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A 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.

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A decorated stage set for a Krishna Janmashtami celebration. A man seated on a swing-like throne framed with red and white flower garlands, wearing a golden crown, orange-saffron dress, gold necklaces and a long white flower garland, holds a stick across his lap while smiling. Hanging white and orange pots with peacock feathers and tassels decorate the canopy; a colourful embroidered backdrop frames the set. On the right, a bare-chested attendant in red cloth faces the seated man, with a dark-robed figure beside him. Clay pots and white flower garlands lie on the floor in front.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a stage decorated with garlands of red and white flowers, hanging clay pots and peacock feathers, with a pink draped backdrop. A man seated cross-legged on a raised golden platform wears an ornate gold crown, a white flower garland, gold necklaces, bangles and an orange-saffron robe, holding a white ceremonial staff across his lap. Two attendants stand to the right: one bare-chested in an orange dhoti with a long-haired orange head covering, the other in white dhoti and shawl, assisting with a tray. Colourful embroidered fabric panels frame the scene.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a decorated ceremonial stage framed by an ornate arch covered in sequins and coloured tassels, with peacock feathers, flower garlands and hanging white-and-orange pots above. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a gold crown and a white flower garland, holds a short ceremonial rod while sitting on a raised seat. To the right a shaved-headed attendant in white dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha beads and white body markings, stands beside him. Foreground shows coconuts and draped offerings, with a brass lamp at left and red curtains behind.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 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 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