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A stage set for a Dasara celebration with a large orange banner reading 'Dasara' and 'Celebrating the Divine Mother' beneath a smiling portrait of a figure in saffron with a tilak. A figure in white ritual clothes and a saffron-coloured turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, adorned with marigold and multicoloured garlands, with a gold umbrella above. On the right, a large image of a goddess with a crown and tall headdress, holding objects, stands beside a gold lion-mount and a gold swan-like vehicle, each garlanded. A cameraman in white stands at a tripod-mounted camera facing the stage, and seated devotees fill the lower foreground.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A photograph of a Dasara event on a stage with an orange backdrop bearing the Kannada word for Dasara and English text Dasara Celebrating the Divine Mother. On the left a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron clothing, labelled Paramahamsa Nithya. At centre, a figure in white garments sits on a red and gold throne with garlands, beneath a small yellow parasol. On the right, a large painted image of a goddess in red and gold ornaments sits on a golden lion throne, garlanded. A cameraman in white stands at a tripod-mounted camera in front of the stage. Rows of seated devotees in white, orange and colourful saris face the stage, with many sitting on the floor and several standing at the back.2010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated figure in red robes and a red-saffron shawl, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a stage. A cameraman in white stands at left filming with a tripod-mounted camera. A gold palanquin-style seat holding a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands stands at left. At right, a large deity murti with a tall crown, ornate necklaces and garlands is shown against a bright orange backdrop. Seated devotees in white and light clothing fill the foreground. A banner behind reads Dasara and Jagannatheya Aradhane, with a smiling portrait wearing an orange turban labelled Paramahamsa Nithyananda. a person appears on the throne in a red robe and rudraksha mala.2010-10-08October 09 20102010-10-09October 08 20102010-10-08A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and garland decoration, seated on an orange-draped stage and speaking into a microphone. Beside the throne stands a decorated golden palanquin-style seat with a garlanded deity murti and an ornamental umbrella overhead. On the right, a large backdrop shows a deity murti with a tall crown, adorned with garlands and jewellery. Above, a red banner has a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with the Kannada text beside it. Two bald heads are visible at the bottom edge, and a fan stands at the right side of the stage.2010-10-12October 15 20102010-10-15A stage set for a Dasara celebration under a large orange backdrop with Kannada and English printed headings. Left, a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban is shown on the banner, and a small golden deity murti adorned with yellow and orange garlands sits on a gilded pedestal. At centre, a standing figure in a green sari with a green beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. On the right, a large golden murti of a goddess with a crown, red and white floral garlands, and ornate jewellery is shown. A videographer in white clothes with a yellow shawl films from the front of the stage, while several people in white and orange sit in the lower foreground.2010-10-10A seated figure in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and garland decoration, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him a large backdrop shows a large silver-plated deity murti of a goddess with crown, earrings and garlands on the right, and a smaller gold-coloured deity figure with garlands and a yellow-fringed parasol on the left. Another yellow-fringed parasol stands above the throne. The red stage backdrop displays large Kannada script and an English line reading Celebration. A small oil lamp stands on the stage floor, and a fan is visible on the right. The setting appears to be a public satsang event.2010-10-12October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA stage at a Dasara celebration with a large orange banner behind it. The banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, a printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithya..." in part, and a large golden deity murti of a goddess wearing a crown, necklaces and garlands on the right. On the stage, a seated figure in red robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold and red throne, with a golden peacock-shaped seat and a garlanded deity image beside it. Two people in white and yellow sit at the lower right edge of the frame, and a few heads appear at the lower left.2010-10-08