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Photograph of a festival scene on a richly decorated red and gold palanquin or throne canopy hung with red and yellow rose garlands, gold chains and a peacock feather; a white and gold kalasha pot hangs at upper right. A seated man in a gold crown, rust-red robe, rudraksha mala, gold necklace and pink-and-white flower garland smiles while holding a silver rod. Beside him, a man with long dark hair wearing an orange garment and a white vibhuti or tilak on his forehead leans in toward him. Ornate sequined orange and gold panels frame the seat against red draperies.

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August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a festive Krishna Janmashtami stage decorated with marigold and red flower garlands, peacock feathers, tassels in green, yellow and purple, and hanging white and terracotta pots. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe, gold ornaments, a flower garland and a golden crown holds a long wooden staff across his lap at the centre. On the right, a bare-chested attendant with white body markings, a rudraksha mala, and white dhoti with a striped border stands beside the frame. Red and pink draped fabric forms the backdrop, and in the foreground are clay pots and white cloth. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the identification is uncertain from appearance alone.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A seated man in a golden crown and saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sits on a decorated wooden seat framed by red and yellow flower garlands and a white floral necklace, holding a silver staff and a fan-like peacock-feather item. Behind him hang red drapes, and at upper right a white-and-pink decorated pot with an Om symbol hangs from the frame with peacock feathers. At left, a hand offers something near a richly embroidered blue and orange textile. The setting suggests a Krishna Janmashtami celebration with a decorated swing-like throne and kalasha. The man wears rudraksha beads and gold ornaments; the appearance-based label is a person.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14Photo 11706073 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated stage set for Krishna Janmashtami. A seated man in a gold crown, orange-red dhoti and shawl, with a white flower garland and gold necklaces, sits on a swing-like seat framed by garlands of red and orange flowers and hanging white pots, with peacock feathers overhead. Behind him are pink draped curtains. On the right, a man in an orange-red garment bends low, while another person in a dark maroon robe with long dark hair stands nearby. Colourful embroidered arches with tassels frame the scene, and clay pots sit on the floor in front.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a seated man with closed eyes and a smile, wearing a rust-red turban with a peacock-feather ornament, a pink and white flower garland, layered rudraksha malas, a gold pendant necklace and gold armlets with rudraksha beads. Before him a person with long dark hair, seen from behind, wears an orange cloth wrap and kneels in ritual offering while another hand holds a lit oil lamp. Red roses and green leaves lie at the seated man's feet against a bright yellow background with colourful tassels. a person: the seated figure has rudraksha malas, a peacock-feather crown ornament and ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with a Krishna-themed celebration, and is seated in a place of honour. Two physical people are visible.2017-08-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated cross-legged on a raised golden throne inside a decorated stage tent, smiling at the audience. He wears an ornate gold crown, a long orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a white flower garland, a gold chain with a rudraksha-style pendant and bangles, and holds a long white staff across his lap. The throne is framed by arches of red, orange and yellow marigold garlands with peacock feathers, hanging white and orange decorated pots and red velvet drapes. Brightly coloured tassels and embroidered panels decorate the pillars. Partial heads of audience members are visible at the bottom edge. The appearance matches the Swamiji cues of ornate gold crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style adornment, so this is a probable identification of Swamiji seated in person.2017-08-14