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A dancer in a purple and gold sari performs on a green-covered stage in front of a seated audience of mostly silhouetted heads and backs. Behind her, a large orange banner reads Dasara in English and Kannada with a smiling man in an orange turban and a seated figure on a gold throne in blue clothes. A projection screen to the right shows a gold-framed image of a figure in a blue garment with a garland. Several audience members sit in chairs at the lower left and centre, and a deity murti with garlands is printed on the banner.

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Indoor event hall with a stage backdrop in orange and white reading "Dasara" in English and Kannada, with the tagline "Celebration of the Divine Mother" and a large image of a deity murti with a crown and floral garlands. A seated figure in blue and gold sits on a golden throne on the left stage, beside a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban. A woman in a red and gold saree performs on a green stage, gesturing toward a projection screen showing deity images labelled Dasara. Audience members sit in rows of chairs facing the stage, a few visible from behind. Overhead white fabric drapes and ceiling fans are visible.2010-10-09A seated audience faces a stage at an indoor hall with white draped ceiling and fans. Three women in yellow and maroon traditional dance costumes perform on a green-carpeted stage, one with hands raised in a gesture. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a deity murti of a goddess adorned with jewelry and garlands, with a gold throne and an ornate gold-trimmed seat at centre stage, empty of any seated figure except a small blue-clad statue. A projector screen shows a deity image. Audience members in white and light clothing sit in black chairs in the foreground.2010-10-09October 09 20102010-10-09A photograph of a hall during a Dhasara 2010 programme. On stage, a female dancer in a maroon and gold traditional costume extends her arm toward the audience, standing before a large orange banner with a sunset and temple silhouette. A portrait inset on the banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban. Musicians sit at the edge of the stage. In the foreground, rows of seated audience members in white shirts and dark clothing face the stage from behind. A projection screen at upper left shows a figure in ornate dress, and orange and patterned bunting hangs from the ceiling.2010-10-09October 08 20102010-10-08Indoor hall during a Dasara event with a stage backdrop. A large orange banner shows a deity murti of the Divine Mother with garlands, jewelled crown and necklaces, and the word Dasara appears in large letters. A seated figure in blue sits on a golden throne at the left of the stage beside a garlanded picture. Three women in saffron and maroon traditional dress stand on a green stage, one with hands raised in gesture while the others face her. A projector screen above shows a similar deity image. Audience members in chairs, many in white, watch from the front. A sign reads Maintain silence, switch off cell phones, photography prohibited.2010-10-09October 08 20102010-10-08October 09 20102010-10-09October 17 20102010-10-17Three female dancers perform Bharatanatyam on a green-carpeted stage in front of a large orange-and-red backdrop reading "Dhasara 2010" in purple script, with a temple silhouette on the right. The dancers wear maroon and mustard-gold silk costumes with gold jewellery, necklaces and armlets; the centre dancer extends one arm outward in a mudra while the others pose with arms raised. A circular inset portrait at upper left shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron clothing with a red tilak, a possible depiction of Swamiji (probable), but the image is too small to confirm the candidate's identity.2010-10-09A stage performance of female dancers in colourful traditional costumes before a large orange and red banner reading "Dhasara 2010". A circular portrait in the upper left of the banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange clothing, labelled by the banner's design as the event's central figure. Five dancers in saffron-bordered and jewel-coloured saris and skirts pose with arms outstretched, one with hands raised above her head. Seated audience members in white, orange and pastel clothing face the stage, and a camera on a tripod stands at the left edge.2010-10-08A stage performance at a Dasara 2010 event. Five female dancers in colourful traditional costumes perform in a line on a green stage with a white draped skirting. The dancer at left wears a white and red costume with flowers in her hair and arms extended, while others wear magenta, pink and purple saris with gold borders and jasmine flowers in their hair. Their arms are outstretched in a classical dance pose. Behind them a backdrop shows a black temple silhouette on an orange gradient, with the title Dasara 2010 in purple script. An orange hanging lamp shade hangs from the ceiling. In the upper left corner, a circular inset shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robes. Seated audience members in the foreground watch from below.2010-10-08