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A seated figure in a blue turban and flowing blue garment with a long blue-and-white bead necklace sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne. The throne back is framed by a garland of yellow, orange, red, purple and white flowers, with a red cushion beneath and a gold footstool before it. Behind is a red banner with a Kannada heading and the word Dasara, and a decorated deity murti with flower garlands stands at the right. A gold canopy hangs above. One person is visible.

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A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a garland of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, with a red cushion beneath. The person wears a turquoise blue wrap and a blue turban, with multiple white and beaded necklaces, a red bindi on the forehead, and is barefoot with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind is an orange banner with Kannada script and the word Dasara, and a gilded deity murti with flower garlands stands at right. Gold carved panels flank the throne and maroon curtains frame the left edge. A single person is visible.2010-10-15A person seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with yellow, orange, red, purple and white flowers, sits with palms pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. He wears a blue turban, a sky-blue robe and a beaded necklace, and is barefoot on a red footstool. Behind him an orange banner with Dasara lettering and Kannada script, and a gold deity murti draped in flower garlands, complete the setting.2010-10-15 +1 copiesA seated man in a turquoise blue dhoti-style garment and matching shawl sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with a garland border of orange, red, white and purple flowers. He wears a turquoise head wrap and a multi-strand beaded mala with a central pendant. Behind him a red and orange banner reads Dasara and Kannada script, with a deity murti partly visible on the right draped in flower garlands. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has a turquoise turban and a rudraksha-style beaded mala, with a shawl and ceremonial throne, consistent with the page's Swamiji claim, so the appearance-based label applies.2010-10-15 +1 copiesA man sits cross-legged on a richly gilded throne with a green, purple and yellow flower garland draped around its back, palms pressed together in greeting. He wears a turquoise blue turban, a matching blue wrap and robe, and a long strand of beads around his neck. Behind him a large red banner shows Kannada text and a deity image on the right, with a gold canopy above. Golden carved side panels flank the throne and a red-cushioned footstool sits in front.2010-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesA man in a turquoise-blue dhoti and wrap, with a blue turban and a long white and orange-bead mala, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a flower-garlanded backrest of yellow, white and purple blossoms. The throne rests on a gold footstool. Behind him a red banner shows a Dasara festival scene and a large deity murti with jewelled crown and garlands. Overhead hangs a decorative umbrella with red fringe. Swamiji (probable): long-haired man on the peetha, distinctive blue turban, mala and ceremonial dress.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15A man in a light blue dhoti-style wrap and a matching blue turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne (peetha) decorated with a garland border of yellow, purple, red and white flowers. He wears a long gold-beaded necklace and has his hands folded in his lap, with bare feet on a red footstool. Behind him an orange banner reads Dasara in large letters, with Kannada text reading jagannmatheya aradhane above and a partial caption about celebrating the Mother. A gilded deity murti or decorative figure stands to the right. The setting is a stage at a Dasara celebration.2010-10-15A seated figure in a blue dhoti-style wrap with gold border sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate golden throne with red cushions. He wears a pink and turquoise turban, a long beaded mala with gold accents and a gold necklace. The orange backdrop bears a large Dasara banner, with the Kannada word for the festival and the English words 'Dasara' and 'Celebrate... the Mother' visible, alongside a gilded deity murti and a garland of yellow and white flowers on the right.2010-10-09