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Outdoor photo of a sandy ground where two saffron-robed figures are bent over or grappling, one prone with bare feet visible, as part of a Krishna Janmashtami game. A shirtless man in orange on the right stands with arms spread wide, and a large crowd of orange-clad devotees, many children, and some white-clad people watch from behind. Red multi-storey apartment buildings, palm plants, and shipping containers form the backdrop, under an overcast sky.

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August 14 20172017-08-14Outdoor sand-pit game at an ashram courtyard during an evening celebration. Several men in saffron-orange robes are wrestling on a sandy ring marked with white lines, with two figures locked in a struggle near the centre. Behind them, a large crowd of people in orange and red clothing stands watching around the sand. A raised arm with a rudraksha mala is visible at the left edge. Red apartment buildings and banana plants frame the background, with a small decorated stage area beyond the crowd.2017-08-14Outdoor photo of a sandy wrestling or games ground with two men in orange robes grappling, one pinning the other low to the ground. Behind them a large crowd of people in orange clothing, some in white, stands watching at dusk. On the right a man in orange with arms outstretched gestures toward the bout, and another man in orange stands at the edge. Red multi-storey apartment buildings, palm-like plants, a street lamp and a small flag line appear in the background.2017-08-14Outdoor photo of Krishna Janmashtami Games in an open sandy ground at an ashram, with red apartment buildings and palm trees behind. Two orange-clad men face off barefoot on the sand in a wrestling-style bout while a crowd of onlookers in orange, red and white clothing watches. Several young boys wear orange tunics and rudraksha malas. A bare-chested man in an orange dhoti stands at the centre-right, with an ornate red and gold canopy visible at the right edge. One man in white stands near the front, and a few adults stand in the background.2017-08-14A photograph of a sandy open ground where several men in saffron-orange robes play a lively game, one mid-stride in the foreground with bare feet and arms swung wide. Around them a large crowd of onlookers stands watching, many in orange and red clothing, with a few in white and some shirtless youths. Behind them are red multi-storey buildings, a golden dome, palm trees and a floodlight on a pole. No clearly identifiable a person figure is evident with confidence in the crowd, so the identity remains uncertain.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14Outdoor photo of a lively game on a sandy ground at dusk, with a crowd of onlookers standing around the edge. Many men and young boys wear saffron-orange clothing, some in orange kurtas and loose orange trousers, while a few wear red or maroon. One bare-chested man in orange-red dhoti-style cloth stands near the centre, and a shaven-headed man in orange kurta leans forward mid-motion. Behind them stands a red multi-storey building, a yellow-domed structure, palm-like plants and a floodlight on a pole. Two young men in black clothing watch at the right. The scene suggests a group game during a celebration.2017-08-14A photograph of a sandy outdoor game at an ashram. Several men in orange and saffron robes grapple and pull a man in black clothing bent low over another person in orange, on a bare sand ground. Behind them a crowd of onlookers in orange, red and white watches, with a few children in the mix. Red and pink multi-storey buildings, a golden dome and green trees form the background. One man on the right wears an orange dhoti and a rudraksha-style necklace, and a bald man in orange stands near the centre.2017-08-14Outdoor photo of a Krishna Janmashtami game in a sandy courtyard in front of red multi-storey buildings. In the foreground, a young man in an orange kurta and orange shorts leaps forward with arms outstretched, bare feet kicking up sand. Around him, several men and youths in orange and maroon robes stand or run, some reaching toward him. Behind them, a crowd of spectators in orange and red clothing watches, including children in orange and red shirts. At the right edge, a seated woman in a red-and-brown outfit sits near a decorated platform with a canopy and potted palms, and women in white saris stand nearby.2017-08-14Outdoor photo of a rough game in sandy ground at dusk, with several men in orange robes grappling. A bare-chested man in an orange-red dhoti leans forward holding another man's arm, while a long-haired man in orange tunic and pants bends low and pulls at him. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in orange and red clothing, some in black or white, stands watching and clapping near a wet patch of ground. Pink multi-storey buildings and trees form the background, with a golden dome visible above the roofline. The setting suggests Krishna Janmashtami Games in Adikailash as described on the page; a man with long dark hair and an orange outfit is the most prominent figure, but no one is identified from appearance.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14