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A photograph of a stage dressed for a public function, with a row of ornate gilded thrones with red cushions behind a long table draped in white and garlanded with marigold and flower strands. Seated are several men: on the left, a figure in an orange turban and orange robes; next to him a figure with long hair in orange; then a shaved-headed man in orange robes, and another in orange robes. Further right, three men in white kurtas and dhoti-style clothing sit at the table, one in a brown shirt. A microphone stand stands at the left edge, and a brass lamp stand with garlands stands at the right. Behind the stage hangs a banner with Kannada text and a grid of portrait photographs of men, next to a painted deity image in a gold frame. Two portraits in the banner's top corners show men. The scene is a dais with seated dignitaries.

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A stage at an outdoor event under a white canopy, with a long table draped in white and decorated with marigold and orange garlands. Seated on ornate silver thrones with red cushions are several men: on the left a man in an orange turban and orange robe, next to a man in orange garments, then a bald man in orange robes, another in orange robes, and on the right three men in white and cream clothing. A large banner behind them shows rows of portrait photographs of men and a Kannada-script heading reading ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮ with a blue logo reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha. To the right stands a deity murti in a framed backdrop, a brass lamp stand, and a golden elephant figure in the foreground. Garlands line the stage railing and table edges.2008-12-31A photograph of a stage at an outdoor festival event under a white canopy. Seven people sit behind a long table draped in white and decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands, on ornate cushioned chairs with carved gilded backs. On the left, a man wears an orange turban and orange robes; beside him a figure in orange robes and a shawl; then a bald man in orange robes and a shaved-headed monk in orange robes, with men in white shirts and dark vests at the right end. A large banner behind them shows a row of framed portrait photographs along the top and Kannada script reading a festival title with the year 2008, and a painted deity murti of Shiva and Parvati is shown in an arched frame. A brass lamp stands at the right on a yellow-draped podium with a dark printed board, and a brass elephant figure sits at the stage edge beside the red-carpeted steps.2008-12-31 +1 copiesA stage at an outdoor event with seven people seated in ornate silver-and-red thrones behind a flower-draped table. Four people in orange saffron robes sit in the centre: the leftmost wears a tall orange turban and long dark hair, and a bearded monastic in orange sits beside a seated figure in orange robes. Three men in white shirts and dark vests sit at the right end. A banner behind them shows a row of framed portraits across the top and Kannada text, with a logo reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha. A painted deity panel hangs at right and a brass lamp stands at the edge. Marigold garlands and flower swags decorate the stage. A microphone stand sits at the left edge.2008-12-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage event with a row of ornate gilded red-cushioned thrones draped with garlands of orange and white flowers. Several saffron-robed sannyasis sit on the dais; two wear orange turbans and one wears an orange robe with a microphone in front of him. Two men in white clothes and one in a khaki jacket sit at the right end, and a man in white stands at the far left with a microphone. Above them hangs a large banner with Kannada script, a person Dhyanapeetha logo and a painted image of a deity pair. A brass elephant figure lies in the foreground, and pink drapes hang at the back.2008-12-31 +1 copiesDecember 30 20082008-12-30 +1 copiesDecember 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30 +1 copiesPhotograph of a stage event with a long banner behind it showing a row of framed portraits of older men and a Kannada title reading ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ 2008 with a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha logo. A standing speaker in white clothes addresses the audience at a purple-draped lectern garlanded with yellow and orange flowers. Behind a table draped with marigold garlands, three seated men in saffron/orange robes sit in ornate gold chairs, with several men in white clothes seated beside them. A small framed deity image hangs at the upper right and a golden elephant-shaped stand is at the front edge.2008-12-30A stage at an outdoor pandal event, decorated with marigold and red garlands along the steps, railings and table edges. Seven men sit on a raised dais behind a white-draped table with microphones; on the left, a turbaned man in orange and a saffron-robed man sit beside others in white and grey clothes. Ornate gold and red chairs line the back. Above them a long banner shows a row of framed portraits and Kannada text, and a framed deity image hangs on the right. Brass elephant-shaped figures and brass lamps stand at the stage edge, and a purple garlanded podium with a microphone stands at left. Dim stage lights hang from the canopy.2008-12-30Photo of a stage event under a white tent with a red carpet, garlanded platform and gold-framed chairs. Several seated men in saffron-orange robes sit at a long table draped with white cloth and marigold garlands; one wears an orange turban at the far left, and two others in white clothing sit beside them. A microphone stands at a purple-and-garland draped podium on the left. Behind the stage, a large banner shows a row of framed portrait photographs and a Kannada headline reading 'Anandotsava 2008' with 'December 31' printed below. A framed deity murti picture hangs at the right, and brass oil lamps and elephant-shaped brass stands line the steps. Mounted stage lights are visible at the top right.2008-12-31A photograph of an outdoor stage event with a long banner behind the dais showing a row of framed portraits of older men along the top, and Kannada script reading an event title. A figure in white shirt and dhoti stands at a blue-draped podium with floral garlands, speaking into a microphone. Seated on gilded ornate chairs with red cushions are several saffron-robed sannyasis, one wearing an orange turban and another with an orange shawl. Men in white clothing sit at the end of the row. A brass elephant figure and oil lamps stand on the red-carpeted stage, with marigold and rose garlands draped along the table fronts. A framed deity image hangs at the upper right. Swamiji (probable) is among the seated saffron-robed figures, with long hair and saffron robes, seated centrally on the dais.2008-12-30A stage event at an outdoor pandal with a large Kannada banner behind it bearing photo portraits of several men and the printed date and title line. A standing speaker in saffron robes with a saffron head covering stands at a purple-draped lectern on the left, a microphone in front of him, while a row of ornate gold-and-red thrones sits on a raised stage. Seated on the thrones are several men: one in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace at centre-left, another in orange robes beside him, and others in white dhotis and shirts. The stage is decorated with marigold garlands, a brass lamp stand and a brass elephant figure at the front. Seven people are visible on stage plus the standing speaker, so the total is eight.2008-12-30