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A stage set for a Dasara celebration. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a gold-ornamented throne under a yellow fringed parasol, hands pressed together in a namaskar gesture. A gold-finished vehicle figure with a deity murti stands on a gold stand to the left, garlanded with yellow and white flowers and a multicolour canopy. On the right, a large backdrop shows a deity murti adorned with gold jewellery and garlands. The orange-red backdrop carries the word Dasara and the Kannada title for Jagan Mata worship. A laptop sits on a stand at the front right, and a standing fan is at the right edge. Orange floor cloths cover the stage.

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A seated figure in an orange robe sits with palms pressed together in anjali on a golden throne (peetha) decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers and a fringed orange umbrella overhead. Behind the throne hangs a large orange backdrop showing a devi image with a golden crown, jewelled necklaces and red garlands, and a smaller image of a female deity on the left. On the left a golden elephant-shaped stand bears a decorated deity murti garlanded in yellow and white flowers under a striped canopy. A microphone stand and a fan stand on the stage, and a laptop sits at the lower right. Visible text on the backdrop reads Dasara and a Kannada word with the subtitle Jagan Matheya Aradhane.2010-10-12A seated man in an orange robe sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a gilded, red-cushioned throne with a garland of yellow and green flowers. A golden parasol with yellow fringe stands above him. An orange-carpeted stage has a microphone on a stand and a laptop nearby. Behind him a large orange banner reads Dasara and a Kannada heading, with a deity image on the right wearing a jewelled crown, necklaces and a flower garland. On the left, a golden deity figure sits on a golden lion-like vahana beneath a multicoloured parasol and garlands. A white pedestal fan stands at the right edge.2010-10-12A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, under a yellow fringed umbrella. A second gold throne-like seat with a golden umbrella stands to the left, garlanded and holding a small deity form. A large backdrop shows a deity murti adorned with pearl necklaces, flower garlands and a crown. A microphone stands before the throne, and a standing fan is at right. The stage is covered in orange cloth. The seated figure is a person, identified by saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair and a gold necklace visible; the figure is on a throne in an orange-draped stage setting.2010-10-12October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA seated man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with purple and orange flower chains, with hands joined in greeting before a microphone on a stand. A large golden umbrella with yellow tassels stands above him. A golden lion figure sits to the left beside a garlanded deity murti in a small shrine. Behind is a red banner with a painted portrait of a man in an orange turban and a large golden goddess murti on the right wearing jewelled ornaments. Red and gold flower decorations and a dark curtain complete the stage setting. The seated figure's orange robes and jewelled-turban portrait on the banner are cues, but the person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2010-10-16A seated figure in orange robes sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold-and-white throne decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands, under a yellow fringed parasol. A microphone stand stands to the right and a laptop sits on the stage floor. Behind is a large orange backdrop with a painted portrait of a figure in an orange turban at left and a richly adorned deity murti with a crown and jewelled necklaces at right. To the left stands a gold-coloured peacock-like vahana figure carrying a decorated seat with garlands and an image in a blue frame. Flowers in vases flank the throne. The stage has an orange and blue mat in front.2010-10-16A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a long swept-back hairstyle sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands joined in front of him, speaking at a microphone stand. Above him a golden fringed parasol with red trim shades the throne. The throne is garlanded with yellow and orange flowers and purple cloth. To the left a golden lion-shaped throne stands with a garland and a small deity murti. On the right a large painted image of a goddess with a crown, red face and gold necklaces is decorated with garlands. The red backdrop bears a painted portrait of a figure in orange turban and a Kannada word for Dasara with Celebrating the Divine Mother text. The stage is covered in orange and blue rugs.2010-10-16October 10 20102010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10A seated person in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and garland decorations beneath a yellow fringed umbrella on an orange stage. A microphone stand stands beside the throne. Behind, a large orange banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with an orange turban, a golden palanquin-style deity display with a garlanded figure on a golden vehicle, and a large deity murti in red and gold with garlands. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala seated on the throne.2010-10-16October 09 20102010-10-09A photograph of a stage set for a Dasara celebration. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, beneath a large yellow-fringed parasol. Beside the throne stands a gold peacock-shaped seat with a garland. The orange backdrop shows a large portrait of a man in an orange turban on the left and a richly decorated goddess murti with red and gold adornments on the right. A laptop sits on the orange-carpeted stage, a microphone stand stands beside the throne, and dark blue curtains frame the side. Only one person is visible on stage.2010-10-16