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A 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.

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August 14 20172017-08-14Evening 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 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.2017-08-14A 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.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a festive temple-style canopy hung with white jasmine garlands and red flowers, lit by blue stage light. A man with long dark hair and bare upper body, wearing a pink and white flower garland and gold bangles, smiles at the centre of the frame. Around him, several devotees in orange and saffron garments and a woman in a red blouse and orange sari stand close, their backs and hair visible in the foreground. Red and white decorations hang at right.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.2017-08-14July 17 20082008-07-17August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a decorated tent with purple, yellow and green draping. A seated person in saffron/orange robes with a rudraksha mala and an orange head wrap sits on a red-cushioned throne framed by a white flower-garlanded arch. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothing, several women in white saris with gold borders and men in white dhotis and cream shirts, pour or offer something from a vessel and pour flowers onto him. A man in white stands at the right holding a small clipboard. A red carpeted platform, a backdrop with a painted deity image and a portrait of a seated figure behind, and a wall fan are visible. Whether the seated figure is a person is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-11-12