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A photograph of a stage ceremony with a pink banner behind it reading in Kannada 'Udghatana Samaroha' (inauguration ceremony) and 'Dhyanapeetha' in blue lettering. A young man in saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a saffron head wrap stands at left, facing the seated elder. An elderly man in white sits in an ornate gold-and-red chair at centre. A saffron-robed monk sits in a second gold chair, and a man in a white shirt at right holds a red-and-white ribbon and a small packet. Garlands of white flowers, marigolds and multicoloured flowers decorate the table, along with water bottles and glasses.

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2003 -Glimpses From Various Programs2003-01-01 +2 copies2003 -Glimpses From Various Programs2003-01-01 +1 copiesA stage event with two seated figures in orange saffron robes on ornate gold-and-red thrones, bending together over an open book. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and is partly hidden by a woman in a light sari with a bindi standing behind. The figure on the right has a shaved head and wears an orange robe. Around them, men in white shirts and dhotis lean in, one holding papers, and another holding a document. Two water bottles and glasses sit on a blue-draped table decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange marigold festoons. A banner behind shows three framed portraits and a Kannada heading reading ultimate celebration beginning. A fan stands at the right edge.2003-01-01January 05 20032003-01-052003 -Glimpses From Various Programs2003-01-01 +1 copiesA stage at a formal event with a pink backdrop bearing Kannada script and a white-and-blue logo. Four people sit on ornate gold thrones with red cushions behind a table draped in red and gold fabric and decorated with white flower garlands; water bottles and glasses sit on the table. At left, a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits with rudraksha beads. Beside him, a man in white kurta and dhoti rests his hand on his cheek. At centre, a figure in orange robes leans forward and gestures with an outstretched arm toward the table. At right, a man in a white shirt and dhoti reads papers, and a young boy in white stands behind the thrones. Two more people stand in the background.2003-01-01 +1 copies2003 -Glimpses From Various Programs2003-01-01 +1 copiesA stage event with four gold-carved ornate thrones with red cushions set behind a table draped with white and orange marigold garlands and bottled water. Two men in saffron-orange robes sit in the centre; the man on the left wears an orange turban and a rudraksha mala, and the man on the right has a shaved head, a bare smile, orange robes and a mala, and holds a paper. A man in white stands at the left edge and another in white stands at the right edge. Behind them a large banner has yellow flower petals and Kannada script, with small portrait photos at the top.2003-01-012003 -Glimpses From Various Programs2003-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage event with a pink banner behind it showing a portrait of a man in an orange turban and two small framed portraits at the top. Kannada script reads as a programme banner. A man in white kurta with long dark hair leans forward to offer a tray of fruit and a folded paper to an older bald man in white dhoti and shawl, who receives it. Beside them a bearded man in saffron robes sits on a gold-carved chair. On the right, a seated man in a saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne-style chair with a red cushion. The stage table is draped with white jasmine-style garlands and orange cloth, with water bottles and glasses on it.2003-01-01A stage event with a large banner behind it showing a smiling young man in an orange turban, with Kannada and English printed text. Gold ornate thrones with red cushions line the stage. A man in orange robes and an orange turban stands leaning forward, placing a garland of white and orange flowers around the neck of a seated figure in orange robes. The seated figure's head is bowed, and the figure is seated on a gold throne. To the right, a man in a white shirt and trousers sits on a gold throne with his hands pressed together in greeting. A young man with shaved head in white clothing stands behind. A table in front holds bottled water, steel cups and a floral arrangement.2003-01-05January 05 20032003-01-05