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A stage at an outdoor pandal event with a row of ornate gold-and-red thrones. Seated on them are several men: two in saffron/orange robes in the centre, flanked by others in white shirts and dhotis, and a man in a dark jacket on the right. The front of the stage is decorated with garlands in orange, yellow, white and purple, and a tall brass oil lamp with a yellow flower garland stands at the right edge. Behind them a large banner shows a row of portrait photographs above Kannada text and a painted deity image on the right. Pink flowers sit on the red carpet.

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A 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.2008-12-30A stage event under a white tent, with a long row of seated dignitaries behind a floral-draped table. Two saffron-robed figures sit in the centre, one with orange cloth and another in orange robes beside him, flanked by men in white shirts and a man in a dark waistcoat. Ornate gold-and-red thrones line the back. A large brass oil lamp stands at centre, garlanded with yellow flowers. A banner behind shows a row of framed portraits and a Kannada-language festival heading. On the right, a painted panel shows a deity group. A brass elephant figure sits in the foreground.2008-12-30A stage at an outdoor event under a white tent, with a long row of seated dignitaries behind a white draped table decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. Five men in the centre wear saffron-orange robes, and several in the middle are seated on ornate gold-and-red thrones. Two men in white shirts sit at either end of the row, and another man in a white shirt sits in the right-hand group. A tall brass oil lamp with a yellow flower garland stands at the right edge of the stage. Behind them a large banner shows a portrait of a smiling woman on the left, a row of circular portraits of men across the top, a deity image on the right, and Telugu/Kannada-style text reading the event dates. A purple logo appears at the upper left. Two saffron-robed figures in the centre, the one at centre-right with a shaved head, could be the a person candidate, but appearance cues are insufficient to confirm his identity.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage at an outdoor Ananda Utsava event under a white canopy. Seven or more people sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones behind a flower-garlanded table, mostly in saffron and orange robes; a man in white shirt and trousers sits at the left edge, and a man in a white turban with rudraksha beads sits beside him. The central figure in orange with a saffron turban and long hair sits prominently, flanked by other saffron-clad sannyasis and officials in white. A large banner behind shows the Kannada text 'ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ 2008' with portrait photos of several people and a person Dhyanapeetha logo. Orange and yellow marigold garlands drape the table front, with a lamp and flowers at the left.2008-12-30A stage at an outdoor festival event with a white canopy overhead. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones behind a long table draped in white and garlanded with marigold, orange and purple flower strings. On the left, a sannyasi wears an orange turban and a mala. Next to him, a figure with long swept-back hair wears an orange robe. Beside them, a shaved-headed monk in orange sits with a mala. Further right, men in white shirts and dark vests sit in chairs. A standing man in white with a red-and-gold shawl stands at the far right beside a tall brass lamp with a flame. A banner behind shows a row of framed portrait photos and reads ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮ (Anandotsava 2008). Vases of pink and white flowers sit on the red-carpeted stage edge.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage with a white tent canopy at an outdoor ananda utsava event. Seven or so people sit on gold-and-red thrones behind a flower-garlanded table draped in white. Several seated figures wear saffron/orange robes; the centre figures wear orange garments and one wears a white shawl. Men in white shirts sit at the outer ends. A standing man in orange with a rudraksha mala stands at the left edge. Behind them a large banner shows portrait photos of several people and Kannada text reading ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮ and 30 ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್. A tall brass lamp with a spiral flame stands at right, and a deity image appears on the far right of the banner. Tall lights hang from the canopy.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A photo of a stage at an outdoor pavilion event with a long dais draped in white cloth and marigold and flower garlands. Several seated men sit in ornate gold-and-red chairs behind printed papers. Central figures wear saffron/orange robes; one has a saffron turban and rudraksha mala, and another wears an orange shawl. A large banner behind shows a row of portrait photos and a Kannada-script headline with an ananda utsava theme. A deity image appears at right. Flower garlands and an oil lamp are on the front of the stage.2008-12-30A stage at an outdoor pandal event with a row of seated dignitaries behind a long white draped table decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands. Several men in saffron and orange robes sit in the centre on gilded thrones, with men in white shirts and dark jackets to either side. A large brass oil lamp with a yellow garland stands centre stage on the red carpet, and a silver elephant sculpture sits in the lower right. Behind the stage a banner shows a row of portrait photographs above Kannada text and the date 30 December, with a large portrait of a smiling woman with a red bindi on the left. A painted deity panel is visible at the upper right. The white tent canopy overhead completes the setting.2008-12-30