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A figure in a red-maroon robe with a grey-green turban and a rudraksha mala stands in front of an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar with head bowed. Behind is a large orange banner with Kannada script and the word 'Celebration'. To the right is a large glossy image of a goddess with a crown, red-and-white garlands and jeweled necklaces, beside a gilt ceremonial object. Gold-framed decorative elements and flower garlands surround the stage.

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October 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08A seated figure in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and garland decoration, speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him a large backdrop shows a large silver-plated deity murti of a goddess with crown, earrings and garlands on the right, and a smaller gold-coloured deity figure with garlands and a yellow-fringed parasol on the left. Another yellow-fringed parasol stands above the throne. The red stage backdrop displays large Kannada script and an English line reading Celebration. A small oil lamp stands on the stage floor, and a fan is visible on the right. The setting appears to be a public satsang event.2010-10-12October 08 20102010-10-08A photograph of a stage set for the Dasara celebration, with a large orange backdrop. On the left, a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robes is printed on the backdrop, labelled as Paramahamsa Nithyananda. A gilded palanquin-style seat holds a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands. At centre, a figure in orange robes, an orange head wrap and rudraksha-style beads sits on a gold and red throne decorated with garlands, under a yellow fringed canopy, behind a microphone stand. On the right, a large golden deity murti wearing a tall crown and many jewelled necklaces stands beside a fan. Several partly visible heads of seated listeners are at the bottom edge of the frame.2010-10-12October 08 20102010-10-08October 08 20102010-10-08A photograph of a stage backdrop for Dasara, with Kannada script reading ದಸರಾ and the English words 'Celebrating the Divine Mother' and 'Jagannmateya Aradhane' style subtitles on an orange background. At left, a smiling man in an orange turban is shown in a printed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithya" on the backdrop. Centre stage, a seated figure in red robes and a red-and-white beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, flanked by gold carved panels. At left stands a gold deity murti of a goddess adorned with yellow and red garlands on a gold lion-like vahana, and at right a large gold goddess image with a crown, layered necklaces and garlands. Several people in white and yellow clothing are seen at the bottom edge of the frame, partially visible in the audience.2010-10-08A photograph of a stage set for the Dasara celebration. A man in white dhoti and a cream-coloured head wrap sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing a gold necklace and garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. Flanking him are two golden lion and peacock-like vahana figures on garlanded seats with fringed parasols, and a large bronze-coloured deity murti adorned with jewelry and a crown stands at right. Behind them a large orange banner shows Kannada script reading Dasara and a celebration caption, with a portrait of a smiling man in orange at left.2010-10-16 +1 copies