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Photograph of an outdoor stage decorated for an event, with a red canopy ceiling hung with gold-and-yellow rosette decorations and red-and-yellow swags. A large banner behind the stage shows a portrait of an elderly man and Kannada text. Potted marigold and chrysanthemum-type flowers line a red carpet and green steps. Three men stand on the carpet facing the stage: one in a white dhoti and shirt with a white shawl over his shoulder, one with a shaved head and draped orange robe with an orange turban, and one in white with an orange shawl. Chairs are set out in rows at the left.

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A photograph of an outdoor event tent with red and gold draping, red-and-gold festoons and small lights overhead. A figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange head wrap walks across a red carpet toward the right, past rows of folding chairs with ornate metal backs. Beside them on the left, a bearded man in white clothes with an orange shawl walks with his hands in his pockets. Potted red and orange flowering plants line the stage, and a decorated altar with small deity murti and garlands stands at the back beneath a gold canopy. Another person stands at the far right near a sound setup.2007-01-30A festive photograph of a large red tent stage decorated with gold and purple ring-shaped hangings and yellow-green garlands. A green banner reads a Kannada heading with a 60th anniversary inscription. Several saffron-robed monastics sit on a low stage with red-and-white cushions, and a few figures in white stand among them. Below, a bed of marigolds and flowers surrounds a large Ganesha idol garlanded with yellow flowers. Several seated figures in saffron and white are visible among the crowd at the stage edges.2007-01-30A photograph of an outdoor stage under a white tent at a festival event. Several figures in saffron and orange robes sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones along the stage. A standing man in a saffron robe in the centre walks past the seated saffron-clad figures, while men in white kurta and dhoti and a man in a dark vest move about the stage. A brass oil lamp stands at the right with a yellow garland. The stage is decorated with white, orange, yellow and purple marigold-and-jasmine garlands draped along the front and a red carpet. Behind the stage a large banner shows a row of portrait photographs of men, a portrait of a smiling woman at left, and a painted deity panel at right, with Kannada text on the banner. Several people are visible, roughly six to twenty.2008-12-30A festive outdoor stage under a red canopy hung with gold-and-purple rosettes, decorated with garlands and flower pots. Several seated religious figures in saffron and orange robes sit on a raised platform, with one man in white in the centre at a microphone. A large yellow Ganesha idol garlanded with marigolds stands at the front right, surrounded by potted marigolds and flowers. Behind the stage hangs a green banner with Kannada script and a portrait. A man in a white shirt and red shawl stands at the far right. The scene appears to be a ceremonial gathering.2007-01-30Photograph of a seated dais under a decorated tent canopy with yellow, green, red and purple fringed drapery and white fairy lights. Several saffron-robed sannyasis sit on chairs behind a red draped table decorated with marigold garlands and potted flowers. A man in white kurta bends forward to offer respect to a seated saffron-robed figure, while another man in white stands at the left edge beside a brass kalasha-style vessel with flower garland. A banner behind the stage reads a Kannada religious assembly title. Several other people in white and orange stand in the background. a person with long swept-back hair and saffron robes and a rudraksha mala is seated among the dais guests.2007-02-02Photograph of a festival stage under a white canopy at a Bidadi ashram event, with a red carpet and garlands of marigolds and orange flowers. On a raised platform, several people in orange and saffron robes stand and move along, one wearing an orange turban, while a man in white dhoti and shawl stands nearby and another person in a white garment stands to the right. A large framed portrait of a smiling woman and a smaller portrait hang behind, with gold and red ornamental decorations. A golden elephant figure sits at the platform's edge beside brass urns. Visitors in dark clothing stand at the left. Appearance-based cues for a person are not clear enough to name a specific person, so identity is unsure.2008-12-30Outdoor event under a white tent with a green carpet runner and red carpet strip. Two saffron-robed sannyasis walk toward the stage: one older figure with a walking stick and orange turban, and a taller figure with long dark hair, orange garment and rudraksha mala who appears to be a person candidate, though appearance is uncertain. Men in white kurtas and an orange shawl, and a man in pink, follow or stand at the side. Stage behind has yellow and orange banners, floral garlands, a deity murti and a side table with flowers and offerings. Several people visible at left edge.2008-12-31A festive outdoor stage under a decorated tent at the 60th Jayanthi celebration. A banner in Kannada script with a large portrait of Sri Shivapuri Mahaswamiji hangs behind the dais. Seated on red-and-gold chairs are several saffron-robed swamis and figures in white, including a white-bearded sage in white on the left and a person in white at the centre-right holding papers. A red-robed figure stands at the far left edge. In front, a large yellow-garlanded Ganesha murti sits on the red-draped platform, surrounded by rows of potted marigolds and chrysanthemums. Garland-trimmed red and yellow drapery covers the stage front.2007-01-30A festive stage under a red and gold canopy hosts a row of ornate red-cushioned chairs draped with yellow marigold garlands and a gold-and-maroon cloth. Seated figures in saffron and orange robes and white clothes sit with open books and papers, several with shaved heads. A large green banner reads in Kannada script with a smiling portrait printed on pink fabric at left. A large Ganesha murti decorated with flower garlands stands at the right edge, and pink and orange flowers line the foreground. Several standing attendants in white shirts stand at the back of the stage. A banner photo shows a smiling man; this is a printed portrait, not a physical person. Among the seated figures, a long-haired person in white sits centrally, and a figure in saffron with a crown-like headpiece and beads sits at right.2007-01-30A large outdoor pavilion event with a red and yellow canopy strung with gold and purple decorative rings. Along the back, a green banner shows a portrait of an elderly saffron-robed sage beside Kannada script and a large "60" with the year 2007. A row of saffron-robed and white-clad seated figures sits behind a white draped table decorated with yellow and orange garlands, with several ornate chairs in red and gold. A large golden Ganesha murti adorned with a marigold garland stands at the right, and potted orange, yellow and red flowers line the foreground on a red carpet. Several people in saffron robes stand and sit at the sides under the tent.2007-01-30December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of an outdoor stage under a white tent at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam event, with a red carpet and a white-and-marigold draped dais. A man in a saffron-orange robe and beard stands at the left edge, while men in white kurta clothing help and attend around a central figure in a red-orange robe and orange headwear seated at a dais with ornate gold-framed chairs. A banner behind reads Anandotsava 2008 with portrait cutouts above. Marigold and white garland decorations line the stage edge and a microphone stand stands at the right.2008-12-31