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A photograph of a stage set for a Dasara celebration. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, beneath a large yellow-fringed parasol. Beside the throne stands a gold peacock-shaped seat with a garland. The orange backdrop shows a large portrait of a man in an orange turban on the left and a richly decorated goddess murti with red and gold adornments on the right. A laptop sits on the orange-carpeted stage, a microphone stand stands beside the throne, and dark blue curtains frame the side. Only one person is visible on stage.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with a saffron-yellow fringed parasol above it, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers drape the throne. Beside him stands a golden ceremonial vehicle with a bird figure and a small deity murti decorated with garlands. Behind the stage, a large orange backdrop shows a painted portrait of a figure in an orange turban, a painted deity figure at right adorned with jewellery, and the word Dasara in English and Kannada, with the phrase Celebrate the Mother beneath. The image is a photo of a stage event with no visible audience.2010-10-16A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a long swept-back hairstyle sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands joined in front of him, speaking at a microphone stand. Above him a golden fringed parasol with red trim shades the throne. The throne is garlanded with yellow and orange flowers and purple cloth. To the left a golden lion-shaped throne stands with a garland and a small deity murti. On the right a large painted image of a goddess with a crown, red face and gold necklaces is decorated with garlands. The red backdrop bears a painted portrait of a figure in orange turban and a Kannada word for Dasara with Celebrating the Divine Mother text. The stage is covered in orange and blue rugs.2010-10-16A seated person in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and garland decorations beneath a yellow fringed umbrella on an orange stage. A microphone stand stands beside the throne. Behind, a large orange banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with an orange turban, a golden palanquin-style deity display with a garlanded figure on a golden vehicle, and a large deity murti in red and gold with garlands. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala seated on the throne.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne on a stage, with a gold-fringed yellow parasol overhead. The throne is decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a golden rectangular seat with a red cushion. The seated person wears an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, and raises one arm in greeting. A large red banner behind the stage shows a portrait of a man in an orange turban on the left, a golden peacock sculpture with flower garlands on the left stage, and a richly adorned goddess murti with a red-and-gold crown on the right. Kannada script reads Dasara and a line of Kannada text, and a banner caption begins with Parama. Flower arrangements stand beside the throne and a microphone stands on the stage floor.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-crimson throne (peetha) on a stage, decorated with a garland of marigolds and purple flowers, under a gold fringed parasol. Behind the throne, a large red banner shows a Kannada-script heading with the word Dasara and a golden deity murti on the right with a crown and necklaces. To the left, a gilded vahana-style palanquin with a jeweled canopy and garland stands beside the stage. A white stage edge runs across the foreground. The figure wears a rudraksha mala and has long dark hair, the saffron clothing and rudraksha mala are visible cues, and the seated figure is an appearance-based candidate for the a person label, with some uncertainty.2010-10-16A figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a gold canopy with yellow fringe, one hand raised mid-gesture as if speaking into a microphone on a stand. The seated figure has long dark hair. Beside the throne stands a gilded stand holding a small deity murti garlanded with yellow and white flowers, beside a golden mount figure. To the right a large painted image of a goddess with a crown, red-and-gold jewellery and kumkum decorates the backdrop. A large orange backdrop with a painted portrait of a figure in an orange turban at left and floral motifs runs behind the stage, and a dark curtain is visible at the right edge. The stage floor is covered in orange cloth. Only the seated figure is a physical person in view.2010-10-16A seated man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with purple and orange flower chains, with hands joined in greeting before a microphone on a stand. A large golden umbrella with yellow tassels stands above him. A golden lion figure sits to the left beside a garlanded deity murti in a small shrine. Behind is a red banner with a painted portrait of a man in an orange turban and a large golden goddess murti on the right wearing jewelled ornaments. Red and gold flower decorations and a dark curtain complete the stage setting. The seated figure's orange robes and jewelled-turban portrait on the banner are cues, but the person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2010-10-16A seated figure in orange robes sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold-and-white throne decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands, under a yellow fringed parasol. A microphone stand stands to the right and a laptop sits on the stage floor. Behind is a large orange backdrop with a painted portrait of a figure in an orange turban at left and a richly adorned deity murti with a crown and jewelled necklaces at right. To the left stands a gold-coloured peacock-like vahana figure carrying a decorated seat with garlands and an image in a blue frame. Flowers in vases flank the throne. The stage has an orange and blue mat in front.2010-10-16A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, hands joined in anjali mudra before a microphone stand. Beside the throne stands a gold ceremonial peacock-style figure and a small deity murti dressed with flower garlands under a yellow fringed umbrella. Behind, a large orange backdrop reads Dasara with the words Celebrating the Divine Mother, flanked by a portrait of a figure in an orange turban on the left and a golden-crowned deity face with jewelry on the right. The stage has an orange carpet and a dark curtain at the side.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16