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A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Dasara event. A man in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a cream turban, a gold necklace and a gold armlet, stands on a red cloth before a gold throne decorated with marigold garlands and handing a white gift box to a woman in a pink saree with a dark braid. On the right a seated elder with a long white beard and orange-saffron robes sits with hands folded. To the left a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands at the edge of the frame. A large orange backdrop shows a golden deity face with a red mouth and ornate crown, and a gold parasol with fringe hangs above. Kannada script is printed on the banner.

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Photo of a darbar-style stage at a Dasara event. A man in white dhoti and shawl with a cream turban, gold necklaces and gold bangle stands on a gilded throne with red cushion and marigold garlands, reaching out to receive an object from a man in a brown kurta and white dhoti. A man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala stands at left. Behind them, a large painted goddess face with a crown and a red-and-orange backdrop with Kannada text. A woman in a pink sari and another in a pink dupatta stand at right. Swamiji (probable) is the man on the throne, identified by the cream turban, ornate gold necklaces, and white ceremonial dress on a throne.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.2010-10-16October 10 20102010-10-10October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10A 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 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a person with long dark hair wearing a flowing green sari and gold armband, standing beside an ornate gold throne with red cushions and stepping onto its footstool. The person extends a hand toward a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who offers a white cloth or envelope. Behind them, a man and a woman in orange-saffron robes stand in front of a large orange backdrop with Kannada script and a copper-coloured deity murti adorned with garlands and jewelled necklaces. Gold-trimmed side tables hold fruit and offerings. The swami figure wears a green sari with gold ornaments, matching the a person cues of long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold adornments, and is seated on the golden throne in a ceremonial role.2010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10A woman in a lime-green sari with long dark hair and gold armlets stands beside an ornate gold throne with red cushions, reaching toward a man in a red kurta with a white dhoti and orange shawl who bends forward to receive papers from her. A large orange banner behind shows a golden deity murti with a crown, flower garlands and a red-and-yellow floral arrangement. Kannada text and an English word appear on the banner. Brass items sit on the side pedestals. A second man in orange stands at the back. The event appears to be a formal ceremony on a stage.2010-10-10 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10