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A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in front of a large black stone structure with a golden canopy. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with peacock-feather decorations wears a saffron-red cloth, a white flower garland, and a gold necklace; the throne sits at the centre. Around him, devotees sit on wooden benches, many bare-chested in white dhotis, some in white or cream saris, and several women in orange robes. Some hold brass plates with offerings and flowers. A small golden arch and a standing statue appear at left, with red-brick stepped walls behind. The image bears a '' credit

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A seated man on a gilded throne with a peacock-feather back and a golden canopy sits before a large black stone basin in an outdoor courtyard, with red-brick walls and a golden archway behind him. He wears a rust-orange garment, a long white flower garland, a gold necklace and gold armlets, and a gold crown. Around him, a seated group in white dhotis and white or gold-bordered saris, several bare-chested men with sacred threads, and some women in orange and saffron attire sit on low wooden benches with brass plates and offerings. A man at right raises a small object toward the throne. A small golden-coloured figure stands at left. The seated figure appears to be a person, seated in a ceremonial role with a crown and orange clothing.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14Outdoor ritual scene at a large dark stone basin with a carved base. Around him, about a dozen devotees sit on low wooden benches on a red mat: men in white dhotis, bare-chested, some with sacred markings, and women in white and orange saris and orange robes. Metal plates hold offerings. Stone deity figures and a decorative golden arch frame the courtyard.2017-08-14Outdoor ritual gathering before a large dark stone basin and red brick tiered wall with a golden arch at left. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and peacock-feather fans, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a long garland of flowers, a crown-like golden headdress and a gold necklace, raises his hands in blessing. Around him sit rows of devotees on low wooden benches: several women in white and gold saris and an orange-clad woman, bare-chested men in white dhotis with sacred threads, and people holding small offering plates and phones. Golden kalasha-topped umbrella hangs above the throne. A gold statue stands at left. This appears to be a Krishna Janmashtami satsang with devotees offering puja.2017-08-14A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and peacock-feather fans sits at the center of an outdoor ritual gathering in front of a large dark stone basin. The seated person wears a red-brown garment, a long white-and-pink flower garland, a golden crown-like headdress and a gold chest ornament. Around him, devotees sit on low wooden benches and a red carpet: several men are bare-chested in white dhotis, women wear white and gold saris, and some wear orange or red saris. Brass plates of offerings, flower petals and small lamps are arranged on tables at the left, and a small bronze figure stands in a golden arch at left. Shaved-headed priests and devotees are seated in rows facing the throne. Watermarked archive credits are visible.2017-08-14Outdoor ritual at a temple precinct with a large black stone basin behind a red-walled structure. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with peacock-feather fans and a gold canopy wears a rust-red garment, a white-and-pink flower garland, a rudraksha-style mala and white sacred markings on his forehead, with a golden crown-like headpiece. Around the throne, a line of devotees sits at tables with brass plates and lamps: several men bare-chested in white dhotis, women in cream and gold saris, one woman in orange, and a woman in a green-and-pink sari. The seated figure appears to be receiving offerings during a Krishna Janmashtami celebration. a person identity is unverified by appearance.2017-08-14A photograph of an outdoor ceremony in front of a large dark stone basin with a golden canopy. A central figure sits on a golden throne with peacock-feather fans, wearing a saffron-red shawl, a white garland, a crown-like vibhuti forehead mark, and gold necklaces; the throne and seated figure are the focal point. Seated devotees in front wear white and cream dhotis and saris, some bare-chested, one woman in orange and another in a red-and-green sari, with brass plates before them. A golden arch frames the left side and red tiered seating is behind. Appearance suggests a person seated centrally on the throne, with shawl, garland and gold ornaments as cues; the figure is in a clearly honoured position at a ritual gathering.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14