and marigold garlands framing the altar. The setting looks like a festive ritual space, with warm yellow light and a glowing rounded ornament at the top.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a ceremony in an ornately decorated shrine framed by a silver-embellished arch and draped with white and red flower garlands above a red canopy. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap and a flower garland stands within the shrine, with a lit lamp or candle before him. Around him, several women in red and orange saris and orange head coverings stand or kneel, one kneeling woman arranging flowers, another holding a tray, and a seated figure in orange at lower left. Red and white flowers and green lighting fill the background. The setting suggests a puja or arati at a temple-style alcove during a festival.2017-08-14A stage tableau decorated with long strands of white jasmine garlands and red and orange flowers hanging from an arch. A man in an orange-red cloth and a red-and-gold headwear with a peacock-feather ornament stands at center, wearing a white flower garland and gold armlets, with a blue stage light behind him. Several women in orange and red saris stand around him, one at left in an orange sari with a red blouse and one at right in orange. A bare-backed man in orange cloth stands in front with his back to the camera, a gold necklace visible, and a woman's hands reach toward his head. Flower arrangements in red and orange roses sit below. The scene suggests a devotional ceremony performed in a decorated shrine-like setting.2017-08-14Festive stage scene at a Krishna Janmashtami celebration. A central man seated in the middle wears a rust-brown dhoti-style wrap and shawl, a long white and pink flower garland, a gold necklace, a red tilak, a peacock-feather crown with gold curl ornament, and bangles on his arm; he is smiling. Around him, young boys in orange turbans and orange wraps sit close, one eating from a leaf plate. A woman in orange with a long braid and a beaded necklace sits in the foreground. Behind them hang colourful tassel decorations and white and red flower strings. The person in the centre is wearing distinctive ornate clothing and a crown with a peacock-feather ornament, but no cues are strong enough to confirm identity, so this is an appearance-based candidate only.2017-08-14