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A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers and wearing rudraksha beads, while devotees stand before him. A man in a white dhoti with a bare upper body and a child in white stand near the throne, a woman in white with a long braid and yellow shawl offers at the side, and other women in salwar kameez stand nearby. To the left, a small deity murti sits on a gold palanquin decorated with flowers. A large orange banner behind shows a smiling man in an orange turban, the word Dasara in Kannada script, and a painted goddess face at the right. Many small oil lamps are arranged on the floor in front. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne wearing orange robes, a saffron turban and rudraksha malas, with a gold necklace.

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A photograph of a Dasara celebration at a stage set with an orange backdrop. A seated figure on a gold ornate throne with a gold canopy wears an orange robe, an orange turban, and a beaded mala, and is surrounded by yellow and orange flower garlands. Several people in white dhotis and orange clothing stand around the throne, and a woman in a blue sari and another in a white sari with yellow border approach to offer respects. Brass lamps sit on a red carpet in front. Behind the throne, a large painted banner shows a man in an orange turban and a large golden deity mural. The seated figure with orange turban and mala matches the appearance cues; the image's banner text reads Dasara, so the setting is a Dasara celebration. a person is seated on the throne receiving devotees.2010-10-17Photo of a Dasara celebration stage with a large orange backdrop bearing Kannada text reading Dasara and Jagannatha Aradhane. A seated figure in orange robes, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold umbrella, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. a person is seated on the throne, smiling. Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and white saris stand and attend, and a young girl in a white dress offers something to the seated figure. In front, rows of small brass and copper bowls. A large portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban appears at upper left, and a decorated deity murti with a crown and jewelry appears at right.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A stage decorated for Dasara with an orange backdrop bearing the Kannada word for Dasara and a portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange head covering sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, garlanded with flowers. Several devotees in white dhotis, saris and kurtas stand around the throne, some bowing or touching the seated figure's feet. To the right stands a large painted deity image of Devi with a crown and red face, and to the left a garlanded deity murti on a gold stand. Rows of small oil lamps line the front of the stage. Approximately 15 people are visible.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a Dasara celebration on a stage with an orange-red backdrop showing a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, and Kannada and English lettering reading Dasara. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy wears an orange-saffron dhoti and cloth, an orange turban, and an orange rudraksha-style bead necklace, with flower garlands draped over the throne; a woman in a white sari with a red-patterned border stands at the right holding a tray. Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and shirts, a woman in a blue sari, and a woman in white stand attending. Brass plates or bowls with offerings sit in the foreground, and a gold-handled staff is held beside the throne.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A 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.2010-10-17Dasara celebration on an ornate gold throne (peetha) before a large orange banner with Kannada script and the word Dasara. A figure in orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha-style beaded mala sits on the throne, which is decorated with marigold and red flower garlands. A standing attendant in orange dhoti and shawl, at left, offers something to him, and a group of young girls in green, maroon and blue dresses, with a woman in white, approach the throne. To the right stands a large silver-toned deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments, and rows of small oil lamps line the floor in front. A decorative umbrella (chhatra) hangs above the throne.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17