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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a red forehead mark and a rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne decorated with a thick garland of yellow, white, purple and green flowers. A large yellow and red fringed parasol is raised above him. In front of the throne, devotees sit: a woman with long light hair in a cream sari with gold border, a bald man in white ritual dhoti with a gold necklace, and other seated devotees with hands joined. A red banner behind shows Kannada text and a faded portrait of a deity. A small gold-framed stand with fruit sits at the left.

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A photograph of a seated man in orange robes on a gold ornate throne beneath a gold fringed umbrella, with a multicoloured garland of yellow, white, green and red flowers draped over the throne back and his shoulders, and a rudraksha mala around his neck. His eyes are closed and he has a red tilak on his forehead. In the foreground, seated devotees with their backs to the camera include a woman with long light hair in a cream and gold sari and a man with a shaved head in white ritual clothes. Behind the throne is a large orange banner with Kannada script and a deity image at the right. A Kannada tag line on the banner reads Jagannmateya Aradhane, and the word Mother appears on the banner. The scene suggests a devotional gathering in a hall. The throne stands on a raised platform with flowers and offerings beside it.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with bands of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, purple, green and white, with a rudraksha mala draped over the chest and a red tilak on the forehead. A golden fringed canopy shades the throne. In front, a devotee in a white sari with a gold border faces away from the camera with hands together, and a man in white dhoti and shawl sits with his back to the camera beside another devotee in white. The backdrop is a bright orange banner with Kannada script and the words 'Celebrate' and 'Mother', and a golden fruit tray sits to the left. a person: the throned figure wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak, and is seated under a canopy as the honoured presence.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, draped in garlands of yellow and purple flowers with green leaves. He wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala necklace, and a red tilak on his forehead, with bare feet. A golden fringed parasol-style canopy hangs above him. Behind the throne, an orange banner shows Kannada script and a large golden deity figure. A microphone stand is at his right side. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala are visible cues, and he sits on a ceremonial throne under a canopy.2010-10-15A seated man in a golden ornate throne, shaded by a large yellow and red fringed parasol, sits in lotus pose in a meditative posture with hands in a mudra on his lap. He wears a multicoloured striped turban, an orange saffron cloth over his torso and legs, and a long gold bead necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The throne is decorated with yellow, red and purple flower garlands and green foliage. Behind him is a red-orange backdrop with Kannada script and the partial word 'sara'. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable), seated on a peetha throne in saffron robes and a turban, with a long gold mala and ceremonial garlands.2010-10-12A seated man in an ornate golden throne (peetha) under a large yellow fringed parasol with red trim, wearing a multicoloured striped turban, an orange saffron wrap draped over his body, and a long beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace. He sits cross-legged on a red cushion, hands resting on his lap, while the throne is framed by yellow, red and purple flower garlands. An orange banner behind him shows Kannada text and a partial gold deity figure on the right. A golden footstool sits in front, with a water bottle and microphone at the left edge. Appearance-based candidate with compatible presentation: a person, seated on the throne as the central figure.2010-10-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with garlands of yellow, green and purple flowers, with a golden parasol with red and yellow fringe above him. He wears a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, and his feet rest on flower petals on a golden lotus-style platform. A microphone on a stand is at his side. Behind him is a large orange backdrop with Kannada script and the word 'asara' with 'Celebrate ... Mother' text and a golden deity image at right. The setting suggests a public satsang or discourse. Probable Swamiji cues: long dark hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and a ceremonial throne with parasol.2010-10-12A man in a cream turban and white dhoti sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. He wears layered gold necklaces, a gold bangle and a red tilak on his forehead. A gold-fringed yellow parasol with red trim hangs above the throne. Behind him a red banner shows Kannada script and the word Dasara, and a gold footstool rests on a patterned rug. The figure appears to be a person on a throne rather than a statue. He is the only physical person visible, and his appearance matches the a person candidate cues of a turban, layered gold ornaments and ceremonial white clothing, though that identification is uncertain.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, hands folded in a meditation mudra. He wears a multicoloured turban, a long gold bead necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, with bare shoulders. A large yellow tasselled ceremonial umbrella, with red fringe, stands above the throne. Behind him is a red backdrop with Kannada script and the word Dasara. A small golden footstool sits in front and gold-carved side panels frame the stage.2010-10-12 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated man is enthroned on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, decorated with a garland of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. He wears a saffron-beige turban, a white dhoti-style wrap over a white garment, a red bindi, a long gold ceremonial necklace, and a gold bangle, with bare feet resting on a gold footstool. A large yellow and red fringed parasol shades the throne. Behind him is a red banner with Kannada script and the word Dasara, with a deity image partly visible at the right edge. Physically one person is present.2010-10-16 +2 copiesA man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, rudraksha malas and a red tilak, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and green garlands. A gold-fringed umbrella shades the throne, and a microphone stand is at his side. Behind him an orange banner shows Kannada script and the word Jagannmathe Aradhane, with a golden deity figure visible on the right. A tray of flowers sits at the foot of the throne. The setting is a satsang stage with a single seated speaker.2010-10-15A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a multicoloured turban, saffron-orange shawl and wrap, and a gold-bead necklace, with a rudraksha-style mala. The throne is decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and a golden canopy umbrella with yellow fringe hangs above him. Behind him is an orange backdrop with a large stylised number, Kannada text and the word Dasara, with a golden deity figure partly visible at right. Swamiji (probable): the cues of a saffron-orange robe, a crown-like turban and gold necklace support this, shown seated on the throne as a dais figure. A small gold footstool sits in front of the throne on a patterned rug.2010-10-12