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A photograph of a seated man at the centre of a flower-decorated palanquin or ratha, framed by long strings of white jasmine garlands and red and orange roses. He wears saffron-orange clothing, a saffron head wrap with a curled ornament, a white flower garland draped over his shoulders, gold armlets and a rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a ceremonial staff across his lap. Flowers pile along the front edge of the platform and bright hanging lamps glow in the dark background. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in the palanquin as the central figure during a procession.

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August 14 20172017-08-14August 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 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a seated figure in a richly decorated shrine-like alcove framed by red flowers, white jasmine garlands and silver-embossed panels. The seated person wears a saffron-orange cloth, a red-and-orange turban with a peacock feather, a white flower garland and gold armlets, and holds a flute. Heaped red and orange roses surround the base, with brass pots and bells in the foreground. a person seated on the decorated throne, appearing as a presiding guru during the Krishna Janmashtami celebrations; the single visible person is the seated figure.2017-08-14A seated man in orange-saffron robes and a saffron turban sits on an ornate throne framed by long white jasmine garlands and red and orange flower arrangements. A large white garland hangs around his neck and a ceremonial rod rests across his lap; gold armbands and a gold necklace are visible. Red and orange petals fall through the air, and red and white tassels hang from the canopy behind him. The scene suggests a festive ceremonial darshan setting.2017-08-14A decorated palanquin draped with white jasmine garlands and red and orange roses sits in a dim hall. Seated cross-legged on a floral platform, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and wrap, with a saffron turban and gold armlets, holds a veena-like stringed instrument. Strands of white flowers hang from the canopy, and red and white tassels decorate the background. Brass kalasha pots sit in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) appears as this seated figure, distinguished by the saffron turban, ornate gold armlets and long garlands. The scene reflects a Krishna Janmashtami procession setting.2017-08-14 +1 copiesAugust 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14