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A Dasara celebration on a stage with an orange backdrop reading "Dasara" and "Celebration of the Divine" in English and Kannada. A seated figure in an orange turban, orange robe and layered red, yellow and white garlands sits on an ornate golden throne beneath a golden umbrella, a probable Swamiji depiction in an in_person-style role of presiding teacher. Several devotees in white and cream dress sit on the floor before the throne, some with palms joined in namaskar, one woman in white at the far left with hands together. Gold ritual items, a small offering arrangement with flowers, brass vessels and a lit lamp stand on the orange-draped floor, with a rising smoke wisp at left.

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A seated figure in an orange and saffron robe with an orange turban and layered marigold and multicolour flower garlands sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a gold parasol at the back of a stage. A gold kalasha-style staff and ceremonial fans flank the throne. In front, about a dozen devotees in white and yellow traditional clothes kneel on an orange mat with brass plates of offerings and flowers, one woman with hands folded. A backdrop with large orange lettering reads Dasara, celebration of the Divine Mother, indicating a Dasara ceremony. Incense smoke rises at left. The seated figure's identity is not determinable from appearance.2010-10-17A photograph of a devotional gathering on a stage at a Dasara celebration. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate golden throne draped with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, beneath a large yellow and orange ceremonial umbrella. Several people in white ritual clothes sit cross-legged on the floor in front of the throne with hands folded in namaskar, including a woman in a green sari and a bald young man. Brass and silver puja vessels and offerings sit before the throne, and a decorated deity murti with flower garlands stands behind on a side platform. A large red banner reads Dasara and Celebration of the, with partial Kannada script above it.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15A photo of a ceremony on a stage with a red banner reading Dasara, Celebration of the D... and partial Kannada text. A seated figure on a gold throne wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a green-and-gold cloth, with garlands of flowers draped over the throne; a gold ceremonial umbrella stands above. Beside them, a man in white kurta with hands folded in namaste sits, and several people in white dhotis and gold necklaces sit with palms pressed together. In the foreground, women in yellow and white saris sit with their backs to the camera facing the stage. A decorated gold-trimmed table and a microphone stand are visible. Seated figures are considered a single ceremony with about ten people visible in total.2010-10-15A seated figure in an orange robe with a red-and-black beaded necklace and a green and gold sash sits on a golden throne draped with yellow, orange and purple garlands, beneath a red umbrella. Before him, a man in white clothes sits at a low table with silver ritual plates and flower offerings. Around them, several people in white dhotis and yellow-bordered saris sit on the floor, some with white tripundra marks on their foreheads and gold necklaces. A backdrop bears the Dasara celebration banner in Kannada and English. The setting appears to be a ritual or satsang gathering.2010-10-15October 11 20102010-10-11October 11 20102010-10-11A photograph of a Dasara celebration ceremony on a stage. A man in an orange turban and orange robe, adorned with yellow and multicoloured garlands, sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-like back and gold armrests. Behind him a large red banner shows a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban and Kannada-script text. Seated devotees in white and yellow traditional clothes, including a foreign woman in white at left, perform puja with brass plates and offerings in front of the throne. A small fire or incense smoke rises at left, and a decorated umbrella stands beside the throne. Ritual lamps and flower garlands surround the scene.2010-10-17A seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, purple and white flowers, under a red and gold canopy. Devotees kneel and sit on the floor in front, several with hands folded in anjali; some men wear white dhotis with bare chests and tilak marks, and women wear white and green saris. Brass plates of offerings, fruit and flowers sit before the throne. A large orange banner behind shows a smiling portrait and the word Dasara with a line of Kannada text. The figure is shown in a photo, consistent with the page's Swamiji appearance cues: the figure wears an orange robe, long hair and a rudraksha mala, and sits on the throne, so this is a probable Swamiji. Five to seven visible people are present including those partially in frame.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17October 11 20102010-10-11A photograph of a ceremonial event on an orange stage with a banner reading Dasara, Celebration of the Divine. A man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap; a person candidate by these cues, though identity is uncertain. To his left, a woman in a white and red sari with red-and-white top and beaded mala sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Nearby stands a gold ceremonial chair draped with flower garlands in yellow, orange and purple. Brass thalis holding flowers and fruit sit in front of the throne, and several seated devotees, including a woman in a green sari, are visible in the foreground. A microphone stands at the right edge.2010-10-11