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Photograph of a padapuja at a Dasara celebration in Hyderabad. A figure in orange robes with a saffron head wrap and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and orange flowers, while devotees offer worship at his feet. A man in white kneels at the foot of the throne, and women in white and blue-green saffron-bordered saris stand nearby. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban above the Kannada word Dasara, with a gold parasol at left and garlands at right.

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Photograph of a Dasara celebration at a stage with a large orange backdrop. A man in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers, and is being honoured by devotees. Several people in white and cream traditional clothes, including a man in white dhoti kneeling and a woman in white sari, attend him; a woman in red sari stands nearby. Oil lamps and offerings are on the floor, and a large deity murti with a crown and red-and-gold adornments appears on the right. A large printed banner behind shows a portrait labelled with the Kannada word for Dasara and a figure in orange turban. Probable Swamiji on the throne, identified by orange turban, saffron robes, and rudraksha mala.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a Dasara celebration event with a large orange backdrop printed with a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban and the word Dasara in Kannada and English. A man in an orange robe with an orange turban and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with an umbrella canopy, garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. Women in white saris and a woman in a purple sari stand in a line before him, and a man in a white dhoti kneels at lower left arranging rows of small oil lamps on a tray. A man in a white dhoti with a red border stands nearby, and other attendants in white and light shirts surround the throne, with a decorated deity image visible at the right edge. The Dasara signage and orange backdrop frame the scene.2010-10-17Photograph of a Dasara celebration stage with a large orange banner bearing a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban and the Kannada word for Dasara. A saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala and orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with lion-shaped armrests, decorated with garlands and a golden umbrella overhead. Devotees in white garments and white saris stand around, one woman in a white sari with red floral print offering or bowing before the throne, while a man in white dhoti and shirt with folded hands and a man in a white shirt stand nearby. Ritual items include a trident-like staff, a kalasha-style brass pot, and flower arrangements.2010-10-17A 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 20102010-10-17A photograph of a golden throne draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands in an event hall with an orange backdrop. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha-style beads sits on the throne holding a small child in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a bright orange turban, orange robe and beaded necklace, with long hair visible at the shoulders. A woman in a white sari kneels before the throne, a woman in a blue and green sari stands beside it, and a man in white dhoti and shirt and a man in orange stand nearby. A large banner behind shows an illustrated portrait in orange, Kannada text reading Dasara and a goddess image. Gold ceremonial umbrella and staff stand at the sides, and scattered flower petals cover the floor.2010-10-17A photograph of a padapuja ceremony at a dais with a large gold throne decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow and purple. A seated figure with long swept-back hair wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and is probable Swamiji by appearance cues. A man in white kurta and dhoti kneels and bends to wash the feet of the seated figure, resting on a gold footstool with a cushion. On the left, a man in orange robes kneels nearby. On the right, several women in orange and saffron clothing sit with hands folded. Behind them is an orange banner with Kannada script and a deity image, and a trishula and ornate gold staffs stand at the sides.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.2010-10-17A 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 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.2010-10-17A photograph of a Dasara celebration stage with a large orange backdrop. A person in an orange robe and turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy and garlands, while a man in white kurta and dhoti bends forward to touch or anoint the seated figure's head. On the left, a seated man in white with a yellow shawl sits beside a smaller gold throne holding a deity murti decorated with garlands. Two women in white with yellow shawls kneel on the right, one with hands folded. A large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban and a deity image in red and gold. A red carpet lies on the floor.2010-10-17