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A 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.

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October 17 20102010-10-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red and white garlands and flowers, a ceremonial scene at a dasara celebration. Before him, several people in white dhotis and ritual attire sit on the floor behind silver trays of offerings, flowers and lamps, while a young girl in red and gold stands nearby. Behind the throne, a red-and-green canopy and a large portrait banner with orange lettering frame the stage. Two gold ceremonial staffs with trident finials stand at the right side of the throne. A man in white shirt stands at the lower right near the offering trays. A person in a white ritual shawl and a bald-headed priest with gold chain sit among devotees. The scene is a photograph taken at an indoor hall.2010-10-17A 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.2010-10-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) at a stage backed by a large orange banner with Kannada script and a painted goddess image. The seated figure wears an orange turban, an orange garment and a green and red flower garland. Beside the throne stand gold ceremonial staffs and a gold ornamented lion-face stand. To the right, a decorated deity murti is adorned with multicoloured garlands beneath a colourful umbrella. Several people sit on the floor before the stage, including a woman in a white sari, men in white dhotis, a woman in a yellow shawl and a child in a white outfit. A figure is identified in the caption and page as Swamiji (probable) based on the orange turban, orange clothing and garlands.2010-10-17A photograph of a ceremonial puja in a hall with an orange banner behind a golden throne. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a rudraksha mala and sits on a golden throne draped with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and green flowers. A man in white clothes sits in front, and a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with tilak and gold necklace sits nearby. Devotees in white and yellow sit on the floor around silver and brass trays of offerings and flowers. A golden throne-like seat with a red-and-gold umbrella stands behind. A kalasha-style setup and microphones are visible.2010-10-15A standing man in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange turban and a garland of multicoloured flowers around his neck stands on an orange carpet beside an ornate gold throne draped with yellow and purple flower garlands. Behind the throne is a gold-framed seat cushion and a small deity murti surrounded by garlands. Gold trident-shaped staffs and a gold kalasha-style lamp stand nearby. On the floor are gold trays of fruit and sweets. To the left, two seated people in white and saffron attend the ritual, and a woman in a yellow garment sits near them. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban and Kannada script in red lettering. The ritual setting suggests a Dasara celebration.2010-10-17October 11 20102010-10-11October 11 20102010-10-11A 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 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at Sripuram Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam during Dasara celebrations. A man in an orange turban and orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne draped with marigold and multicoloured garlands, a rudraksha-style red and green garland across his shoulders. Devotees in white and yellow saris and white dhotis kneel below, offering plates of flowers and fruit while others wash or honour the seated figure's feet. Gold ceremonial staffs with trident-style finials and a brass-rimmed ornamental pole stand beside the throne against a red backdrop with a partially visible banner. A trident-shaped garland hangs on the left wall, and apples and flowers sit on a wooden side table. a person seated on the throne, as a central figure receiving worship.2010-10-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala and long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a bright orange backdrop. Behind him stands a large painted or printed deity image wearing a crown, ornate necklaces and garlands. Seated devotees on the floor offer trays with fruit, flowers and small silver bowls. A woman in a purple sari sits to the right, and a woman in a red blouse sits at left. Swamiji (probable) is the figure on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala, and his role is seated teacher receiving devotees. The scene is an indoor satsang or puja setting with a black curtain and white wall at right.2010-10-11October 17 20102010-10-17