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A photograph of a ceremony in an ornately decorated shrine framed by a silver-embellished arch and draped with white and red flower garlands above a red canopy. At centre, a man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap and a flower garland stands within the shrine, with a lit lamp or candle before him. Around him, several women in red and orange saris and orange head coverings stand or kneel, one kneeling woman arranging flowers, another holding a tray, and a seated figure in orange at lower left. Red and white flowers and green lighting fill the background. The setting suggests a puja or arati at a temple-style alcove during a festival.

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August 14 20172017-08-14December 02 20162016-12-02A festive photograph of a Janmashtami celebration in front of an ornate, highly decorated canopy shrine with a red fabric valance hung with flower strands and an elaborate mirrored-and-beaded arch. A man seated at the centre wears a white garland, a red headcloth, a crescent-shaped ornament at the top of his head and a saffron-orange wrap; he is probable Swamiji by a combination of long swept-back hair and saffron ceremonial clothing with ornate garlands. Around him, several women and girls in orange and red saris and some in orange and maroon sarees attend to him, one woman in a deep orange sari holds a small object to her face, and a child in orange cloth stands in front. A flower-decorated throne-like seat and blue light complete the scene.2017-08-14September 11 20152015-09-11March 11 20172017-03-11 +1 copiesA ceremonial stage scene with a central figure seated beneath a red canopy fringed with white flower strings, framed by an ornate arch studded with silver-toned motifs and red and orange floral decorations. Around him, women and girls in orange and red saris and orange-draped attire stand and kneel, one woman in a light orange sari with gold trim approaches; a woman kneels at the lower centre lighting or offering from a small brass lamp, with brass vessels and a kalasha-like container on the left. The setting suggests a satsang or puja-related ritual with floral decor, possibly an abhishekam or aarti.2017-08-14December 02 20162016-12-02A stage ceremony before a gold-framed altar decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with a central deity murti flanked by gold statues and a large trident-like staff in the centre. A seated man in a rudraksha mala and red-brown garment sits centre-stage while a bare-chested young man in orange and a man in white kneel or bend before him in ritual service. On the right, several young women in orange robes kneel and sit, one holding a small book or tablet, and a woman in red-orange sari stands by the far right. Red velvet curtains hang behind the stage. a person appearance cues are not distinctive enough to establish identity, so the seated man is described by role only.2017-11-26September 11 20152015-09-11A photograph of a staged ritual scene decorated with red and white flower garlands, hanging coconut-shaped decorations and tassels in pink, purple and green. On the left, a seated man wearing a golden crown, white flower garland, gold necklaces and a saffron-orange garment holds a staff. Beside him, a standing man in an orange robe and orange turban holds a garland. On the right, a man in white dhoti and a striped shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray. Behind them is a canopy of red flowers, with a pink draped backdrop.2017-08-14March 11 20172017-03-11A decorated stage set for a festival event, framed by a canopy of red, purple and yellow tassels, peacock feathers and garlanded arches. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a gold crown, long white flower garland, gold necklace and a staff across the lap, sits on a raised platform. To the right, a man in white dhoti and shawl with white body markings stands with palms pressed together in respect, beside a man in red turban and red wrap. Hanging kalasha-style pots decorate the arches, and red-pink drapes form the backdrop.2017-08-14