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A stage under a decorated red canopy with orange, purple and green paper streamers. A large printed banner reads "Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam Welcomes you" in English beside Kannada text, showing a portrait of a figure in white. In front, a white-clad man with a shaved head and two men in orange shawls stand at a white draped table with red chairs. A man in a checked shirt gestures toward a woman in an orange sari with a shawl. On the right, an older man in an orange shirt stands at the edge of the stage, while a few audience members sit in the foreground.

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July 15 20062006-07-15July 15 20062006-07-15July 15 20062006-07-15A school event in a village courtyard under a decorated tent ceiling with red, green and yellow streamers. A large banner reads Dhyanapeetam Welcomes you with a portrait of an elderly bearded man in a white turban. Behind a white table draped with a cloth, several seated people in saffron and orange clothing sit at microphones, with a standing man in a white shirt and dark trousers speaking at a stand on the left. Rows of women in colourful saris and children sit on a green mat in front, several children with flowers in their hair. Beyond them stand more villagers and a white-shirted man with a grey cap.2006-07-15A photograph of an outdoor event under a decorated red and yellow tent canopy with hanging green, orange and blue festoons and blue draped curtains. Behind the stage stands a white banner with Kannada script reading 'Sri Guru Deva' and a portrait of a bearded man in a circular frame. Several saffron-robed sannyasis and a few men in white shirts and dhotis stand together, one saffron-robed monk in front of a shaved-headed monk holds a palm gesture while another in pink-saffron cloth holds a booklet. A striped red-and-yellow pillar and red and orange flowers occupy the foreground, with partially visible people in shirts at the edges.2009-10-15A photograph of a stage at an outdoor pandal event. Two gold-and-red ornate thrones sit behind a flower-decorated table draped in white with marigold garlands. A man in orange robes with a long beard and a turban-style orange headwrap stands centre-stage holding a brass plate and turmeric-coloured items; a younger man in orange with a rudraksha mala and orange cloth stands near him, hands folded. A seated figure in orange robes reads from paper at the table. On the left, two men in white shirts stand near a banner. Behind the stage, a large banner shows a woman's portrait with an orange-and-yellow Kannada title reading Ananda Utsava 2008 and the date 31st December, with circular inset portraits of several men above it. Red carpet and marigold garlands line the stage front.2008-12-31Outdoor pavilion stage with a silver-sequined ceiling, red and yellow fabric draping and a purple-and-red star-shaped decoration. A figure in saffron robes with a long orange head covering stands at centre, receiving a white flower garland from a man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Seated on the left, a bearded man in orange robes and a second saffron-clad man in a white turban look on. Orange-robed figures sit in chairs behind, and a video camera is in the right foreground. A banner with Kannada script on a yellow background is behind the stage, with white-clad participants and tables with flowers and offerings in front. Pilgrims in white clothing sit on the right.2010-01-30January 30 20072007-01-30 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor stage event under a decorated tent with red and gold drapes and a silver ceiling. A bald man in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala sits at a white-covered table beside a brass lamp draped in orange and white flower garland. Several saffron-robed monastics sit in chairs behind him. In the foreground, a man in white shirt and yellow waist cloth stands beside an older man in white dhoti and shawl with green and red border, who bends forward with hands raised in greeting. A yellow banner behind the stage carries Kannada text and small photographs. Some people wear white shirts and white dhotis.2010-01-30December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a ceremony under a red and gold canopy with a pink draped backdrop. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a shawl lights an ornate brass oil lamp (deepa) on a flower-decorated platform, where red roses are visible. Beside him, a man in a saffron-orange robe and turban smiles. In the centre, a man in white clothes stands with his palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis stand near a sign reading NITHYANANDAPEETHAM. On the left, a gold-framed ornate mirror and a water bottle sit on a table with garlands. A photo portrait is printed on the pink backdrop. The scene shows a lamp-lighting ritual at an outdoor event.2003-01-01 +2 copiesA stage at an outdoor festival event with a white canopy overhead. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones behind a long table draped in white and garlanded with marigold, orange and purple flower strings. On the left, a sannyasi wears an orange turban and a mala. Next to him, a figure with long swept-back hair wears an orange robe. Beside them, a shaved-headed monk in orange sits with a mala. Further right, men in white shirts and dark vests sit in chairs. A standing man in white with a red-and-gold shawl stands at the far right beside a tall brass lamp with a flame. A banner behind shows a row of framed portrait photos and reads ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮ (Anandotsava 2008). Vases of pink and white flowers sit on the red-carpeted stage edge.2008-12-30