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Photograph of a Dasara celebration at a stage with a large orange backdrop. A man in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, and is being honoured by devotees. Several people in white and cream traditional clothes, including a man in white dhoti kneeling and a woman in white sari, attend him; a woman in red sari stands nearby. Oil lamps and offerings are on the floor, and a large deity murti with a crown and red-and-gold adornments appears on the right. A large printed banner behind shows a portrait labelled with the Kannada word for Dasara and a figure in orange turban. Probable Swamiji on the throne, identified by orange turban, saffron robes, and rudraksha mala.

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A photograph of a golden throne draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands in an event hall with an orange backdrop. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha-style beads sits on the throne holding a small child in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a bright orange turban, orange robe and beaded necklace, with long hair visible at the shoulders. A woman in a white sari kneels before the throne, a woman in a blue and green sari stands beside it, and a man in white dhoti and shirt and a man in orange stand nearby. A large banner behind shows an illustrated portrait in orange, Kannada text reading Dasara and a goddess image. Gold ceremonial umbrella and staff stand at the sides, and scattered flower petals cover the floor.2010-10-17Photograph of a Dasara celebration stage with a large orange banner bearing a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban and the Kannada word for Dasara. A saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala and orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with lion-shaped armrests, decorated with garlands and a golden umbrella overhead. Devotees in white garments and white saris stand around, one woman in a white sari with red floral print offering or bowing before the throne, while a man in white dhoti and shirt with folded hands and a man in a white shirt stand nearby. Ritual items include a trident-like staff, a kalasha-style brass pot, and flower arrangements.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a Dasara celebration stage with a large orange backdrop. A person in an orange robe and turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy and garlands, while a man in white kurta and dhoti bends forward to touch or anoint the seated figure's head. On the left, a seated man in white with a yellow shawl sits beside a smaller gold throne holding a deity murti decorated with garlands. Two women in white with yellow shawls kneel on the right, one with hands folded. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a deity image in red and gold. A red carpet lies on the floor.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A stage at a Dasara celebration with an orange backdrop reading "Dasara" in large letters and "Jagannatha Aradhane" beneath it, flanked by a large portrait labelled with a Kannada-style banner and a painted deity face on the right. A seated figure in saffron clothing with an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, while attendants in white dhotis and saris kneel and stand around the throne. Several people in white and green saris and saffron robes attend the scene. In the foreground, rows of small clay oil lamps are lit on the floor, and a decorated deity image sits on a gold seat with flower garlands on the left. The setting is a festive worship ceremony with lamps, offerings and attendants.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ceremonial event on an ornate gold throne. A long-haired figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits smiling on the throne, which is draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A devotee in white clothes with a yellow shawl bows with forehead touching a gold footstool at the throne's base. Two seated attendants in orange and yellow sit at left, one with hands pressed together, and a woman in white and yellow sits at right. Behind the throne stands a large painted deity murti with a crown, red face and many necklaces, flanked by gold ceremonial staffs and a red banner with Kannada text reading Dasara. Red and patterned carpets cover the floor.2010-10-17