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A Dasara celebration in a hall with an orange backdrop bearing large red Kannada and English headings, including 'Dasara' and 'Jagannmatheya Aradhane'. In the centre, an ornate gold throne holds a silver-framed deity murti of the Divine Mother, draped in garlands of yellow, red, green and purple flowers. Beside it, a second gold throne with a decorated goddess face above it. A woman in an orange sari sits on the floor behind a small lectern with a microphone, and a row of seated devotees in white, blue, pink and orange clothing sits on the floor facing her, several with hands folded in greeting. Two shaven-headed men in white dhotis sit in the foreground with microphones before them.

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A photograph inside a hall with an orange backdrop bearing the Kannada word for Dasara and the English words Divine Mother. A golden ornate throne on the left holds a deity murti decorated with yellow, orange, red and green flower garlands. A seated figure in an orange robe and a rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne in the centre, flanked by a large framed image of a goddess. Around the front, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in red, women in white and blue saris, and a woman in pink. Two shaved-headed men in white ritual cloth sit in the lower left foreground, one holding a microphone. A few people in white and yellow sit to the right, with hands folded in greeting.2010-10-11A seated figure in an orange and saffron robe with an orange turban and layered marigold and multicolour flower garlands sits on an ornate gold throne beneath a gold parasol at the back of a stage. A gold kalasha-style staff and ceremonial fans flank the throne. In front, about a dozen devotees in white and yellow traditional clothes kneel on an orange mat with brass plates of offerings and flowers, one woman with hands folded. A backdrop with large orange lettering reads Dasara, celebration of the Divine Mother, indicating a Dasara ceremony. Incense smoke rises at left. The seated figure's identity is not determinable from appearance.2010-10-17October 11 20102010-10-11October 11 20102010-10-11A 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 10 20102010-10-10A photograph of a Dasara celebration hall with an orange-red backdrop bearing large Kannada-style lettering and a dark banner reading 'Dasara'. Around him, about a dozen seated devotees in white and yellow dhotis or saris kneel on an orange cloth, some holding offering trays. In front, a long row of brass bowls and lamps lines the floor, and a small brass offering plate sits near a gold pedestal. A figure in white sits to the right beside another ceremonial brass stand, and a tall gold ceremonial staff stands at the edge of the platform. Smoke rises at left.2010-10-17A stage event with an orange backdrop printed with large Kannada script and the English word Dasara, Celebrating the Universal Mother. On the left a golden deity murti is adorned with yellow and purple marigold garlands beneath a multicoloured parasol. On the right a large deity image wears red and gold ornaments and marigold garlands. At centre a man in orange robes and a garland sits on an ornate garlanded throne under a yellow fringed parasol. Before him, several seated devotees in white and yellow saris and white dhotis sit on orange mats in front of brass plates and offerings. Two priests with shaved heads and white cloth sit at the left with microphones and a brass bell.2010-10-12October 16 20102010-10-16A photograph of a ceremony in front of a red and orange banner reading Dasara with Kannada text. A man seated on a gold throne with a floral garland of yellow, orange, green and purple flowers wears orange robes and has bare upper arms, a tilak mark on his forehead, and his eyes closed. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a man in a white dhoti and shirt on the left, a woman in a cream sari with gold border in the centre, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a sacred thread, and women in white and yellow saris on the right. A small brass tray with fruit sits beside the throne and a deity image with red flower garlands is visible at the right edge. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, orange clothing and a rudraksha-style garland, placed on a throne in a ritual setting.2010-10-12A photo of a ceremony on a stage with a red banner reading Dasara, Celebration of the D... and partial Kannada text. A seated figure on a gold throne wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a green-and-gold cloth, with garlands of flowers draped over the throne; a gold ceremonial umbrella stands above. Beside them, a man in white kurta with hands folded in namaste sits, and several people in white dhotis and gold necklaces sit with palms pressed together. In the foreground, women in yellow and white saris sit with their backs to the camera facing the stage. A decorated gold-trimmed table and a microphone stand are visible. Seated figures are considered a single ceremony with about ten people visible in total.2010-10-15A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers, before a red backdrop showing a large painted deity face with a crown. Beside him stands a golden palanquin-style canopy with a multicoloured fringed umbrella and a decorated deity murti garlanded in colourful flower strings. Several devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white, pink and yellow saris and white dhotis, facing the throne. A brass ritual staff stands near the throne, and a floral arrangement sits in the lower left corner. The man's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the identification is uncertain.2010-10-17