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A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a red-cushioned throne on a raised stage, addressing a gathering. A large orange backdrop behind the stage shows a portrait of a smiling bald man in orange cloth and a golden deity murti with a crown and floral garlands. A golden pedestal holding a garlanded deity figure with marigold and yellow-green flower garlands sits to the left. Several shaved-headed men in white dhotis and shawls sit in rows on the floor in front of the stage. The backdrop reads Dasara with Kannada and English text.

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October 11 20102010-10-11October 15 20102010-10-15October 08 20102010-10-08A photograph of a Dasara celebration on a stage with an orange-red backdrop reading Dasara in English and Kannada, with a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and a large decorated deity murti at right. A figure in orange robes and a crown-like headpiece sits on a gold-and-red throne garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, raising one hand while speaking into a microphone. Beside him, a smaller deity murti sits on a gold throne with a garland. Rows of shaved-headed devotees in white dhotis and shawls sit facing the stage on the floor, with one saffron-robed figure among them. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated in the centre, cues being saffron robes and a crown-like headpiece, in the role of speaker.2010-10-15Photo of a Dasara celebration hall with an orange banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban beside Kannada and English text reading Dasara, Celebration of the Divine Mother. On the stage, a gilded throne holds a seated woman in a green sari, flanked by a golden peetha decorated with garlands and a deity murti with a garland-draped image. Several devotees in white, one in orange robes, sit on striped mats facing the stage, and a cameraman in white stands at right.2010-10-10A stage at a satsang event with a large orange banner behind it. A bearded man in orange robes and a red-and-saffron cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, gesturing with one hand while speaking into a microphone. Beside him stands a gilded peacock-shaped chair garlanded with marigolds, holding a small deity murti. To the right, a large golden goddess figure wears a crown and red-and-gold adornments with garlands. The banner shows a smiling saint in an orange turban and Kannada script. Below the stage, several people in white clothes and shaven-headed monks in orange sit facing him.2010-10-09A photograph of a stage event beneath a large orange backdrop with the Kannada word for Dasara and the English words Dasara and Celebrate the Mother. On the left, a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi is shown; on the right, a silver-decorated deity murti of the goddess with a tall crown and red and white flower garlands. In front of the backdrop, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold throne with red cushions, hands raised in discourse. Around the stage, several people in white and yellow clothing sit on orange mats, some with hands folded, near brass plates and offerings, and a shaved-headed priest in white kneels on the left beside a bell and a golden lamp stand.2010-10-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage at a Dasara celebration. A seated figure in long orange robes, a rudraksha mala and long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, one hand raised, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Beside the throne stands an empty gilded chair garlanded with yellow and red flowers, holding a small deity murti. A large orange banner behind shows a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban and the Kannada word for Dasara, with a richly adorned goddess figure wearing a crown and jewelled necklaces. Probable Swamiji is seated on the central throne, identified by long swept-back hair, orange robes and rudraksha mala. A dark curtain and red carpeted stage complete the scene.2010-10-11October 10 20102010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10