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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony at a dais with a large gold throne decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow and purple. A seated figure with long swept-back hair wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and is probable Swamiji by appearance cues. A man in white kurta and dhoti kneels and bends to wash the feet of the seated figure, resting on a gold footstool with a cushion. On the left, a man in orange robes kneels nearby. On the right, several women in orange and saffron clothing sit with hands folded. Behind them is an orange banner with Kannada script and a deity image, and a trishula and ornate gold staffs stand at the sides.

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October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Dasara celebration with a large orange backdrop. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a beaded necklace, sitting on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands. A man in a white dhoti with a red shawl and a yellow-bordered wrap kneels and bows his head toward the throne's footstool, while a standing man in orange clothes claps his hands nearby. Two more seated people in white and yellow sit at the sides, and a deity murti adorned with garlands sits on a smaller gold throne to the left. A large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban appears on the backdrop, with Kannada text reading Dasara and Aradhane visible above the stage. Oriental rugs cover the floor.2010-10-17A photograph of a Dasara celebration stage with an orange backdrop featuring a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, and Kannada-script banner lettering reading Dasara. A seated figure in a long orange robe with a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, with hands on the head of a man in white who bends forward in reverence. A seated attendant in orange robes kneels at left beside a gold stool, and a partially visible person in yellow appears at the right edge. Gold lamp stands and a trident-like ritual staff flank the throne.2010-10-17A ceremonial stage scene at a Dasara celebration. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl and orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala, sits smiling on an ornate gilded throne decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, beside a microphone. Behind him stands a large orange banner with a smiling portrait of a bearded-free man in an orange turban and a Hindu text in Kannada script. To the left, an empty gilded throne holds a deity murti garlanded with flowers. Two seated men in white dhotis and yellow shawls sit on a red patterned rug, one prostrate and one in orange robes with hands in anjali. Golden trident staffs and ornate poles frame the stage. a person is seated on the central throne in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, positioned as the honoured guest.2010-10-17A photograph from a Dasara celebration stage: a man seated on an ornate gold throne with a floral garland, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace, with long swept-back hair and a smile. Before him a man in white clothes and an orange head cloth kneels and bows his head to the foot of the throne. Behind, a second man in orange sits with hands folded in namaste. A smaller gold throne with a garlanded deity murti stands at left, and trishul-topped staffs and a kalasha-style staff decorate the stage. A large red banner with a portrait and Kannada script backs the stage.2010-10-17A photograph of a Dasara celebration on a stage. A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, with a garland of yellow and orange flowers around the throne. A man in white clothes kneels and bows his head to the foot of the throne, with a golden footstool in front. To the left, seated figures in orange robes sit on the floor, and to the right, women in orange saris press their palms together and watch. A large orange banner behind shows a smiling portrait labelled with a Kannada/Sanskrit title and a Devi image on the right. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the throne, identified by a saffron/orange robe, a rudraksha mala and long hair, while the bowing man is a devotee. Floral garlands, golden ceremonial staffs and a microphone stand are visible.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17