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A decorated ritual scene at a Krishna Janmashtami celebration. A seated man in an orange-red garment and red turban sits in a flower-draped canopy of white and orange garlands, palms pressed together in namaskar. Beside him, an ornate deity murti of Krishna in a flower-covered arch with red and yellow garlands stands on a decorated platform. Brass plates, clay pots and offering dishes fill the foreground, and an attendant in red turban and red clothes stands at right. A probable Swamiji appears as the seated man, identified by orange-saffron clothing and a red turban with rudraksha-style adornment and garlands; appearance is consistent but not fully certain.

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August 14 20172017-08-14A decorated ceremonial stage for a Krishna Janmashtami celebration. A man seated on a flower-draped throne with a red canopy, wearing an orange-red turban, a white flower garland and orange-red garments, holds his palms joined in namaskar. Strings of white and red flowers hang from the canopy and cover the throne. Beside him, an elaborately garlanded deity murti of Krishna stands in a floral arch with a crown and gold ornaments, and an ornate decorated elephant figure stands behind. Brass pots, offerings, marigold petals and kalasha-like vessels sit on the red floor cloth in front. a person: the seated man has a red-orange turban, orange-red clothing and a white garland, with a seated ceremonial posture on the floral throne.2017-08-14A decorated festival scene for Krishna Janmashtami. A man seated on a flower-covered platform beneath a red canopy with hanging white and red garlands sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. He wears an orange-brown cloth, a red head wrap, a white flower garland and gold armlets. To the right stands an ornate deity murti of Krishna in a multicolour flower arch, with a silver-embellished cloth backdrop. A standing figure in a red turban and red garment holds a lamp near the murti. Brass bowls, fruit, a kalasha-style pot and marigold petals fill the foreground, with an ornately carved wooden panel behind.2017-08-14A photograph of a flower-decorated ratha-style palanquin with a red canopy hung with white jasmine strands and red and orange flower garlands. A man seated on the left, with reddish-orange clothing and a red head covering and white flower garland, presses his palms together in namaskar. Beside him stands an ornately decorated deity murti of Krishna in a tall arch of marigold garlands in red, orange and yellow, with a silver-sequined base. At right, a person in red robes holds a lit flame, and offerings such as fruit and sweets sit on brass plates on the floor. a person is seated on the palanquin with a red headwear and white garland, appearing to be the officiating figure at this Krishna Janmashtami celebration.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a Krishna Janmashtami celebration in a decorated ratha-style palanquin draped in red fabric and strung with white jasmine and marigold garlands. A man seated on the left, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and a red headband with a peacock-feather topknot, presses his palms together in namaskar. Beside him, a silver-adorned deity murti stands under an arch of yellow, red and green flower garlands, with a fan of peacock feathers and offerings of fruit and sweets laid out in front.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a decorated Krishna Janmashtami stage set. A seated man in orange-saffron clothing with a red head wrap sits at left under a red canopy hung with white jasmine garlands and marigold strands, with a marigold-and-red flower bed in front of him. He holds a small stick and gazes downward. Beside him stands a deity murti of Krishna, adorned in a flower arch of red, orange and yellow marigolds, wearing a crown and silver-sequined dhoti. A second murti or figure with a red turban stands at right, with kalasha-like pots and offerings on the floor. The scene is dim and richly garlanded.2017-08-14A decorated palanquin-style canopy structure draped with red fabric and white and orange marigold garlands dominates the left side of this photograph. A man seated on the decorated seat wears an orange-red head wrap, a garland of white flowers, gold armlets and orange-brown clothing, with a rudraksha-style mala visible at his chest. To the right, a figure of a deity murti stands in a tall arch of red, yellow and green flower garlands, adorned with a crown and jewelled ornaments. Offerings in brass vessels and marigold petals lie in front, with a red-and-gold canopy and a dark background.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A figure seated in a flower-decorated swing or palanquin canopy with hands folded in namaste, wearing a rust-orange turban and orange-brown robes with gold armlets and bangles and a white flower garland. The canopy is draped with white jasmine strands and red, orange and yellow marigold garlands and red roses. Beside him stands a large decorated deity murti with a crown, dark face, silver jewellery and a peacock-feather backdrop, while trays of offerings and an oil lamp sit at the base. This appears to be a Krishna Janmashtami celebration with flower decorations and naivedyam offerings.2017-08-14