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A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a large orange backdrop showing a golden deity murti and Kannada script, beside an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions. A person with long dark hair wears a green sari and gold armlet and steps toward the throne with arms extended. Nearby, a man in an orange top and white dhoti with gold border bends forward offering a white cloth or papers, while others stand behind him, including a man in an orange shawl. Marigold garlands decorate the backdrop.

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A photo of a stage event beside an orange backdrop with Kannada script reading 'Navaratri' style text and a large golden deity murti face with floral garlands. A woman with long dark hair wears a green sari and gold armlet and gestures with open hands while standing near an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Beside her, a man in a red-maroon kurta with gold-bordered white dhoti is bending forward holding a book, while another man in an orange robe stands behind him. Several people in the background are seated, and marigold and rose garlands decorate the scene.2010-10-10A photograph of a ceremony in front of a bright orange backdrop showing a large goddess image with a red floral garland. A figure with long dark hair in a green sari stands on the steps of an ornate gold throne, holding a white box. Beside the throne a man in a saffron-orange robe holds a white folder, and a woman in red stands near brass offerings. In the foreground a man in white clothing lies prostrate on the floor, touching the ground in obeisance. Ornate gold carved armrests and pedestal flank the throne.2010-10-10A woman in a lime-green sari with long dark hair and gold armlets stands beside an ornate gold throne with red cushions, reaching toward a man in a red kurta with a white dhoti and orange shawl who bends forward to receive papers from her. A large orange banner behind shows a golden deity murti with a crown, flower garlands and a red-and-yellow floral arrangement. Kannada text and an English word appear on the banner. Brass items sit on the side pedestals. A second man in orange stands at the back. The event appears to be a formal ceremony on a stage.2010-10-10 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10A figure in a green sari with long dark hair and a garland stands on a gilded throne with red cushions, handing a white envelope to a man in orange robes. Behind, a large orange banner shows a golden deity face with a crown and jewellery, with Kannada text. A man in a red robe and white dhoti bows low at the side of the throne, while another man in red and white stands at right holding an envelope. A small kalasha-like bowl and gold stand sit near the throne. Gilded panels frame the throne.2010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10A photograph of a person with long dark hair wearing a flowing green sari and gold armband, standing beside an ornate gold throne with red cushions and stepping onto its footstool. The person extends a hand toward a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who offers a white cloth or envelope. Behind them, a man and a woman in orange-saffron robes stand in front of a large orange backdrop with Kannada script and a copper-coloured deity murti adorned with garlands and jewelled necklaces. Gold-trimmed side tables hold fruit and offerings. The swami figure wears a green sari with gold ornaments, matching the a person cues of long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold adornments, and is seated on the golden throne in a ceremonial role.2010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10A photograph of a stage event with a bright orange backdrop bearing large lettering and Kannada text reading ಜಗನ್ಮಾತೆಯ ಆರಾಧನೆ. A large decorated deity murti of a goddess with a crown, earrings and beaded necklaces is on the right. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a green draped garment and gold armband, stands beside an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a gold footstool, reaching to take papers from a young man in a red kurta with a green-and-gold shawl. Another young man in a red kurta and white dhoti holds papers on the right, and a woman in red sits near the throne. Offerings and a gold stand are visible at the edge of the stage.2010-10-10A photograph of a Dasara celebration stage at Sripuram, Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands. A devotee in a white top and yellow shawl kneels before the throne, washing or honouring the seated person's bare feet at a gold footstool, as in padapuja. Orange-robed sannyasis sit on the floor at left and right. A large painted deity image of a goddess with a crown and red face stands behind the throne, with a gold trident and a decorated umbrella at right. An orange banner behind reads the Kannada/Telugu celebration title.2010-10-17A long-haired figure in a light green draped garment stands on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, leaning forward to receive a white cloth or envelope from a man in a maroon kurta and white dhoti. Behind them stands a woman in a sari and an orange-robed attendant. The red-orange backdrop shows a large gilded deity murti with a crown, earrings and jewelled necklaces, and a gold palanquin-style structure. A partially visible man in white on the right and a cloth-draped gold table with offerings complete the scene.2010-10-10A standing figure with long dark hair, wearing a green sari-style draped garment with a gold border and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, presses palms together in a namaste greeting in front of an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Behind, a large orange banner with Kannada script and a golden deity murti adorned with garlands, jewelry and a crown fills the right side. A smaller figure in orange robes stands at the right edge beside the murti. Flower garlands and a small brass offering tray sit near the throne.2010-10-10