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Photograph of a Dasara celebration on a stage at Sri Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with marigold garlands, a golden parasol overhead, and ceremonial trident and staff beside it. Standing before him, a man in an orange robe assists, while a woman in white and several children in orange, black and blue outfits approach. To the right stands a large red-and-silver deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments, next to a smaller golden-canopied throne with garlands. A banner behind shows a portrait labelled with the Kannada word for Dasara and a smiling portrait of a saffron-turbaned man. Rows of oil lamps line the foreground.

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October 17 20102010-10-17A festive stage at a Dasara celebration with a large orange backdrop bearing Kannada text reading Dasara and a line about worship. A man in orange robes and an orange turban sits enthroned on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold garlands, with a golden parasol above him. To his left stands a man in an orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala. Two women in white and red saris and two children in black and red attire kneel or approach the throne. Behind the throne is a large decorated deity murti with a crown and red-and-gold adornments, and a painted portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban appears on the backdrop. Rows of brass oil lamps fill the foreground, and garlanded decorated stands flank the stage.2010-10-17Stage photo at a Dasara celebration: a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold ornaments sits on a gold throne with a gold canopy, while attendants in orange, red and white garments and dhotis perform puja around him. Behind them a large painted deity murti with crown and red-and-gold adornment, and a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi appear on a red-and-orange backdrop. Rows of small oil lamps line the front of the stage, with garlanded side altars holding smaller deity images. Probable Swamiji cues: orange turban, saffron robes and beaded necklaces on the throned figure, who appears to be receiving puja.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Stage set for a Dasara celebration: a seated figure in orange robes, orange turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with garlands, flanked by garlanded deity murti on smaller gilded thrones and tall decorative standards. Rows of oil lamps lie in front of the stage beneath a large orange backdrop showing a smiling figure in orange turban and a goddess image, with a Kannada banner reading Dasara and a Jagannatha aradhane caption. A purported a person appearance is only probable from the orange turban, mala and ornate clothing, and the seated figure is distinctive enough to label; the throne and setting alone do not confirm identity.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Photograph of a Dasara celebration stage with an orange backdrop bearing the Kannada and English word Dasara and a large portrait of a man in an orange turban. A figure in orange robes and a saffron turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, and a gold footrest in front. To the left stands a gold throne holding a small deity murti garlanded with flowers, and to the right another gold throne with a garland-draped seat flanked by a gold lion-like figure. A large deity mural hangs behind, rows of oil lamps sit along the front of the stage, and a gold kalasha-topped staff stands beside the seats. a person seated centre in orange robes and saffron turban with rudraksha-style adornment, appearance-based only.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a Dasara celebration stage with an orange backdrop. A large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban beside Kannada text reading Dasara and Jagannatha Aradhane, with a decorated deity murti on the right. A central gilded throne with a canopy holds a man in saffron robes, bare-chested with rudraksha beads, and a seated person in orange cloth is in front of him. Several young people in white, saffron and orange clothing stand around the stage, and one person in pink kneels in front of the throne. Rows of small brass oil lamps fill the foreground, and garlanded thrones flank the stage.2010-10-17