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A photograph of a ceremony on a stage backed by an orange banner with Kannada script and a large gilded deity murti with a crown and red lips. A figure in a sky-blue dhoti and matching turban stands on a gold, flower-garlanded throne with red cushions, holding a white cloth-wrapped object and smiling. A woman in a white sari with gold border bends low to touch the throne's base in reverence. Beside her, a man in saffron robes holds an open book, and another woman in a blue blouse and gold-bordered sari watches. A white pedestal fan stands at the right edge.

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A photograph of a stage event in front of a large orange backdrop with a golden deity murti face and red-and-white banner lettering. A standing figure in a light blue dhoti-style garment and a matching blue turban stands on a red-cushioned golden throne decorated with yellow, purple and red garlands, handing a folded white cloth downward. A woman in a white sari with a dark border bends forward to receive it, and a man in orange robes stands behind her beside another woman in white. A white electric fan stands at the right edge of the stage. a person: the standing figure wears a turban and blue robe on the throne, but the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15A figure in a turquoise-blue dhoti and wrap with a matching blue turban stands on a red-cushioned footstool before an ornate gold throne draped with marigold and multicolour flower garlands, receiving a white envelope-like package. Behind him an orange banner shows a large golden deity murti face with a crown and red tilak. Around the throne, a woman in a white saree with gold border bends forward to touch the footstool, another woman in a cream saree with gold border holds a folded paper, a man in an orange robe stands near, and a young girl in white with gold-bordered cloth watches. A golden umbrella with fringe stands above the throne. Kannada text appears on the banner.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15A photograph of a ceremonial event on a stage. A figure in a sky-blue dhoti and sleeveless top with a matching blue turban stands on a red-cushioned gold throne decorated with yellow, purple and white garlands. He reaches out to hand a folded white cloth to a woman in a white sari with gold border, who stands before a gold-carved lectern. Behind them, a second woman in white watches. A large banner shows a golden, jewelled deity murti with flower garlands, and a pedestal fan and a red-and-gold umbrella are visible. a person: the seated figure wears a blue turban and sleeveless blue garment with a sash-like white cloth on the throne; appearance is only partly distinctive.2010-10-15A photograph of a ceremony on an ornate golden throne draped with a red cushion and garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers. A man in white ritual dress with a cream turban and a gold necklace stands on the throne, holding a white envelope or paper, with bare feet on the red cushion. Beside him a saffron-robed attendant holds up a white card. Below, a woman in a pink silk sari bows with folded hands, and a woman in a red sari stands beside her. A seated figure in saffron robes sits to the right. Behind them an orange banner shows a large painted deity face with red tilak, a kalasha-like decorated ornament, and Kannada script. A golden umbrella with yellow fringe and a second umbrella with multicoloured fringe frame the scene, and a garlanded silver deity murti sits on a golden stand on the right.2010-10-16A photograph of a stage event with a large orange banner behind it showing a golden deity murti of a goddess with a crown and floral garlands, and Kannada script text at the top. On the left, a person in a green garment and an orange-and-yellow turban stands on a red cushion beside a gold-framed throne decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and red cushions. In the centre, a man in an orange robe holds a white box. Beside him, a woman in a light blue shawl and blue outfit holds a white envelope. At the lower right of the scene, a man in a maroon top lies prostrate on the floor in a padapuja-style obeisance, and a desk fan stands on the right.2010-10-13A stage event with a golden throne draped in marigold and yellow garlands. A man in a white dhoti, turban and gold necklace stands on the throne holding a white envelope or booklet. In front, a woman in a pink sari and head covering bows deeply with folded hands. To the right, a woman in a pink sari holds a white envelope. A seated elderly man in orange robes, with a cloth wrap and gold trim, sits with folded palms in a deep orange armchair. On the left, a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands. Behind them an orange banner shows a large ornate deity murti with a crown, red kumkum and rich jewellery, flanked by floral garlands and a decorated umbrella.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16