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A photograph of a ceremonial event on a stage with an orange banner behind it. A large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe is printed on the banner, alongside the text "DASARA" and "the Divine Mother". A central figure in an orange robe and orange shawl, with long hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold umbrella overhead, the throne garlanded with marigolds. A man in white dhoti and shawl bows low with hands on the throne's footstool. To the left, a seated man in a yellow shawl and an orange-robed man with folded hands sit near a smaller golden throne holding a deity murti decorated with flowers. On the right, two women in white robes with yellow shawls sit on the floor, one with hands raised in namaste. Ceremonial trident-like staffs stand on either side.

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A stage ceremony at a Dasara celebration: a woman in an orange sari sits on an ornate gold throne with a crown-topped canopy, while a man in white dhoti and orange-trimmed shawl bends to offer a padapuja to her feet. A second golden throne with a floral garland stands to the left, and a seated man in white and yellow shawl watches. A large backdrop shows an orange-turbaned smiling man beside Kannada text and a deity image, with a golden umbrella and kalasha-like ornaments on stands. Two women in white and yellow shawls sit at right, one holding flowers. Cut flowers and garlands decorate the platform.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Dasara celebration with a large orange backdrop. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a beaded necklace, sitting on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands. A man in a white dhoti with a red shawl and a yellow-bordered wrap kneels and bows his head toward the throne's footstool, while a standing man in orange clothes claps his hands nearby. Two more seated people in white and yellow sit at the sides, and a deity murti adorned with garlands sits on a smaller gold throne to the left. A large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban appears on the backdrop, with Kannada text reading Dasara and Aradhane visible above the stage. Oriental rugs cover the floor.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a Dasara celebration stage with an orange backdrop featuring a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, and Kannada-script banner lettering reading Dasara. A seated figure in a long orange robe with a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and red flower garlands, with hands on the head of a man in white who bends forward in reverence. A seated attendant in orange robes kneels at left beside a gold stool, and a partially visible person in yellow appears at the right edge. Gold lamp stands and a trident-like ritual staff flank the throne.2010-10-17A photograph of a Dasara celebration stage with a large orange backdrop. A long-haired figure in saffron robes and orange shawl with rudraksha garlands sits enthroned on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold garlands, a golden umbrella overhead; the appearance is a probable Swamiji (probable) cue match with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha, seated as the central figure. Seated devotees in saffron to the left hold palms together, and a person in white lies prostrate on a red carpet in front. Women in orange and saffron kneel at lower right, and a deity murti sits on a decorated seat at left. The backdrop shows a painted portrait of a smiling man in orange turban and the words Dasara and Aradhana.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A stage event at a Dasara celebration: a seated woman in an orange sari sits on an ornate gold throne with a mic stand before her, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A man in orange robes sits with hands folded near a man lying prostrate in white and yellow shawl, and two women in white with yellow shawls kneel with hands joined at right. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and the word Dasara in red and gold script. A second gold throne at left holds a garlanded deity murti with a red cushion. Gold trident and ceremonial staffs stand at the sides, and an orange carpet lies in front.2010-10-17A photograph of a Dasara celebration on a stage. A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, with a garland of yellow and orange flowers around the throne. A man in white clothes kneels and bows his head to the foot of the throne, with a golden footstool in front. To the left, seated figures in orange robes sit on the floor, and to the right, women in orange saris press their palms together and watch. A large orange banner behind shows a smiling portrait labelled with a Kannada/Sanskrit title and a Devi image on the right. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the throne, identified by a saffron/orange robe, a rudraksha mala and long hair, while the bowing man is a devotee. Floral garlands, golden ceremonial staffs and a microphone stand are visible.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17