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A seated row of people on a decorated stage at an outdoor event under a white canopy. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari with an orange head covering sits beside a figure in orange robes and a saffron turban, next to another orange-robed figure with a shawl and a man in a dark jacket. Men in white shirts and dhotis sit at the left, and a man in a light shirt sits at the far right. Two men in white garments stand behind the row near the backdrop. Red cloth covers the stage tables, and purple and white flowers line the front edge. Behind them, a painted backdrop shows a seated saffron-robed sage with a white beard beside a red gopuram temple tower with palm trees, and framed photographs decorate the yellow wall panels.

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A stage event with a row of seated dignitaries behind red-draped tables, flanked by white flower garlands and a brass oil lamp at left. Two saffron-robed monastics sit centre-stage: the left one wears an orange turban and an orange robe with a dark beaded necklace, and the right one wears an orange turban and orange robe while resting a hand near the face. Beside them, a man in a dark suit and a woman in a pink sari sit at right, while men in white dhotis and shirts sit at left, one wearing a saffron-and-green sash. Behind the stage hang framed photographs and a large backdrop portrait of a bearded saint seated in meditation among palm trees, with Kannada script on a yellow banner at left.2010-01-13Outdoor stage event under a white and purple canopy, with a large backdrop showing a painted portrait of a bearded sage with a long white beard and orange robe beside a red temple tower. On the stage, several seated figures: a man in white with a walking-stick-like support and a seated man in white holding papers, a man in glasses in white, an older man in a dark suit with a green sash, two men in saffron/orange robes with orange turbans and orange shawls seated in the centre, a man in a dark suit, a woman in a magenta sari, and a man in a light shirt at the right end. Red-draped tables in front, with flower arrangements in the foreground.2010-01-13A stage event with a row of seated dignitaries behind red-draped tables decorated with purple and white flowers. On the far left, a man in a black vest over white clothes sits in a wheelchair. Next to him, a man in white shirt and trousers holds a paper. In the centre, a man in white kurta holds papers and another in a white shirt with a green-white-saffron scarf sits nearby. On the right, a saffron-robed sannyasi wears a rudraksha mala and sits beside a younger man in orange, while another person in orange with a shaved head rests a hand near his chin. Behind them, a large banner shows a saffron-robed saint seated among palms beside a pink temple gopuram, framed by a garland of red flowers. A brass lamp stands on the right with a white flower garland. Small framed photographs of temple festivals line the left backdrop.2010-01-13A seated stage gathering at an outdoor event with red-draped tables and white floral garlands. Behind them, a large backdrop shows a bearded saint in orange robes seated beside a red temple tower with palms, and a yellow panel with framed photographs. From left, men in white shirts and dark-framed glasses sit in chairs; a man in a red-and-orange turban and orange robes sits center-left; two saffron-robed monks sit next to him, one with a shaved head and one with a turban-like orange cloth. Further right, a man in a dark jacket and a woman in a magenta sari sit, and a man in a light shirt stands at the edge. An attendant in white bends toward the seated group near the back. Bottles of water and white and purple flowers decorate the stage edge.2010-01-13A stage event with a row of seated men in front of a large backdrop showing a painted or printed portrait of a bearded sage in red and white robes seated before a red temple gopuram with palm trees. Pink and red flower garland frames the backdrop. In the centre, a man in an orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala sits reading a booklet at a red-draped table with flower arrangements. Flanking him are seated men in white shirts and dhotis, one in a dark waistcoat with a saffron and green sash, and another in a dark vest reading a booklet. A younger man in orange stands behind the group. The centre figure's appearance does not clearly establish an identity, so no identity is asserted.2010-01-13A stage event with a large backdrop showing a painted portrait of a bearded saint in orange robes seated before a red gopuram temple, framed by a garland of red and white flowers. Seated in a row on red-draped chairs are several people: on the left an older man in white shirt and trousers holding papers, a man in white with a saffron-and-white shawl, and a young man in an orange robe with an orange turban and a rudraksha mala who sits with hands clasped. Beside him, a senior monastic in orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits with a flower-garlanded brass oil lamp (deepa) in front of him. At the far right, a monk in orange with an orange turban sits with arms crossed, next to a man in white with a dark vest. Flower arrangements in purple and white decorate the stage front.2010-01-13A stage event with a large backdrop photograph of a bearded, white-haired sage in orange robes seated before a red temple gopuram, framed by a garland of pink and white flowers. Seated on a row of chairs behind red-draped tables are several people: on the left an older man in a white shirt and light trousers, next to a man in a white kurta with an orange-and-green-striped shawl and glasses. Two men in saffron-orange robes sit in the center: the left one wears an orange turban and rudraksha mala, the right one has a shaved head and holds a folded object. At right, another person in an orange turban and orange robe has arms crossed. A brass oil lamp stands on a tall stand decorated with a white flower garland, with floral arrangements below. A camera operator is visible at the right edge.2010-01-13A stage event with a row of seated guests behind red-draped tables decorated with purple and white flowers. At left, two saffron-robed sannyasis sit with orange head coverings, one with a rudraksha mala, one resting his hand near his face. Beside them a man in a dark waistcoat over white clothes talks with a man in a dark suit and tie. Next is a woman in a magenta sari with gold jewellery, then a man in a brown waistcoat and white dhoti, and at right a man in a pale blue shirt and grey trousers. Staff in white and pink shirts stand behind. The backdrop shows framed temple photographs on yellow panels and a temple tower on a side banner.2010-01-13A stage event with a seated man in orange and red at the right, wearing an orange turban, orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, hands clasped on his lap, sitting beside a red-draped table with flowers. Two elderly men in white shirts sit at left on red-cushioned chairs, one with his hand at his chin. Behind them a large backdrop shows a bearded saint in orange seated in meditation, with palm trees and a temple, and small framed photos of saffron-robed devotees line the orange wall beside a flower garland. Five people are visible.2010-01-13December 30 20082008-12-30 +1 copiesA stage at a Kannada-language jayanthi celebration with a green and red banner reading in Kannada and English. Central red thrones are occupied: a long-haired man in white holds a red microphone and speaks, and beside him a bearded man in white sits on a throne. Several saffron-robed sannyasis sit on chairs along the stage, and a bald, bare-chested older man in white dhoti sits at the left edge. Standing attendants in white clothes stand behind the stage, and marigold and tulsi garlands in yellow, purple and white hang along the dais edge.2007-01-30A festive stage event under a red and gold canopy with garlands hanging from the ceiling. A row of seated figures sits on ornate red thrones behind a flower-and-garland draped table. In the centre, a bald saffron-robed monk speaks into a microphone while a man in white sits beside him. To the right, a saffron-robed figure with long hair and a crown-like headwear reads from a book, next to a woman in orange. Other monks in orange robes sit along the stage and standing attendants in white line the back. A green and yellow banner in Kannada reads the title of a Mahaswamiji's 60th Jayanthi celebration. Pink and purple flower arrangements fill the foreground.2007-01-30