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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne (peetha) under a golden fringed umbrella, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. He wears an orange-saffron robe, a saffron turban, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with bare shoulders and chest, and sits in a meditative pose with hands resting in his lap. To the left, a gold-plated ornate vehicle carries a deity murti adorned with garlands, a crown and a red-and-green silk drape, under a multicoloured umbrella. The backdrop is orange with Kannada script and the word Dasara in large letters, with the subtitle Celebrating the Divine Mother.

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A seated figure in orange robes, an orange turban, and a multi-strand rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers, under a large gold and red fringed umbrella. Beside him stands a gold elephant-shaped palanquin-like carrier holding a seated deity murti dressed in red and green garments with garlands and a crown. A large orange banner behind reads Dasara and carries Kannada script. Swamiji (probable): long-haired figure with orange turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala seated on the throne, as a central honoured figure in the program.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage at a Dasara celebration. A seated man in orange robes, an orange turban and a beaded mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands. Behind him hangs a large orange banner with Kannada script and the word Dasara. To the left, a golden palanquin-style carriage carries a deity murti adorned with garlands, with a fringed yellow and red canopy above. Golden umbrellas shade both thrones, and a red and gold carpet covers the floor.2010-10-12A 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 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.2010-10-12A seated man in orange robes sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with yellow, purple and red flower garlands and green leaves. He wears an orange turban, a rudraksha-style bead mala and hands folded in his lap. A tall yellow and red fringed parasol stands above him. Behind the throne is an orange backdrop with the word Dasara and Kannada script reading 'Jagannmatheya Aradhane', and to the right a large gilded deity murti with an ornate crown and jewelled necklaces. Swamiji (probable): the orange robes, orange turban and bead mala on a throne are consistent with the page, though the cues are only moderately distinctive.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA 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 cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a red cushion, draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a rudraksha mala around his neck, with an orange-and-white turban on his head and hands folded in his lap. A golden umbrella with yellow fringe and red trim stands above the throne. To the left, a gilded palanquin-style chariot carries a decorated deity murti with a crown, garlanded in yellow, red, purple and green flowers, its canopy trimmed in red, yellow and blue. A large red banner behind shows a portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure at the edge, Kannada script, and the word Dasara with the caption celebrating the mother. Gold-carved throne supports and a red-patterned carpet complete the stage setting. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and turban, though the appearance cues are partial.2010-10-12October 15 20102010-10-15A 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.2010-10-12A 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 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 photograph of a stage event with an orange backdrop bearing the word Dasara and Kannada script. A seated man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with yellow, purple and green flower garlands, reading from a sheet of paper at a microphone stand. To the left stands a gilded deity murti adorned with yellow and purple garlands and a crown, beside a golden elephant-shaped stand. A gold-fringed yellow canopy hangs above the throne and a small brass lamp sits at the base of the dais. a person is identifiable from the saffron robe, mala and a throne with ceremonial garlands; this is a depiction-free in-person view of the seated speaker.2010-10-12 +1 copies