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A row of seated saffron-robed religious leaders on ornate gold-framed thrones with red cushions under a stage canopy. Several wear orange turbans or head coverings; one in the foreground has long dark hair and holds his hands together, while an older bearded man with white hair and a forehead mark sits beside him. Another figure in front holds an open booklet. Behind them hangs a banner with red Kannada lettering reading ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ and partial Sanskrit-style text. Stacks of printed booklets and water bottles sit on a white-covered table at left. Probable Swamiji: the long-haired seated figure in the foreground wears an orange head covering and orange robes, with long dark hair visible, seated on a throne, consistent with the page's Brahmotsav 2007 event at which he is listed as present.

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Several saffron-robed swamis and seated guests sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones under a canopy at an outdoor ceremonial stage. A turbaned swami in orange at left wears a rudraksha mala and sits with hands folded. Next to him a swami in an orange turban and robe sits on a red throne. A bald man in an orange robe with a white forehead mark sits center, and a man in orange with a white-streaked forehead and mala sits beside him holding a small booklet. At right, a long-haired bearded man in an orange turban and robe with a rudraksha mala sits with hands clasped. Behind them a bald man in orange wipes his face with a cloth while a man in an orange shawl stands at back. A banner with Kannada script hangs at left. Five seated figures are prominent, and several more appear behind them.2007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30Outdoor stage event with guests of honour seated on ornate gold-and-red thrones in a row, dressed in saffron-orange robes. The rightmost figure, bald and wearing glasses, sits with hands folded. Next to him, a figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange turban is seated, flanked by orange-robed swamis with white beards and shaved heads. Pale and orange-robed attendants stand at the far left. A table in front holds bottled water, booklets and garlands of white and orange flowers spread along the red carpet. Behind them hangs a banner with a large Kannada slogan and a row of framed portrait photographs, plus a painted portrait of a figure in a white and red shawl. A person in an orange shirt stands at the far right. a person: the figure with long hair, orange turban and rudraksha mala is a candidate, but appearance is uncertain given the distance and crowded seating.2007-12-30December 31 20092009-12-31December 30 20082008-12-30A stage session at a person Dhyanapeeta event with four people seated on ornate gold-and-red thrones behind a long table decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. On the left, a man in saffron robes and a saffron turban sits with a rudraksha mala. Beside him, a man with long grey hair wears saffron robes with a yellow shawl. On the right, a man in saffron robes and a saffron turban speaks into a microphone, a rudraksha mala around his neck. A white-clad man sits at the far right edge. Behind them hangs a yellow banner with Kannada text, and the stage is set with water bottles and nameplates.2008-12-30Outdoor ceremony under a striped canopy with a purple backdrop strung with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Saffron-robed swamis sit on ornate gold-and-red chairs on a blue mat. A bearded swami in an orange turban and rudraksha mala, seated third from the left, holds a microphone while speaking. Beside him, a bald swami in pale saffron robes and a gold-and-beaded necklace sits with hands folded. At the right edge, a bald man in orange robes sits in a chair. Behind them, staff in white shirts stand near the seats. A white-draped table sits in the foreground on the left.2007-08-09December 30 20072007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30December 30 20072007-12-30December 31 20092009-12-31Photograph of a stage event with several seated figures on ornate gold-and-red thrones, the table in front draped with white and orange flower garlands. Second from left, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange robe and rudraksha mala and smiles; beside him a shaven-headed man in an orange robe and gold necklace gestures while speaking. At far left, a man in white clothes with a white cap and beaded necklace sits; at far right, an elderly man in orange with an orange turban and rudraksha mala sits. Far left, a young man in orange with an orange turban and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded. A large orange banner behind them carries Kannada script. A cameraman in the foreground films the stage. Visible role cues suggest a sannyasi seated among clergy, with the long-haired figure matching the page's a person claim only in part.2008-12-30