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A seated man in a rust-red and orange ritual garment sits centrally on an ornate throne-like seat within a richly decorated golden-and-red canopied shrine. He wears a red and orange head covering with a decorative ornament, a long white and pink flower garland, and gold armbands and bangles. Above him hang red cloth with tasselled ornaments, long strands of white jasmine garlands, and tiers of red and orange roses. Flower-strewn offerings, brass and copper vessels and coconuts lie at the base, and a camera operator and a person's arm are visible at the lower left and foreground. a person is the seated figure, shown with a red-orange head covering, gold armbands and a garlanded throne setting.

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August 14 20172017-08-14A seated man in orange saffron robes sits on a decorated throne canopy under a red fabric valance, framed by strings of white jasmine and marigold garlands with red and orange flowers. He wears a long white and marigold garland, a saffron turban, and gold armbands, and smiles toward the camera. Flowers and a tall ornate arch surround the platform, with brass pots and an oil lamp glowing above. Blue stage lights and a patterned backdrop fill the setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears saffron robes, a saffron turban and a long flower garland, and sits on a throne-like dais, a presentation consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji. Another person's feet are visible at the lower edge.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver throne inside a floral alcove decorated with long strands of white jasmine garlands, red roses, and hanging red and white tassels under stage lights with falling petals. He wears a saffron-orange head wrap with a curled gold-and-blue ornament, a white flower garland around his neck, gold necklaces, and gold armlets, and holds a gold-tipped ceremonial staff across his lap. The setting resembles a festival throne display. a person: the saffron clothing, orange-red head wrap, gold necklaces and armlets, and ceremonial staff align with the page's description of the event.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a decorated throne canopied with red fabric and white jasmine-style garlands, framed by red and yellow marigold garlands and scattered flower petals. A long white garland hangs from the seated figure's neck, and a small rudraksha-style necklace and turban-like red headwear are visible. Strong vertical stage lights beam down behind the altar, which is backed by a large ornate tapestry with an arched design. Lit oil lamps and floral offerings surround the platform, with silhouetted attendees in the foreground. The scene suggests a ritual gathering in an illuminated temple hall.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a figure seated on an ornate, flower-decorated palanquin or chariot canopy at night. The canopy is draped in red cloth with long strands of white and yellow jasmine garlands hanging from it, and the floor of the platform is covered with red and orange roses and marigolds. The seated figure wears orange-saffron robes, a saffron head wrap, a rudraksha-style mala and a long white flower garland, and holds a small object across the lap. Petals fall through the air, and the decorated frame is covered in mirror-work and sequined panels. Foreground devotees are only partly visible at the bottom edge.2017-08-14A photograph of an ornately decorated stage set for Krishna Janmashtami. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a reddish-orange head covering sits centrally beneath a red canopy fringed with white and cream flower strands, with a long white flower garland draped over the shoulders. The figure is backed by a dense wall of red and orange marigolds, and a silver-embellished arch frames the throne-like seat. Orange and red flower garlands hang along the base. To the right, a standing deity murti of Krishna in colourful floral garlands is visible. Small brass lamps and ritual items sit at the foot of the dais. a person: the figure wears saffron robes, a red head covering and a white garland, matching the presentation of the a person candidate.2017-08-14