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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped with marigold and mixed flower garlands, wearing a light saffron-yellow turban with a red tilak, long white unstitched robe and a heavy gold-and-beaded necklace. Beside the throne sits an elderly bearded sadhu in orange-saffron robes, a golden shawl and an orange-and-maroon head cloth, hands folded, on an orange armchair. Behind them stands a red backdrop with a golden deity murti and a large golden fish-shaped ornament at right. Two people are visible in the scene.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A seated man in a white dhoti and a sandal-coloured turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, garlanded with yellow, red and purple flowers, with a gold necklace and armband. Beside him, an elderly sadhu in orange and saffron robes and a turban sits in an orange armchair with hands folded, bearded, next to a gold peacock-shaped decoration. Behind them a large orange banner shows a copper-coloured deity face with a crown and jewelled ornaments, golden lotus and flower decorations, and a gold umbrella overhead. The setting appears to be a stage at a Navaratri-style worship event.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Dasara celebration. A young man with a golden-yellow turban and long hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with yellow, orange and red flowers. He wears a white dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold necklace and a gold armlet, and sits with a gold footstool before him. Beside him, an older bearded sadhu in an orange-red robe and turban sits in an orange armchair with hands joined. Behind them is a large orange banner with a painted deity face in a crown and jewelled necklaces, a red-and-gold umbrella overhead, and a gold-framed decorative stand to the right. Floor carpets are visible at the bottom.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated man in white ceremonial clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. He wears a cream turban, a white dhoti and a white shawl, with a gold necklace, gold armband and bare feet resting on a red-cushioned footstool. Behind him stands a large backdrop of a deity murti with a crown, red and gold jewelry and a red-orange background, with a smaller figure holding a veena on the right. A gold peacock-shaped stand and floral garlands frame the scene. Orange and gold umbrellas hang above the throne. The man has long hair. The Kannada script and the word Dasara are visible on the backdrop.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16A man seated on an ornate gilded throne draped in garlands of yellow, red, purple and pink flowers with green leaves. He wears a beige turban with a red bindi, long white unstitched cloth wrapped around his body, multiple strands of gold beads and a gold pendant necklace, and a gold armlet. His hands rest folded in his lap and he smiles while looking to the side, with bare feet on a red and gold footstool. Behind him is an orange banner with Kannada script and the word "ara" partly visible. A sign or banner reads a Kannada phrase and the word "Celeb..." is partly visible. The throne and garlands indicate a formal honoured seat, but the appearance is uncertain for identifying a specific person.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, draped in a floral garland of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers, and green leaves. He wears a light beige turban with a red bindi, a white dhoti and shawl, a heavy multi-strand gold necklace with a gold pendant, and a gold armlet on his upper arm. His hands are folded in his lap and he smiles toward the camera. Behind him is an orange backdrop with large red lettering reading Dasara and partial text about celebrating the Mother. A gold-carved side panel is visible at each edge. The man has long dark hair swept back, a crown-less turban, saffron-free white ritual clothing and an ornamented gold chain, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, though the appearance is only partly distinctive.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage set for a ceremony. Center: a bearded, bare-headed elderly man in orange robes and a light orange turban-like head covering sits in a plush orange armchair with his hands folded, feet bare on an orange footstool. Behind him is a large backdrop with a painted gold-and-red deity face adorned with jewelled necklaces and crown, and a Kannada-script banner. To the right stands a gilded golden swan-like vahana with a seat, beside a standing figure holding a veena, both decorated with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. At left a second person in white clothing and a yellow head wrap sits on a gilded throne with garlands. The stage floor is polished and reflective; a small black stand with a screen sits front right. Gilded deity murti and throne decor fill the frame.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated man sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. He wears a cream turban, white dhoti-style garment, and a heavy gold necklace, with one bare foot resting on a red-cushioned footstool. Behind him a large backdrop shows a deity murti with an elaborate gold crown, red-and-gold jewelled necklaces and a tall decorated headdress, with a small figure of a goddess holding a veena on the right. A golden peacock stands at the right edge, and a gold-fringed umbrella hangs above. Kannada script and the word Dasara appear on the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has a cream turban, gold necklace and white clothing on a throne, which are the cues available.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands. He wears a saffron-coloured turban, white dhoti, a gold ceremonial necklace and a gold bracelet, and sits with his feet resting on a gold footstool. Behind him stands a large orange backdrop with a painted deity image, a large bronze-coloured goddess murti adorned with red and white garlands and jewelled necklaces, and a small white Saraswati figure holding a veena on a garlanded stand. To the right is a golden peacock-shaped vehicle. A golden umbrella canopy is visible above. The backdrop carries Kannada script and the word Navaratri-style celebration text.2010-10-16 +1 copies