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A stage set for a Dasara celebration at Sripuram Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam in Hyderabad. A seated figure in saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, with rudraksha beads visible at the chest. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure is shown with long-style turban and saffron robes on the central throne; the appearance cues are a saffron turban, saffron robe and rudraksha. To the right, a gold-throned deity murti in a flower-garlanded palanquin-style seat with a multicoloured canopy; another gold-throned figure on the left with garlands. A large red and orange banner behind shows a portrait of a man in orange turban, and the Kannada word for Dasara with English 'Dasara Celebrations'. In the foreground, rows of brass oil lamps and floral offerings on the floor.

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Photograph 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 20102010-10-17 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17October 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 20102010-10-17A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, garlanded with marigold and rose garlands, on a stage decorated with flowers. Rows of small oil lamps line the front of the stage. To the left a portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban, and to the right a large painted deity murti with a tall crown and jewelled adornments stands beside a gold palanquin-style seat with a kalasha-like top. A banner in Kannada script reads Dasara with a Kannada subtitle, set on a red-orange backdrop. The scene appears to be a Dasara celebration at a Hyderabad venue.2010-10-17Stage set for a Dasara celebration with a robed seated figure on an ornate gold throne at centre, flanked by two gilded thrones. The central figure wears orange robes, rudraksha beads and a vibhuti mark on the forehead, with garlands of yellow and marigold flowers draped on the throne. To the left, a gilded throne holds a small deity murti garlanded with flowers. To the right, a lion-supported gold throne holds a garlanded murti beneath a multi-coloured canopy. Behind is an orange backdrop with a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and a tall devi image with a crown and red-and-gold attire. Rows of small oil lamps line the front platform, and orange carpet covers the stage. A scalloped white valance hangs above.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Stage 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.2010-10-17Stage 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.2010-10-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne on a stage, with a gold-fringed yellow parasol overhead. The throne is decorated with garlands of yellow and orange flowers and a golden rectangular seat with a red cushion. The seated person wears an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, and raises one arm in greeting. A large red banner behind the stage shows a portrait of a man in an orange turban on the left, a golden peacock sculpture with flower garlands on the left stage, and a richly adorned goddess murti with a red-and-gold crown on the right. Kannada script reads Dasara and a line of Kannada text, and a banner caption begins with Parama. Flower arrangements stand beside the throne and a microphone stands on the stage floor.2010-10-16