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A photograph of a stage event beneath a large backdrop reading Ānandotsava Ānandeśvara Devālaya Brahmotsava 2010, showing a smiling figure in an orange turban and saffron garment on the banner. Seven musicians sit cross-legged on a green-covered stage with a blue skirted base: on the left a player with a tabla-style drum, a man in a brown kurta at a drum, a man in white at a stringed instrument, a central man in white with a red shawl singing into a microphone, a woman in a yellow sari beside a harmonium, and at right a drummer in orange. Seated audience members in white and light clothing, including women in saris and children, fill the foreground in rows. Curtains and fabric drapes line the hall walls.

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December 24 20092009-12-24A stage performance at the Anandotsava event, with a large backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban and a red-orange garment, beside the words Anandotsava, Ānandeśvara Devālaya Brahmotsava and 2010. Seven musicians sit on a green stage edge above a blue skirted platform. A woman in a yellow sari sings at a central microphone, flanked by men in white kurtas playing tabla, harmonium and a stringed instrument. Children and adults sit on the floor in front, watching the performance.2009-12-24 +1 copiesA stage performance at the Anandotsava festival, with a large backdrop banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robes beside the words "Anandotsava" and "Anandeśvara Devālaya Brahmotsava 2010". A seated musical ensemble performs on a green-and-blue draped stage: a man on the far left plays a dholak drum, others play a harmonium, violin and tabla, and a woman in a yellow-orange sari sings into a microphone, with a man in white kurta and red shawl at centre raising a hand. Audience members sit on the floor in front, many in white, yellow and green clothing. The banner portrait is a printed image, not a physical person.2009-12-24 +1 copiesA musical performance on a stage at an indoor hall during the Anandotsava 2010 event. A large red banner behind the stage shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robes, with the word Anandotsava and the year 2010 printed on it, along with the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam logo. A framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure hangs at the upper right. On the stage, performers sit on a green cloth beside a blue draped table: a man in a purple shirt plays a large drum, a man in white plays a stringed instrument, a woman in a green sari sings, a man in a blue shirt plays a tanpura-style lute, and a drummer at the right plays a drum kit and percussion. A man in a red shirt stands at a microphone gesturing. An audience of about two dozen people sits in the foreground, mostly seen from behind, with some raising their hands.2009-12-25December 26 20092009-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20092009-12-26 +1 copiesA cultural music performance on a raised stage at an indoor hall during the Anandotsava celebration. A large banner behind the stage shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange clothing, with the word Anandotsava and the year printed beside him. On stage, a woman in a red sari sits centrally at a microphone among a group of musicians in white clothes, several playing instruments including a harmonium, tabla and drums. Potted palms and white flowers decorate the stage edge. In the foreground, a seated audience in white outfits, many children and young adults, watches the performance.2009-12-27A stage performance of devotional music at an Anandotsava event, with a large red and orange banner reading "Anandotsava Ānandeśvara Devālaya Brahmotsava 2010" behind it. Several male musicians sit cross-legged on a green-covered stage, mostly bare-chested with white dhotis, white tilaka and beaded necklaces. A seated performer at centre plays a harmonium and sings into a microphone, while a drummer on the left plays a barrel drum. Two women in red and green saris sit at the right edge of the stage, and audience members in the foreground are partly visible below a light blue draped table. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2009-12-28A stage performance at an Ānandotsava Ānandeśvara Devālaya Brahmotsava event. A large red and orange backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe with a tilak, beside the words 'Ānandotsava' and 'Ānandeśvara Devālaya Brahmotsava 2010'. On a green stage with a blue skirt, a row of bare-chested men in white dhotis and rudraksha necklaces sit cross-legged singing and playing instruments: one plays a drum (mridangam-style), another a harmonium. A woman in a red sari sits at the right edge with hands folded. Seated women in white saris and a girl in the audience watch from the floor in front.2009-12-28A large indoor hall with white draped ceiling and cream walls hosts a musical performance on a raised stage covered in blue cloth. Musicians sit cross-legged on the stage playing instruments, including a tanpura-style string instrument and a harmonium-like box, with a woman in a yellow-gold sari singing into a microphone. Behind them hangs a large red-and-orange banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron clothing, with the word Anandotsava and the year 2010 printed beside him. An audience of roughly 100 people in white clothing sits on orange cloth mats on the floor, some facing the stage and some seated in chairs at the edges. A video camera on a tripod stands at the left side of the stage.2009-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 27 20092009-12-27A photograph of an indoor hall under a white draped tent ceiling, where a musical performance is taking place on a raised stage with a blue skirted platform. Several musicians sit on the stage in white and orange attire, playing instruments including tabla-style drums and a harmonium. Behind them hangs a large red banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban and the words 'Anandotsava' and '2010', with 'Anandeswara Devalaya Brahmotsava' beneath. Around fifty audience members sit cross-legged on orange mats, many dressed in white, with some in saffron or colourful saris. Hanging flags decorate the right wall beside a large dark screen.2009-12-24