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A stage event under a white tent with red garland rings overhead. Seated on gold-trimmed thrones behind lavender-draped tables are about six people: saffron-robed sannyasis on the left and centre, and men in white and dark clothing on the right. Brass vessels with marigold garlands line the stage front, and a tall brass lamp stands centre. Behind them a large banner shows a row of framed portraits and a painted figure in a turban, with a temple deity image on the right. Kannada text is printed across the banner.

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A stage event under a white and red canopy, with a large banner behind reading in Kannada 'ಜನವರಿ 1, 2007' and 'ಶ್ರೀ ಆನಂದೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ'. Portrait photos of several men in a row are printed on the banner, and a deity image appears at the right edge. A standing figure in an orange turban and orange robe, with a rudraksha mala, stands center-stage beside a tall brass lamp with a flower garland. Seated on gold-backed chairs behind lilac-draped tables are about six men and women: several in saffron-orange robes, others in white kurta or shirts. Marigold garlands hang along the table fronts and brass urns stand at the corners.2007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01 +1 copiesNithyanandeshwara Paramashiva DevalayaOutdoor stage event under a white canopy with red circular garlands hanging from the ceiling. A large banner behind the stage shows a turbaned figure at left and a row of six framed portrait photographs above Kannada text reading 'January 01 2007'. On the stage, several saffron-robed monks stand and sit, including one with palms pressed in namaskar and another in orange holding a microphone. Two men in white kurta and dhoti stand near the centre and right. A tall brass lamp with a lit flame stands between marigold-garlanded purple-draped tables, and brass urns sit at the front. A gilded decorated throne and an ornate deity picture appear at the right edge. About a dozen people are visible on the stage.2007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20072007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20072007-01-01 +1 copiesA 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.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A 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.2008-12-30