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A photograph of a large hall at a Dasara celebration, with a white draped ceiling, ceiling fans and tall pillars wrapped in colourful patterned bands with orange tassels. On a raised green-carpeted stage, a row of men in white dhotis and white shawls sit cross-legged before microphones, several holding prayer beads. Behind them stands a backdrop with an orange-red panel and a large image of a robed figure. A gilded ornate throne with a small decorative canopy sits at the centre. A standing priest in white holds a long staff with a trident-like top and a ceremonial gold rod. Seated and standing devotees fill the floor in front of the stage. No candidate is clearly identifiable as a person, so the figures are described by role only.

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October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A hall at Sri Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam during Dasara 2010 celebrations, with a large orange banner reading "Dhasara 2010" and a circular portrait of a smiling figure in orange clothing. Several men in white dhoti and shawl sit on a green mat chanting with microphones before a golden throne holding a deity murti draped in red and white garlands. A golden staff and a striped ceremonial umbrella stand nearby, and a man in white with a shaved head stands at right. A white canopy covers the hall and devotees sit in the background. No one is clearly identifiable as a person in the visible scene.2010-10-17A photograph of a ceremony on a green-carpeted stage beneath white canopy cloth with coloured fabric pillars. Several shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red borders sit cross-legged on the left, some with rudraksha malas. In the centre, a man in white with a gold chain leans over the microphone stands. Behind him is an ornate gold throne with a red and green garland, flanked by a tall gold-handled chamara fan and a trident, under a red and green parasol. Attendants in white hold fans on the right, and a crowd of seated devotees, many in white or pastel saris, watches from the background. No figure is clearly recognizable as a person; the empty gold throne is not evidence of his presence.2010-10-17A photograph of a hall during a ceremony. Seated on a green mat in the foreground are about ten young men in plain white dhotis and shawls, many with bare upper bodies and some with rudraksha or beaded necklaces, several with palms pressed together in prayer or holding small objects. Behind them stands a gilded throne-like seat with red fabric draped over it, a small red-and-green canopy with fringe overhead, and a tall gold-topped staff. Colourful patterned fabric columns hang from a white ceiling draped with cloth and fans. Standing and seated spectators are visible in the background. A printed blue sign with text hangs on the left wall.2010-10-17A photograph of a Dasara celebration hall with a green carpet and white ceiling canopy. Several men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies, some wearing rudraksha malas, sit cross-legged on the floor facing a large orange banner reading "Dhasara 2010" with a portrait and silhouette figure. Microphones stand before them as several chant or recite from sheets. To the right, a golden ornate throne-like seat (peetha) holds a decorated deity murti garlanded with flowers, beside a golden staff, a colourful canopy and a standing attendant with a fan. The people count is limited to the visible seated men and attendants.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Photograph of a Dasara 2010 celebration in a hall with a white ceiling canopy and a green carpeted stage. A backdrop banner shows an orange design with the text Dhasara 2010, a smiling portrait in an oval frame at top left, and dark temple silhouettes. In the foreground, about seven men in white dhoti and shawl sit cross-legged on the green floor, several with rudraksha malas and some holding papers at microphone stands, appearing to chant. At right, a seated attendant in white holds a tall golden staff. Centre right, a golden throne-like seat with a red and gold canopy holds a decorated deity murti garlanded with flowers. Several people sit in the background near the edge.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a large indoor programme in a decorated tent hall. Dozens of men in white dhotis and shirts sit cross-legged on white sheets, facing a stage. On stage, a group of men wear orange-saffron shawls and sashes and raise their arms, while some stand in a line. A large framed portrait of a smiling person with long dark hair hangs on the back wall above a gold ornamental frame, draped with red cloth and garlands. Colourful painted pillars with elephant motifs and hanging marigold-style garlands decorate the sides of the tent, and a small wooden cabinet stands on the left.2007-02-15A photograph of an evening satsang inside a decorated open tent with striped white canvas and tall painted pillars hung with flowers. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes with long hair sits on an ornate raised seat with a canopy of white flower garlands, holding a microphone; the figure's appearance is uncertain and not clearly identifiable, so no identity is claimed. Around the seat, men in white kurtas wearing orange shawls sit on the floor, and a large crowd of seated devotees in white fills the foreground and the left. Bright stage lights glow in the centre and a pale fan hangs beside the seat.2006-12-27Wide view of an evening darshan hall under a white tent canopy with colourful hanging banners. At the far end, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a raised golden throne-like seat framed by a floral garland arch, lit by warm lamps. Rows of seated devotees, most in white clothes and some in orange, sit on striped and patterned mats facing the stage. On the right, a blue-draped stage holds a musical group with harmonium and drums, and two figures in yellow and gold sit in front. Scattered flower garlands decorate the stage area.2008-12-23