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A photograph of a richly decorated altar set in a mandapa-style shrine framed by an ornate silver-and-green arch studded with mirror-work. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits at the centre, wearing a crown-like headpiece and a long garland of white and marigold flowers, with a rudraksha-style mala visible. The figure is surrounded by marigold and rose garlands, hanging white jasmine strands, a red canopy cloth, brass lamps and copper and clay vessels with offerings at the base. Scattered flower petals and confetti fall through the air. To the right stands a deity murti decorated with a colourful striped flower arch of red, yellow and green garlands, with a silver-toned dressed figure beside it.

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A photograph of an elaborate temple-style altar decorated with dense red and white flower garlands and a silver ornate arch. At the centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a crown or headpiece and a long white-and-red floral garland, with a red canopy overhead strung with white flower festoons. Flower petals and confetti fall through the air. Offerings in brass and clay pots, coconuts and flowers sit on a gold cloth at the base. To the right, a deity murti in a multicolour floral arch and silk drape is adorned for Krishna Janmashtami. No other physical people are visible.2017-08-14A decorated stage shrine is framed by an ornate silver-and-jewelled arch covered in marigold and red flower garlands. Beneath a red canopy with white floral fringes, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a red-and-white garland sits on a bed of marigolds, while petals fall through the spotlight. Beside it, a deity murti on a decorated stand is draped in a multicolour floral arch. Brass pots and offerings of fruit and flowers sit at the base. No physical people are visible in the frame beyond the central depicted figure, which appears as a statue or portrait rather than a living person.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photo of a decorated altar setting lit with spotlights. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a red-and-orange headwrap sits at the centre of a flower-decorated throne canopy draped with a red cloth and strings of white and orange marigold garlands. Red and orange flowers cover the platform, and a garland hangs at the chest. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit in front, with a silver-decorated arch framing the scene. To the right, a deity murti with a crown and white-and-silver drapery stands under a floral arch. The page caption cites Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, but the visible scene shows an altar and garlands only, with no visible procession, dancing, or Tulabharam.2017-08-14A photograph of an ornately decorated shrine-stage at night, lit by spotlights and haze. A seated figure in orange-red robes and a red head covering sits at the centre of a throne canopy hung with white jasmine strands, marigold and red flower garlands, and a long flower garland draped on the chest. Brass lamps, pots and offerings sit on the floor in front, and a second flower-decked deity murti in a rainbow-striped flower arch stands at the right. Hanging marigold strands and an ornate carved arch frame the scene. No people other than the seated figure are visible.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A seated figure in a red-and-orange robe with garlands sits at the centre of an elaborately decorated shrine framed by a red canopy hung with marigold and jasmine strands. Beneath the canopy, marigold and rose petals cover the floor, with brass and clay pots, kalasha-like vessels and offerings arranged in front. Spotlight beams fall from above. To the right, a deity murti stands inside a rainbow-arched frame of red, yellow and green flowers, with a brass lamp stand and ornate golden fixtures nearby. The scene suggests a Krishna Janmashtami celebration with flower decoration and offerings.2017-08-14A photograph of an ornate festival altar decorated for Krishna Janmashtami. A seated figure in orange-red clothing with a crown-like headdress and garlands sits under a red canopy fringed with white jasmine strands, framed by a heavily decorated silver-and-gold arched backdrop with marigold and rose garlands. Stage lights cast beams across the scene. Brass pots, fruit offerings and flower petals rest on the altar in front. To the right, a decorated deity murti in a garlanded arch with a bright yellow and red border stands beside a gilded peacock-like ornament. No people are visible apart from the seated figure.2017-08-14