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A stage ceremony during Dasara celebrations. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a saffron turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A standing attendant in orange dhoti stands at left. A woman in white and yellow sari holds a ritual item toward the seated figure, while a man in white kneels before the throne. Behind the throne is a large goddess murti in red and gold with a tall crown, flanked by smaller deity figures on decorated thrones. Rows of brass oil lamps fill the foreground. A large orange backdrop displays the Kannada word for Dasara and a portrait of a smiling saffron-turbaned man.

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October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A festive stage at a Dasara celebration with a large orange backdrop bearing Kannada text reading Dasara and a line about worship. A man in orange robes and an orange turban sits enthroned on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold garlands, with a golden parasol above him. To his left stands a man in an orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala. Two women in white and red saris and two children in black and red attire kneel or approach the throne. Behind the throne is a large decorated deity murti with a crown and red-and-gold adornments, and a painted portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban appears on the backdrop. Rows of brass oil lamps fill the foreground, and garlanded decorated stands flank the stage.2010-10-17A stage at a Dasara celebration with an orange backdrop reading "Dasara" in large letters and "Jagannatha Aradhane" beneath it, flanked by a large portrait labelled with a Kannada-style banner and a painted deity face on the right. A seated figure in saffron clothing with an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, while attendants in white dhotis and saris kneel and stand around the throne. Several people in white and green saris and saffron robes attend the scene. In the foreground, rows of small clay oil lamps are lit on the floor, and a decorated deity image sits on a gold seat with flower garlands on the left. The setting is a festive worship ceremony with lamps, offerings and attendants.2010-10-17Stage photo at a Dasara celebration: a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold ornaments sits on a gold throne with a gold canopy, while attendants in orange, red and white garments and dhotis perform puja around him. Behind them a large painted deity murti with crown and red-and-gold adornment, and a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi appear on a red-and-orange backdrop. Rows of small oil lamps line the front of the stage, with garlanded side altars holding smaller deity images. Probable Swamiji cues: orange turban, saffron robes and beaded necklaces on the throned figure, who appears to be receiving puja.2010-10-17Stage 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.2010-10-17Photograph of a Dasara celebration on a stage at Sri Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with marigold garlands, a golden parasol overhead, and ceremonial trident and staff beside it. Standing before him, a man in an orange robe assists, while a woman in white and several children in orange, black and blue outfits approach. To the right stands a large red-and-silver deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments, next to a smaller golden-canopied throne with garlands. A banner behind shows a portrait labelled with the Kannada word for Dasara and a smiling portrait of a saffron-turbaned man. Rows of oil lamps line the foreground.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17 +1 copiesPhoto of a Dasara celebration stage with an orange backdrop bearing a large portrait of a smiling man in orange robes and a Kannada heading reading Dasara. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne under a gold umbrella, garlanded with marigolds and roses. A man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward with his hands on the seated figure's head in blessing, while a woman in a purple sari kneels beside the throne. Nearby, a man in an orange robe kneels holding a fan-like staff, and others in white and yellow shawls sit on the floor. A large decorated deity murti with a silver crown and jewellery stands at right, and gold lion-shaped seats flank the stage.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17