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A photograph of a stage event under a white tent, with a banner behind showing portrait photos in circles and Kannada text reading Anandotsava 2008 and 31 December. Five men stand at a long table draped in white cloth and bordered by garlands of white jasmine and orange-yellow marigolds, with water bottles and name placards on the table. On the left, a man in white shirt and trousers presses his palms together. Next to him, a man in white shirt holds a small booklet. At centre, a bearded man in orange robes and an orange turban holds up a mobile phone. Beside him, a person in an orange robe, orange turban and long beaded necklaces claps with palms together. On the far right, a bearded man in an orange robe stands beside a microphone stand. Gold-decorated chairs are visible behind the table, and a red carpet covers the stage floor.

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A photograph of a stage event with a large banner behind it. The banner shows four portrait photos and the Kannada headline reading roughly 'Nithyananda Utsava 2008' with '31 December' printed beside it. Five people stand or sit behind a flower-decorated white-and-orange table. A man in white shirt and trousers on the left and another in white shirt and dark trousers stand clapping. At centre, a man in orange robes and orange turban raises a small object in one hand while a woman in an orange wrap and orange turban with rudraksha beads claps. On the right, a bearded man in an orange robe claps. Gold-and-red ornate chairs and water bottles sit on the table, and gold-framed name placards are in front.2008-12-31A stage event under a white tent with a banner reading Anandotsava 2008 in Kannada and a date of 31 December. Portrait photos of five men are printed on the banner. On stage, five people stand behind a long table draped in white cloth and garlanded with white jasmine and orange-yellow marigolds, with water bottles and microphones. At left, a man in white shirt and trousers stands with hands clasped. Next, a man in white shirt holds up a small card or booklet. In the centre, an older man in saffron robes and a saffron headwear raises one hand holding an object. Beside him, a woman in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and long hair applauds. At far right, a bearded man in saffron robes with hands together stands near a microphone. Gold-framed ornate chairs stand behind them.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor stage event under a white tent with a large orange banner in Kannada script reading "ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮" and "31 ನವೆಂಬರ್" beside portrait photos. Four people stand at a table draped with white and orange flower garlands on a red stage. On the left a man in an orange dhoti and shawl holds a tray of offerings. In the centre a man in orange robes and an orange turban holds a paper aloft while another in orange robes with an orange head covering and rudraksha mala beads claps. At the far right a bearded man in orange robes stands with palms joined. Ornate gold-carved thrones sit behind the table, and a microphone stands at the right edge.2008-12-31Outdoor stage event under a white tent at an Ananda Utsav celebration. A saffron-robed man with a grey beard and a shaved head stands centre-stage, receiving an object from a woman in an orange sari with an orange head covering. Next to them, a bearded man in orange robes with a microphone stands at the right. Two men in white shirts and trousers stand at left, and gold-and-red thrones with gold-coloured panels sit on the stage. The stage edge is decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands over a white cloth.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A stage at an outdoor event under a white canopy, with a red carpet and a draped table decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and water bottles. A man in a white shirt and dhoti at left stands with hands together, and a man in a white shirt holds up a small booklet at centre. Seated in the middle on a gold-and-red throne is a man in orange robes with an orange head covering, his hands in anjali. To the right a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands clapping, and a bearded man in orange robes stands at far right. A large banner behind shows a smiling woman's portrait at left, a row of small circular portraits of men at top, and Kannada text reading Ananotsava 2008 with the date 31 December. a person seated on the throne in orange robes and orange head covering, a seated dignitary role with ceremonial golden throne; the appearance cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A stage event under a white tent with a banner reading Anandotsava 2008 and 31st December in Kannada script. Four framed portrait photos sit atop the banner. The stage holds a row of ornate gold-and-red chairs with white-clothed flower-decorated tables in front. Five people stand on stage: a man in white kurta with folded hands at left; a man in white shirt and dark trousers holding a mobile phone and small paper; a bald man in orange robes and a shawl raising one hand holding a phone; a person with long dark hair in an orange sannyasi robe with a rudraksha mala and folded hands; and a bearded man in orange robes with folded hands at right. Water bottles and marigold and jasmine garlands decorate the table edges, and the floor is red carpet.2008-12-31A stage event with a long banner behind it showing five circular portrait photos and Kannada script reading "ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮" (Anandotsava 2008), with a line of Dec 31 event text. Four physically present people sit or stand at a long white-draped table decorated with white flower garlands and marigold and yellow flower swags. Two men in white shirts on the left hold small printed booklets. A seated man in orange robes and an orange head wrap, with a rudraksha mala, gestures with his hand. Beside him stands a long-haired person in an orange wrap with a mala, pointing toward the seated man. At the far right, a bearded man in orange robes holds a white paper. Gold-framed chairs with red cushions sit behind the table.2008-12-31A stage event under a white tent with a red carpet, backed by a banner reading ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮ and 31ನೇ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ with the Dhyanapeetha name. Five portrait photos of men appear on the banner's top. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and dhoti holds a card or paper up while a standing man in white shirt and dark trousers stands beside a seated monk in saffron robes, hands folded, on a gilded throne with red cushions. To the right, a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands, and beside her a bearded man in saffron robes gestures. A saffron-robed attendant stands at the far left edge. The stage table is decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, and water bottles sit on it. Several people stand or sit behind the stage.2008-12-31