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A seated man in an orange robe with a long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, while a devotee in white kurta and white dhoti bows and places a hand near his feet on a gold footstool. The seated figure's hand is raised toward the devotee's head in a blessing gesture. A woman in a magenta sari with a lanyard stands with folded hands nearby, and others in white and yellow attire move in the background. A large orange banner behind shows a smiling man in an orange headpiece and the word Dasa partially visible, with a garland of marigolds beside the throne. The setting is a hall with an orange carpet and a gold-and-wood side table holding offerings.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a long-haired figure with swept-back hair, bare feet resting on a gold footstool. A man in white ritual clothes bows forward, touching his forehead to the seated figure's hand while holding a tray of offerings. Behind them a woman in a magenta sari and a white-clad attendant in a yellow shawl stand near a flower garland on a second gold throne. A large banner behind shows a smiling man in an orange headcloth beside the word Dasa in red and orange.2010-10-11A photograph of a ceremonial event on an orange-carpeted stage. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange robe, long dark hair swept back, and a rudraksha mala; he extends his hands to a young man in white kurta clothing who is bowing and receiving something. Behind them, a woman in a white and green sari holds an offering, a man in white stands nearby, and a woman in a yellow sari is at the left edge. A garland of yellow and orange flowers hangs over a second gold chair. A large orange banner behind the stage shows a smiling man in an orange turban and text in Kannada script. Several people are visible in the background.2010-10-11October 11 20102010-10-11A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and places a hand on the head of a kneeling woman in a yellow and mauve sari. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and the word a person. Nearby a line of people in white and yellow clothes stands near a garland of marigolds and purple flowers, and a gold tray of offerings sits in front of the throne. The setting is a hall with an orange floor covering and a gold box at the right.2010-10-11October 11 20102010-10-11October 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne draped with yellow, purple and red flower garlands. The seated person wears an orange saffron robe, a long orange shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, with long swept-back hair, and has hands folded in lap. a person is seated in the centre of the throne. A devotee in a white shirt and yellow shawl kneels at the foot of the throne, bowing with head touching the footstool, while a man in saffron robes sits cross-legged to the left with palms joined. Behind them stands a large orange banner with a golden deity image and red-orange backdrop, a golden staff and ceremonial fan-like ornaments flank the throne, and a microphone stand is visible. The setting appears to be a Dasara celebration event with a padapuja-style bowing.2010-10-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy at a Dasara celebration stage. A man in white clothes bends forward to touch or bless the seated figure's head, while orange-robed sannyasis sit on the floor at both sides. Behind the throne, a large orange banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a Kannada-style title. To the right, a large golden murti of a goddess wears a jeweled crown, garlands and red-flowered decoration. Flower garlands drape the throne, and gold lamps stand beside it. a person cues: a central seated figure in saffron robes with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, receiving blessings on the throne. Visible attendees include sannyasis in orange and women in orange saris seated on the right.2010-10-17A photograph of a ceremony at a stage with a gold, ornately carved throne. A man with long dark hair, wearing orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, sits on a cushioned golden seat with a seated attendant beside him. A tall garland of bright flowers hangs on the empty throne next to him. Seated devotees in front of the stage, including a man in white with hands joined and a woman in a yellow and a white sari, offer prayers over brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in orange with a red tilak and the word Das partly visible. Swamiji (probable) is shown in person, seated on the golden throne, distinguished by his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2010-10-10A photograph of a ceremonial event on an ornate gold throne. A long-haired figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits smiling on the throne, which is draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A devotee in white clothes with a yellow shawl bows with forehead touching a gold footstool at the throne's base. Two seated attendants in orange and yellow sit at left, one with hands pressed together, and a woman in white and yellow sits at right. Behind the throne stands a large painted deity murti with a crown, red face and many necklaces, flanked by gold ceremonial staffs and a red banner with Kannada text reading Dasara. Red and patterned carpets cover the floor.2010-10-17October 11 20102010-10-11