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A photograph of a stage event. A man in a white dhoti and white shawl, with a gold-beaded mala and gold bangle, stands on a golden throne with red cushions and garlands, smiling and handing a white envelope to a woman in a pink sari. On the left, a man in orange robes holds a white gift bag with a tree motif. A seated elderly sadhu in orange robes and a turban, with a long white beard, sits in an orange chair with hands folded in namaste, wearing a gold-embroidered sash. Behind them, a large orange banner with Kannada script shows a golden deity face with crown and jewelry, and a woman in a pink sari stands at the right edge.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A photograph of a stage event with a bright orange backdrop showing Kannada text and a large painted goddess face with red and gold ornaments. A standing man in a white dhoti and white shawl, wearing a turban and a heavy gold necklace with a large gold pendant and garlands of yellow and red flowers, takes a white gift bag from a monk in orange robes at left. A woman in a pink saree receives a white box from a central gold-and-red throne area. A seated elderly sadhu with a long grey beard and matted hair, in orange and gold, presses his palms together at right. A woman in a magenta saree stands at far right. Marigold garlands decorate the golden throne. Visible people number four, with several more partially visible.2010-10-16A figure in white ceremonial dress with a cream-coloured turban and gold necklaces stands on a gold and red throne draped with yellow and red marigold garlands, holding a white gift box. Before him, two women in pink silk saris are presenting or receiving white gift boxes with gold tree motifs. A bearded elder in orange-saffron robes and a turban stands with hands folded between them. An orange-clad attendant stands at left. Behind is a large orange backdrop with Kannada script and a painted deity face with a crown and red flowers, plus a gold-framed image. A gold umbrella with fringe hangs at top left. The scene appears to be a formal felicitation or gift-giving at a dais.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage event with a large orange backdrop bearing Kannada script and a golden deity murti of a goddess with a crown and red-lipped face. A man in a white dhoti and a sleeveless white wrap, wearing a turban, a large gold necklace and a gold armlet, stands on a gold throne with a red cushion and garlands of yellow and multicoloured flowers. He smiles while receiving a white box from a woman in a pink sari with a hair braid. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge. Behind the throne, a seated person in orange and gold, and a figure in a pink garment bending forward, are partly visible. Gold umbrellas and a golden swan-like ornament frame the scene.2010-10-16A photograph of a ceremonial event in front of a large orange backdrop with a painted deity figure wearing a crown and red jewelry. A standing man in white dhoti and shawl with a cream turban, gold necklaces and armlet stands on a gold throne-like dais decorated with marigold garlands, handing a white gift box to a woman in a pink sari. An elderly bearded sadhu in orange robes sits seated on an orange throne with his hands folded, and an orange-robed attendant stands at the left edge. Two other women in pink saris and holding gift bags stand at right beside a gold-and-marigold decorated deity figure. Kannada text is visible on the backdrop.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph at a Dasara darbar event. A smiling man in a white dhoti and cream turban stands with palms pressed together in namaste before a gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. He wears a gold necklace of beads and a gold armlet. To his left, a man in saffron-orange robes holds a white box with a gold emblem. On the right, a man with long dark hair in a rust-brown kurta bends forward toward a second white box, and a woman in a pink sari stands nearby. An elderly bearded man in orange sits behind a golden pedestal. Behind them is an orange backdrop with Kannada script and a large painted deity face with a crown and red tilak. A golden parasol with red fringe overhead.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Dasara event. A man in a plain white dhoti and shawl, wearing a yellow turban and a heavy gold necklace, stands barefoot on a red cushion before a gold-carved throne decorated with yellow and purple garlands. To his left, a man in an orange robe holds a white cloth bag. In the foreground, a woman in a pink sari bows low toward a seated figure in orange, beside a gold swan-shaped chair. Behind them hangs an orange banner with a large deity murti of a goddess wearing a gold crown, red kumkum and jeweled ornaments, flanked by ornate parasols. Kannada script is visible on the banner. a person appearance uncertain.2010-10-16A photograph of a ceremony on an ornate golden throne draped with a red cushion and garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. A man in white ritual dress with a cream turban and a gold necklace stands on the throne, holding a white envelope or paper, with bare feet on the red cushion. Beside him a saffron-robed attendant holds up a white card. Below, a woman in a pink silk sari bows with folded hands, and a woman in a red sari stands beside her. A seated figure in saffron robes sits to the right. Behind them an orange banner shows a large painted deity face with red tilak, a kalasha-like decorated ornament, and Kannada script. A golden umbrella with yellow fringe and a second umbrella with multicoloured fringe frame the scene, and a garlanded silver deity murti sits on a golden stand on the right.2010-10-16A stage event before a large orange-and-red backdrop with a painted deity face and Kannada text reading ಆರಾಧನೆ (worship). A man in white dhoti and shawl, with a turban and gold necklace, stands at left beside an empty ornate golden throne draped with yellow-and-red flower garlands. In the centre, an elderly bearded man in saffron and maroon shawls with a bare chest and tilak presses his palms together in greeting toward him. Behind them a man in orange robes sits in an orange chair, and at right a young man in orange robes stands beside a golden lion-form seat with garlands. Gold-framed hangings and a deity figure appear at the top right.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA stage event with a golden throne draped in marigold and yellow garlands. A man in a white dhoti, turban and gold necklace stands on the throne holding a white envelope or booklet. In front, a woman in a pink sari and head covering bows deeply with folded hands. To the right, a woman in a pink sari holds a white envelope. A seated elderly man in orange robes, with a cloth wrap and gold trim, sits with folded palms in a deep orange armchair. On the left, a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands. Behind them an orange banner shows a large ornate deity murti with a crown, red kumkum and rich jewellery, flanked by floral garlands and a decorated umbrella.2010-10-16A figure in white ceremonial dhoti and shawl with a cream turban, wearing a gold necklace and gold armlet, stands on a gold throne with red cushions and marigold garlands, holding a white box out toward a bowing man in a white kurta. To the left a saffron-robed monastic with a rudraksha mala stands beside the throne. A woman in a pink sari, a deity murti with a gold crown, and a gold lion-throne piece appear to the right against an orange backdrop with a gold parasol above.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15