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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne on a stage, draped in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala around the neck, hands resting in the lap, facing a microphone stand. The throne is decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and fringed yellow-and-red parasols. To the left, a golden lion-form vehicle carries a deity murti adorned with white and yellow garlands and a green-and-orange cloth. Behind the stage, a red banner shows a smiling portrait captioned "Mahamsa Nithyananda" and Kannada text reading "Jagannmateya Aradhane" with "Dasara" and "Celebrate the Mother". A small oil lamp sits on the floor. The seated figure is a sannyasi on a throne, identity not established by appearance; a person is unsure.

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A seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and marigold garlands, a gold-fringed yellow and red parasol above him, speaking at a microphone. Beside him stands a gold ratha-style palanquin holding a decorated deity murti draped in green and white with flower garlands, a crown and a gold lion-like base. The orange backdrop has a Kannada heading and the word Dasara with the caption 'Celebrating the Mother'; a small brass lamp sits at the throne's base.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with purple, yellow and green flower garlands, under a gold and red fringed parasol. He wears a rudraksha mala and a microphone stands at his side. To the left, a golden deity murti with a crown and white garlands, dressed in green and red, sits on a gold vahana-style pedestal beneath a multicoloured parasol. A small brass lamp stands on the floor. Behind them, a large orange banner shows a smiling portrait and Kannada and English text.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes, an orange-and-yellow turban, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow, red and purple marigold garlands. A large yellow fringed parasol stands above the throne. Behind him a red banner reads Dasara and a Kannada word for worship, with a large statue of a goddess adorned with red garlands and gold jewellery on the right. A water bottle and microphone sit at the left edge of the stage. The scene is a Dasara celebration stage setup. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's identification of Swamiji, though this cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the entry is marked as a probable Swamiji on the throne with cues of saffron robes, a turban and bead necklace.2010-10-12October 11 20102010-10-11October 15 20102010-10-15A seated man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a multicoloured turban and a rudraksha mala with gold beads, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) draped with yellow, orange and red marigold garlands. A golden umbrella with yellow fringe hangs above him. Behind the throne a red banner reads Dasara and a Kannada line meaning worship of the universal mother, and to the right a large golden deity murti of a goddess with a crown, jewelled necklaces and garlands stands. A water bottle sits on a small side table at left. Swamiji (probable): long-haired figure in turban and rudraksha mala, seated on throne in saffron, consistent with the page; appearance-based label only.2010-10-12A seated man in a green draped garment and a striped orange-and-green turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and red cushions. He wears a long gold necklace and his hands rest together in his lap. Beside him on the left stands a silver-and-gold deity murti draped in a flower garland with a matching ornate frame. Above the throne hangs a fringed gold canopy, and behind the stage is a red backdrop with the word Dasara and Kannada script. A gold carved stool sits in front of the throne.2010-10-13A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes reading from a small sheet of paper on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flowers. Beside him on the left, a golden ratha-style chariot carries a decorated deity murti adorned with a crown, garlands and a green and red skirt, with a golden elephant base. A small brass figure and a gold ornamental panel sit at the foot of the throne. A red banner behind shows Kannada script and the word Dasara, with the subtitle 'Celebrate the Mother'. A rudraksha mala hangs around the seated man's neck. a person: a saffron-robed figure with rudraksha mala seated on a throne, consistent with a person depiction in an appearance-based label.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a multicoloured turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, draped in marigold and rose garlands. He wears a long beaded necklace and sits beneath a yellow fringed parasol. Behind him a large red banner shows the words Dasara and a Kannada line reading jagannmatheya aradhane. To the right stands a golden-brown deity murti with a crown, earrings, layered necklaces and flower garlands. A small water bottle and microphone sit on a gold-carved side table. The scene reads as a dais at a festival event.2010-10-12A seated figure in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and garland decoration, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him a large backdrop shows a large silver-plated deity murti of a goddess with crown, earrings and garlands on the right, and a smaller gold-coloured deity figure with garlands and a yellow-fringed parasol on the left. Another yellow-fringed parasol stands above the throne. The red stage backdrop displays large Kannada script and an English line reading Celebration. A small oil lamp stands on the stage floor, and a fan is visible on the right. The setting appears to be a public satsang event.2010-10-12October 15 20102010-10-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, draped with yellow, red and purple flower garlands. He wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala and a bare upper body with a saffron wrap, hands resting in his lap. A golden ceremonial parasol with yellow fringe stands above the throne. To the left, a gilded deity murti is decorated with garlands on a golden palanquin-style cart with a matching parasol. Behind them a large red-orange backdrop shows Kannada text and the word Dasara, with a stylised elephant motif at the right edge. The setting is a Dasara celebration event.2010-10-12 +1 copies