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A photograph of a Dasara celebration puja in a hall with a red banner reading Dasara and Celebration of. A standing priest in an orange dhoti and orange head wrap, with a flower garland, holds a lit aarti lamp with multiple flames before an ornate golden throne draped in yellow and orange garlands, under a golden umbrella. A seated attendant in orange robes sits on the floor with hands folded beside rows of brass bowls and offerings. A third person in white stands at the back. Ornate golden pedestals and a golden tray with offerings are in front of the throne.

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A photograph of a Dasara celebration on a stage with a bright red backdrop reading 'Dasara' in large white and red script, with Kannada text and a line reading 'Celebration of the Divine Mother'. A standing priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange shawl with a flower garland holds a lit aarti lamp toward an ornate gold throne draped with garlands. A second person in orange kneels with hands joined on the orange carpeted floor, and a figure in white stands at the left edge. Rows of small brass vessels and offerings in trays are arranged along the left, and a gold padapuja-style platform with flowers sits before the throne. A wall-mounted fan and stage lights are visible. The scene reads as a puja with aarti before a seated deity murti on the throne.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Ceremonial scene at a Dasara celebration hall: a figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange head covering and a long green-and-red flower garland stands barefoot before a gilded ornate throne with a golden canopy and yellow-and-purple marigold garlands. A priest in white dhoti with a maroon border stands at left beside brass plates of offerings on a golden tray. Behind, a robed attendant tends a small flame. A red banner with Kannada script reading Dasara and Celebration is visible on the right wall, and a gold ceremonial fan stands at the right edge.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Photograph of a ritual aarti inside a hall with a red and white banner behind. A standing priest in orange robes and an orange turban wears a garland of marigolds and green leaves and holds a lit oil lamp in both hands. Beside him, a seated devotee in orange clothing presses palms together. A figure in white dhoti stands at the far left. On the right, an ornate gold throne with a canopy and yellow-white cushions, draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands, is occupied by a figure wearing an orange-red turban. Brass vessels with flower offerings sit on a gold tray and on the floor mat.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A Dasara celebration on a stage with an orange backdrop reading "Dasara" and "Celebration of the Divine" in English and Kannada. A seated figure in an orange turban, orange robe and layered red, yellow and white garlands sits on an ornate golden throne beneath a golden umbrella, a probable Swamiji depiction in an in_person-style role of presiding teacher. Several devotees in white and cream dress sit on the floor before the throne, some with palms joined in namaskar, one woman in white at the far left with hands together. Gold ritual items, a small offering arrangement with flowers, brass vessels and a lit lamp stand on the orange-draped floor, with a rising smoke wisp at left.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17