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Photo of a ceremonial stage at a Dasara celebration. A devotee in white and yellow prostrates at the foot of the throne on a gold footstool while two women in yellow sit to the right, one pressing her palms together. Behind the throne stands a large golden-brown deity murti with a crown and jewelled necklace, flanked by a trident and a kalasha-like gold stand. A silver-and-yellow ceremonial umbrella hangs at upper right and a floral arrangement sits on the stage.

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A photo from a Dasara celebration stage with a large ornate gold throne in the centre. A devotee in white clothes with a yellow shawl kneels and bows with hands on the golden footstool before him. A seated attendant in a white and yellow outfit and a man in white at left press their palms together. Behind the throne hangs a large painted image of a goddess with a red face, nose ring, pearl necklace and crown. Garlands of yellow and orange flowers decorate the throne, with a gold lion figure and a brass trident-like ceremonial staff beside it, and flower arrangements sit on the floor.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with lion-like arms and carved armrests is smiling, wearing an orange sannyasi-style wrap, a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace, and a red bindi. The throne is decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and a trishul-topped ceremonial stand. In the foreground a man in white clothes lies prostrate at the base of the dais, reaching toward the seated figure's feet. Behind is a large orange backdrop showing a smiling man in orange, with Sanskrit/Kannada-style lettering and a partly visible trident emblem. A microphone stand stands at the right, and a small wicker basket sits on the floor. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron wrap and gold bead necklace; a devotee performs prostration.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style orange mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands. Behind him stands a large copper-coloured deity murti with a crown, necklaces and a trident, and a gold ceremonial staff and fan-like standard stand at the right. A devotee in a yellow top and white garment bows with forehead touching the throne's footrest. Two other people in orange clothing sit at the left and right edges. A microphone stand is in front of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure with long swept-back hair, orange robes and a rudraksha mala on a gold throne matches the page's Swamiji label.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ceremony on a stage with a large backdrop showing a smiling man in orange robes. A seated figure in an orange robe with a long-haired head and a beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. Before the throne, a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a yellow shawl kneels and bows his head toward a gold footstool, performing padapuja. A tall gold chair with trident-shaped ornaments stands at the right and a smaller gold throne with flower garlands sits at the left beside a deity murti. A microphone stand stands at right; a small brass vessel sits on the floor.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photo of a padapuja ritual on a stage at a Dasara celebration. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe with a garland of flowers, sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with yellow and purple flower garlands. A woman in a white sari with a yellow-green shawl kneels on a rug before the throne, bowing toward his feet, which rest on a small gold footstool with a cushion. Beside them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels on the rug and smiles. Behind them is a banner with an orange-clad figure and Kannada script, and a second decorated throne with a deity murti garlanded with flowers stands at left. Swamiji's appearance is a probable candidate, marked by long hair, saffron robe and garland on the throne, though the identity is an appearance-based judgement.2010-10-17A photograph of a stage event with a gilded throne at centre. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, sits on the golden throne smiling, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. A man in white dhoti and white shirt kneels and bows his head toward a gold footstool in front of the throne. To the left, another man in orange clothing stands with palms pressed together, and a second golden throne decorated with garlands is visible. A large orange backdrop with a smiling face and a microphone stand complete the scene, with a few people partially visible at the right edge.2010-10-17