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A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, garlanded with marigold and rose garlands, on a stage decorated with flowers. Rows of small oil lamps line the front of the stage. To the left a portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban, and to the right a large painted deity murti with a tall crown and jewelled adornments stands beside a gold palanquin-style seat with a kalasha-like top. A banner in Kannada script reads Dasara with a Kannada subtitle, set on a red-orange backdrop. The scene appears to be a Dasara celebration at a Hyderabad venue.

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Stage set for a Dasara celebration: a seated figure in orange robes, orange turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with garlands, flanked by garlanded deity murti on smaller gilded thrones and tall decorative standards. Rows of oil lamps lie in front of the stage beneath a large orange backdrop showing a smiling figure in orange turban and a goddess image, with a Kannada banner reading Dasara and a Jagannatha aradhane caption. A purported a person appearance is only probable from the orange turban, mala and ornate clothing, and the seated figure is distinctive enough to label; the throne and setting alone do not confirm identity.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A seated figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne at the centre of a stage, framed by gold-painted seats, garlands of marigolds and a decorative parasol. Flanking thrones hold small deity murti decorated with flowers, and a gold lion sculpture stands beside the right throne. A large orange backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban on the left, Kannada script reading Dasara and the word Dasara in English, and a large painted image of a goddess with a crown and red-gold adornments on the right. Rows of brass oil lamps line the stage floor in front. Garlands and flowers decorate the stage.2010-10-17Stage set for a Dasara celebration, with a large red backdrop showing a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and a deity face with a crown and ornaments on the right. Dasara appears in large white letters with Kannada text above. A central gold throne is decorated with yellow and orange garlands, and a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on it under a golden umbrella canopy. Flanking thrones hold garlanded deity murtis, and rows of oil lamps line the stage floor in front of the throne.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Stage set for a Dasara celebration with a large orange backdrop printed with a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and the Kannada word for Dasara. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, garlanded with marigolds and multicoloured flowers. The figure has long swept-back hair, a crown or turban and orange clothing, which matches the page's appearance cues for Swamiji (probable). Flanking the central throne are two smaller gold thrones holding deity murtis, one on the left and one on the right with a lion-style base. A large decorated deity murti of a goddess with a crown and jewelled necklaces is depicted on the backdrop at right. Rows of oil lamps line the front of the stage. No other physical people are visible.2010-10-17A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne-style seat at the centre of a stage. A saffron-and-gold backdrop reads Dasara and a Kannada word beside a poster-sized portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban. Two gold-decorated palanquins with floral garlands and colourful canopies flank the throne, and to the right stands a large image of a goddess with red-painted face and rich jewellery. Rows of oil lamps line the front of the stage. Ceiling lights and stage rigging are visible above.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne centred on a stage under a metal truss roof with stage lights and a ceiling fan. Behind the throne hangs a large orange banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban on the left and a decorated deity figure on the right, with a kannada word and Dasara written in large letters. Two smaller golden thrones on either side hold decorated deity murtis garlanded with flowers and shaded by colourful umbrellas. Rows of lamps line the front of the stage.2010-10-17Stage set for a Dasara celebration with a robed seated figure on an ornate gold throne at centre, flanked by two gilded thrones. The central figure wears orange robes, rudraksha beads and a vibhuti mark on the forehead, with garlands of yellow and marigold flowers draped on the throne. To the left, a gilded throne holds a small deity murti garlanded with flowers. To the right, a lion-supported gold throne holds a garlanded murti beneath a multi-coloured canopy. Behind is an orange backdrop with a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and a tall devi image with a crown and red-and-gold attire. Rows of small oil lamps line the front platform, and orange carpet covers the stage. A scalloped white valance hangs above.2010-10-17Photograph of a Dasara celebration stage with an orange backdrop bearing the Kannada and English word Dasara and a large portrait of a man in an orange turban. A figure in orange robes and a saffron turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, and a gold footrest in front. To the left stands a gold throne holding a small deity murti garlanded with flowers, and to the right another gold throne with a garland-draped seat flanked by a gold lion-like figure. A large deity mural hangs behind, rows of oil lamps sit along the front of the stage, and a gold kalasha-topped staff stands beside the seats. a person seated centre in orange robes and saffron turban with rudraksha-style adornment, appearance-based only.2010-10-17A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. A rudraksha mala and gold necklace are visible. Flanking the throne are decorated deity murti figures with garlands: on the left a small deity, on the right a large painted-style goddess figure with a crown and jewelled adornments. Golden peetha stands and ornamental kalasha-like objects surround the stage. Behind is a large orange backdrop with a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and the Kannada word and English 'Dasara' printed on it. The stage edge has many small lamps lit.2010-10-17