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A seated man on a large ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a saffron-orange cloth wrap and a long dark rudraksha mala with a short tilak mark on his forehead, hands resting in his lap. He sits before a red banner with Kannada script and English text reading Celebration of the D..., beside a large decorated deity murti with a crown, ornate necklaces and red flowers. Around him, about ten devotees sit on the floor and chairs in white, yellow and red clothes, some with folded hands, while brass plates of fruit and offerings sit on a gold stand in front.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala and long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a bright orange backdrop. Behind him stands a large painted or printed deity image wearing a crown, ornate necklaces and garlands. Seated devotees on the floor offer trays with fruit, flowers and small silver bowls. A woman in a purple sari sits to the right, and a woman in a red blouse sits at left. Swamiji (probable) is the figure on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala, and his role is seated teacher receiving devotees. The scene is an indoor satsang or puja setting with a black curtain and white wall at right.2010-10-11October 11 20102010-10-11A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, feet resting on a gold footstool, as people kneel and sit on the floor before him. Behind the throne stands a large golden deity murti adorned with pearl necklaces and flower garlands. Devotees in white and yellow clothing press their palms together in namaskar. A woman in a magenta sari sits cross-legged on the right, and an older woman in red sits in a chair on the left. Silver-foiled trays of sweets and fruit with flowers sit on a gold stand in front. An orange banner with Kannada text and a decorative logo hangs behind the throne, and the setting is a bright indoor hall with cream walls and dark curtains. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, presented in a seated satsang setting.2010-10-11A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with bare feet. Behind him is a large painted deity murti with a crown and garlands, against an orange banner. A woman in a red blouse and white sari sits in front with hands joined in namaskar, while a woman in a magenta sari holds a small offering. Trays with apples, flowers and small brass lamps are arranged before the throne, and devotees in white and yellow sit to the right. a person appears in person on the throne, identified by orange saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak.2010-10-11A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, sitting cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Before him, a row of devotees sits with hands joined in anjali, including a woman in a red top, a woman in a magenta sari, and women in green and yellow saris. Trays of fruit, apples, flowers and small offerings sit in front of the throne. Behind the throne a large painted deity murti with a crown and gold jewellery is framed by a bright orange backdrop with Kannada script. The Swamiji candidate matches the appearance cues of long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, so this is a probable identification. The scene reads as an offering or darshan gathering in a hall.2010-10-11October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a Dasara celebration in a hall with an orange backdrop reading "Dasara" and "Celebration of the Divine Mother". A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne under a golden canopy wears an orange cloth and rudraksha-style garlands, with a long white-and-orange shawl draped over the shoulders; the figure's distinctive orange and garland cues match the page's a person reference, so this is a probable appearance-based candidate. Devotees in white and yellow sit on the orange floor mat in front, some with hands in anjali and others with offerings arranged on a tray. Brass items and garlands lie near the throne, and a few people stand at the rear beside a stage and curtains.2010-10-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) at a stage backed by a large orange banner with Kannada script and a painted goddess image. The seated figure wears an orange turban, an orange garment and a green and red flower garland. Beside the throne stand gold ceremonial staffs and a gold ornamented lion-face stand. To the right, a decorated deity murti is adorned with multicoloured garlands beneath a colourful umbrella. Several people sit on the floor before the stage, including a woman in a white sari, men in white dhotis, a woman in a yellow shawl and a child in a white outfit. A figure is identified in the caption and page as Swamiji (probable) based on the orange turban, orange clothing and garlands.2010-10-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak sits on an ornate gold throne with eyes closed and hands folded, a person. Around him, devotees in white and cream traditional dress, several women wearing yellow and orange shawls, sit on the floor in front of the throne. To the right, a gilded deity murti adorned with red flowers, jewellery and a crown stands beside a gold-decorated stand. Offerings and a brass plate rest near the throne base.2010-10-10October 11 20102010-10-11A photograph of a Dasara celebration ceremony on a stage. A man in an orange turban and orange robe, adorned with yellow and multicoloured garlands, sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-like back and gold armrests. Behind him a large red banner shows a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban and Kannada-script text. Seated devotees in white and yellow traditional clothes, including a foreign woman in white at left, perform puja with brass plates and offerings in front of the throne. A small fire or incense smoke rises at left, and a decorated umbrella stands beside the throne. Ritual lamps and flower garlands surround the scene.2010-10-17October 10 20102010-10-10