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A 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.

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October 16 20102010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16A 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 man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands and red cushions. He wears a light saffron-tan turban, white dhoti and shawl, a gold ceremonial necklace and gold bangles. A large deity murti in copper-toned finish with a crown, jewelled necklaces and a red floral garland stands behind him against a red-orange backdrop. To the right is a gold peacock beside a smaller deity figure with a veena and garland. A gold-and-red footstool rests at his feet, and a gold parasol with tassels hangs above the throne. The backdrop shows the words Dasara and a Kannada phrase. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with cues of a turban, gold necklace and throne-seated stature, though appearance is only partly distinctive.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, under a golden canopy. He wears a pale yellow turban, a white dhoti-style garment and layered gold necklaces with a rudraksha-style mala, and holds his hands together in his lap. Beside the throne, an elderly bearded sadhu in orange robes sits in an orange armchair with hands folded. Behind them is a large orange banner with Kannada script and the word Dasara, and painted figures of deities including a goddess with a crown. A gold footstool sits in front of the throne. The man on the throne is a person candidate based on the turban, white garment and gold necklaces, so the appearance cues are suggestive but not conclusive.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated man in white ritual dress sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a yellow fringed canopy on a stage. He wears a saffron-coloured turban, a white dhoti and a gold necklace, and his hands rest on his lap. Flanking him are gold thrones with garlands and multicoloured canopies, one holding a small deity murti. Behind the stage is a large red backdrop with a Kannada banner and a painted deity image adorned with jewellery, garlands and a crown. The scene reads as a Dasara celebration stage with floral decorations and gold lion and bird figures.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage set for the Dasara celebration. A man in white dhoti and a cream-coloured head wrap sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing a gold necklace and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. Flanking him are two golden lion and peacock-like vahana figures on garlanded seats with fringed parasols, and a large bronze-coloured deity murti adorned with jewelry and a crown stands at right. Behind them a large orange banner shows Kannada script reading Dasara and a celebration caption, with a portrait of a smiling man in orange at left.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA standing man in a white dhoti and cream turban with a long swept-back hairstyle stands on a red-cushioned golden throne beneath a yellow fringed ceremonial umbrella. He wears a multi-strand gold necklace and a garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs on the throne. Behind him is a large orange banner with Kannada script, a stylized goddess face and a red flower garland. At right, an elderly bearded sadhu in orange robes and a saffron turban sits with folded hands in a cushioned chair. Left edge shows a decorated kalasha and a glimpse of a deity murti. Swamiji (probable): the standing man's long swept-back hair, gold necklace and ceremonial white dress with ceremonial umbrella fit a Swamiji candidate, though his face is not used for identification.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage set for a Dasara celebration. A seated figure in red robes and a red head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a mala around the neck, hands resting in lap. Beside the throne is a gold-finished vahana-style seat with a decorated rear panel and a golden peacock-like figure, and to the left a deity murti adorned with yellow and orange garlands. On the right, a large golden goddess image wears a tall crown, layered necklaces and red flower garlands. The orange backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban on the left and Kannada text reading Dasara with the subtitle Jagannmatheya Aradhane and English 'Celebrating the Divine Mother'.2010-10-08October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copies