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A photograph of a golden throne draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands in an event hall with an orange backdrop. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha-style beads sits on the throne holding a small child in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a bright orange turban, orange robe and beaded necklace, with long hair visible at the shoulders. A woman in a white sari kneels before the throne, a woman in a blue and green sari stands beside it, and a man in white dhoti and shirt and a man in orange stand nearby. A large banner behind shows an illustrated portrait in orange, Kannada text reading Dasara and a goddess image. Gold ceremonial umbrella and staff stand at the sides, and scattered flower petals cover the floor.

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Photograph of a Dasara celebration at a stage with a large orange backdrop. A man in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, and is being honoured by devotees. Several people in white and cream traditional clothes, including a man in white dhoti kneeling and a woman in white sari, attend him; a woman in red sari stands nearby. Oil lamps and offerings are on the floor, and a large deity murti with a crown and red-and-gold adornments appears on the right. A large printed banner behind shows a portrait labelled with the Kannada word for Dasara and a figure in orange turban. Probable Swamiji on the throne, identified by orange turban, saffron robes, and rudraksha mala.2010-10-17Photograph of a Dasara celebration stage with a large orange banner bearing a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban and the Kannada word for Dasara. A saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala and orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with lion-shaped armrests, decorated with garlands and a golden umbrella overhead. Devotees in white garments and white saris stand around, one woman in a white sari with red floral print offering or bowing before the throne, while a man in white dhoti and shirt with folded hands and a man in a white shirt stand nearby. Ritual items include a trident-like staff, a kalasha-style brass pot, and flower arrangements.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ceremonial event on an ornate gold throne. A long-haired figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits smiling on the throne, which is draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A devotee in white clothes with a yellow shawl bows with forehead touching a gold footstool at the throne's base. Two seated attendants in orange and yellow sit at left, one with hands pressed together, and a woman in white and yellow sits at right. Behind the throne stands a large painted deity murti with a crown, red face and many necklaces, flanked by gold ceremonial staffs and a red banner with Kannada text reading Dasara. Red and patterned carpets cover the floor.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17