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A stage at a festival event with a row of ornate gold-and-red thrones draped in marigold and flower garlands. Several men sit on the thrones: on the left a man in white shirt and a turbaned man in white; in the centre three seated figures in saffron and orange robes, with the middle one flanked by others; on the right a man in white shirt and another in a dark jacket. A large gold lamp with a long stem stands at the right edge, and a tent ceiling overhead. Behind them hangs a banner with a row of framed portrait photographs of men, a large portrait of a smiling woman at left, and a deity image at right. A bottom garland border runs along the stage front with pink flower arrangements.

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December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a stage at an outdoor event under a white tent, with a banner behind reading 'ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ 2008' and '30 ನೇ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್'. Six people sit in gilded thrones with red cushions along the stage. Several wear saffron/orange robes and one wears an orange turban; one in white with a shawl and beads sits on the left, and a man in a white shirt sits at the far left. Orange-saffron-robed figures hold papers at a front table decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Portrait photos of multiple men in circular frames appear across the top of the banner, and a framed deity image is at the right. Two people in white shirts stand at the right edge.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage at an outdoor tented event under a white canopy, decorated with a gold-framed backdrop and a large banner reading Ananda Utsava 2006 (kannada script) with 30 December. Seven people sit on ornate golden thrones along the stage: several in saffron and orange robes, and two in white clothes at the right. A tall brass oil lamp stands at the right edge, and the stage is draped with white cloth, marigold and multicolour garlands, and a red carpet. Portrait photographs in a row across the banner show several men and women, and a deity mural appears at the upper right. The stage holds water bottles and microphones.2008-12-30A stage at an outdoor pavilion with a white tent ceiling hosts a seated panel of nine people behind a row of ornate gold-and-red thrones, draped with marigold and flower garlands. In the centre, two figures in saffron/orange robes sit between others in white shirts and dhotis; a saffron-clad figure on the left and another in saffron at right also sit in the row. A brass standing lamp with a yellow garland stands at right. Above the stage a banner reads 'ஆனந்தோத்ஸவ 2008' style Kannada text 'ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮' with '30 ನೇ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್' and portraits of several men in a row, plus a framed image of a smiling woman at left and a deity murti shrine at right. Tables are covered in white cloth with flower decorations.2008-12-30A photograph of a stage event under a white tent with a large copper-and-brass oil lamp (deepam) wrapped in white and yellow flower garlands on the right. Several people sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones behind a white draped table decorated with orange, white and purple flower garlands. A central seated figure in saffron-orange robes reads from a book, flanked by others in saffron and white clothing; a figure in a saffron turban and saffron robe sits on the right. A banner behind them shows a row of portrait photos and text reading Ananda Utsava 2009 (Ananda Utsava) and 30th December. Standing saffron-clad attendants are at the far left. A pink floral arrangement sits on the lower stage.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A dais stage under a white tent at an outdoor Hindu festival event. Several seated figures sit on ornate gold and red thrones behind a long table draped in white cloth and decorated with orange, yellow and purple flower garlands. Two men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas sit at the centre; one wears a long beard and the other has a shaved head, and their appearance is not sufficient to confirm any identity, so they are described by role only as seated saffron-robed religious figures. Flanking them are men in white shirts and a man in a dark vest. A tall brass oil lamp with yellow flower garlands stands centre stage. Behind the dais, a banner shows a large portrait of a woman on the left, a row of small portrait photos, and the printed Kannada text. On the right, a painted panel shows deities. The stage has a red carpet and a brass vessel in the foreground.2008-12-30A festival stage under a white tent with a large banner behind it. The banner shows a portrait of a smiling woman with a red bindi, rows of small circular portraits of men, and Kannada text reading Anandotsava 2008 with 30 December. Seated on ornate gold-and-red chairs are several people: a figure in orange robes at centre-left, a central figure in orange robes, another in orange at centre-right, and men in white and light clothes at the ends. Marigold and yellow-orange garlands drape the stage front, a brass oil lamp stands at right, and a red carpet covers the floor. A microphone stand stands at left.2008-12-30Photograph of a dais at an outdoor-style stage event under a white draped canopy. Eight seated figures sit in gold-carved chairs with red cushions behind a long table draped with orange and yellow marigold garlands. Four central figures wear saffron/orange robes and turbans, with one seated figure at centre-left holding a microphone. Others on either side wear white garments and a white head covering. A tall brass oil lamp with garlands stands at the right edge. Above the stage, a banner shows a row of framed portrait photographs and Kannada text reading an 2008 event title with the date 30 December.2008-12-30Outdoor stage event under a white tarpaulin canopy, with a row of nine seated figures on ornate gold-and-red thrones behind a table draped in white cloth with orange and purple garlands. Centre stage, several saffron-robed sadhus sit beside men in white dhotis and shirts. The second figure from the right, wearing an orange turban and orange robe, holds a blue booklet and reads from it. Behind them a large banner shows a row of ten portrait photos above Kannada script, with a smiling portrait on the left labelled with the printed name Paramahamsa Nithyananda and a deity image on the right. A brass lamp stands at the right edge, wrapped in yellow marigolds. Garlanded flower arrangements line the stage front.2008-12-30