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A stage event with a figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy, dressed in orange robes, with a microphone stand in front. Devotees in white and orange kneel on a white platform on both sides, some in white dhotis and orange shawls, others in orange saris. Behind the throne hangs a large orange banner with a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and the Kannada word for Dasara. To the right stands a decorated deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments, and garlanded golden stands with brass lamps flank the stage. The setting is a Dasara celebration with a throne seating and devotees in orange and white, and the figure on the throne may be a person, who is seated in orange clothing on the throne as a presiding teacher.

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A stage at a Dasara celebration with an orange backdrop bearing a large photographic portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, plus Kannada and English headline text. A seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, hands pressed together in prayer, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. Two people in white sit on the stage floor in front of him, one kneeling with hands folded. To the right stands a large decorated deity murti with a crown and painted face, beside a garlanded ornate chair with flower garlands; to the left a second garlanded golden seat is empty. Golden lamps and flowers surround the stage.2010-10-17Photo of a stage set for a Dasara celebration. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, hands joined in namaskar, a microphone stand before him. Two people in white sit on the floor at the sides, one with hands folded near the throne. Behind, an orange banner shows a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban labelled Jagannatha Aradhana and Dasara text; an ornate golden deity murti with a tall crown stands at right and another decorated seat with a garland at left. Floral garlands and a red-cushioned seat complete the setup. a person is probable as the central figure in orange with a rudraksha mala, though appearance is limited at this distance.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17 +1 copiesA 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 set for a Dasara celebration with a large orange backdrop printed with a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and the Kannada word for Dasara. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, garlanded with marigolds and multicoloured flowers. The figure has long swept-back hair, a crown or turban and orange clothing, which matches the page's appearance cues for Swamiji (probable). Flanking the central throne are two smaller gold thrones holding deity murtis, one on the left and one on the right with a lion-style base. A large decorated deity murti of a goddess with a crown and jewelled necklaces is depicted on the backdrop at right. Rows of oil lamps line the front of the stage. No other physical people are visible.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Stage set for a Dasara celebration, with a large red backdrop showing a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and a deity face with a crown and ornaments on the right. Dasara appears in large white letters with Kannada text above. A central gold throne is decorated with yellow and orange garlands, and a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on it under a golden umbrella canopy. Flanking thrones hold garlanded deity murtis, and rows of oil lamps line the stage floor in front of the throne.2010-10-17Stage 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.2010-10-17A photograph of a Dasara celebration on a stage. A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, with a garland of yellow and orange flowers around the throne. A man in white clothes kneels and bows his head to the foot of the throne, with a golden footstool in front. To the left, seated figures in orange robes sit on the floor, and to the right, women in orange saris press their palms together and watch. A large orange banner behind shows a smiling portrait labelled with a Kannada/Sanskrit title and a Devi image on the right. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the throne, identified by a saffron/orange robe, a rudraksha mala and long hair, while the bowing man is a devotee. Floral garlands, golden ceremonial staffs and a microphone stand are visible.2010-10-17A stage set for a Dasara celebration with an orange backdrop bearing Kannada script reading Dasara and a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, beside a large deity image with a crown and a golden lion-mounted figure on the right. A seated figure in orange robes and a garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, while a row of devotees in white and yellow sits on the floor facing him with their backs to the camera, including a child in blue. Rows of small oil lamps line the front edge of the stage. A second decorated seat with a garlanded figure stands at the left. The seated figure in orange is not clearly identifiable from appearance, so no identification is made here.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold garlands, beneath a gold ceremonial umbrella, on a stage. A large red banner behind shows a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, a goddess image with a crown and gold jewellery on the right, and Kannada text reading Dasara. Gold lion-form seats and flower garlands flank the throne, with brass oil lamps on the front ledge. A small deity murti with a garland stands on the left. The scene reads as a Dasara festival stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears an orange robe and turban, rudraksha beads, and a gold necklace, and sits on the throne as the central honoured figure.2010-10-17