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A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white tent at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam event. A large golden brass oil lamp with a tall flame stands at the left edge, its base wrapped in yellow and white flower garlands. Saffron-robed monks with rudraksha malas stand near it, one holding a brass tray. Behind the stage, a banner lists the Jayanti celebration year 2008 with a row of portraits, one labelled Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. Seated on gold-and-red thrones at the right are three men in white kurta and dhoti or a dark vest, with name plates on the table and garlands of marigolds and roses decorating the dais.

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December 31 20082008-12-31December 30 20082008-12-30A stage event with flower-decorated tables and a red carpet. A bent-over monk in orange robes hands a document to a monk in orange with a bare head and orange robes, seated near a gilded throne-like chair. Behind them stands a tall saffron-robed figure with an orange turban and rudraksha mala beside a man in a white shirt. A large banner shows a portrait of a man labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and a row of framed portraits above Kannada text. A brass lamp stand with a garland stands at right, and a man in white dhoti and shirt stands at left. Flowers and marigold garlands decorate the stage.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage at an outdoor tented event with a long head table draped in white cloth and garlanded with orange, pink and purple flower chains. Seated at the table are several people in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas, and one man in a white dhoti and shirt with a white cap. A man in white stands at left, holding up a folded orange-and-red cloth. Behind the stage hangs a banner with a large photograph of a man and a row of circular portraits of other men, with Kannada text reading ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮ and 30ನೇ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್. Ornate gold-and-red chairs sit on the stage. A white tent canopy covers the scene.2008-12-30A stage at an outdoor tented event with a banner reading in Kannada and digits 2008 (ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮, Anandotsava 2008) above a row of portrait photos. Several saffron-robed sannyasis sit or stand behind a long table draped with white cloth and marigold and rose garlands. A tall brass oil lamp with yellow flower garlands stands at the right edge. A man in a saffron robe with a long-haired figure and another in an orange turban and sash stand central, one handing papers to a man in white shirt and trousers. A bald sannyasi in orange robes stands with hands together. A figure in white on the left wears a rudraksha mala. Behind the stage hangs a painted panel of deities. Some seated officials in white and a man in a green vest sit on the right.2008-12-30A stage ceremony at an outdoor tented event during the Ananda Utsava celebrations. Seated on ornate gold-and-red thrones behind a flower-garlanded table are several people: a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala on the left, a central figure in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head and a rudraksha mala, and a white-clad elderly man. A man in a green vest and white kurta stands at the centre near a large brass oil lamp (deepam) lit with a flame, and an older man in white stands beside him. On the right, a priest in orange robes holds a tray of offerings, and another orange-clad attendant stands beside him. A large backdrop shows a row of framed portraits of men and a painted deity image with a golden arch. Photographers at the front edge hold cameras. Several people are visible on stage and near the edge; the crowd is partly seen.2008-12-30A photograph of an outdoor stage under a white tent at an Anandotsava event, with a long banner of portrait photos above and a large brass lamp at right. Seated in gold-and-red chairs are several figures: a central man in orange robes and a saffron turban holding a small book, a bald man in orange robes at centre-right, and other men in white and off-white clothing. A standing man in orange robes at left holds a tray, and a standing attendant in orange with a turban hands an item toward the centre. The stage is decorated with orange, yellow and pink flower garlands and pink blossoms in the foreground, and a banner displays a row of framed portraits.2008-12-30Photograph of a stage event with a row of gold-framed ceremonial chairs and a long table draped with marigold and flower garlands. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right, with a garland on its stem. Three saffron-robed men stand centre-stage: one in a saffron turban and rudraksha mala, one in an orange robe and white dhoti holding a small object, and one in a saffron robe with a turban. Several men in white shirts and dhotis sit or stand behind the table. A banner above shows circular portrait photos of multiple men and Kannada text reading Ananda Utsava 2008 with the date 30 December. Flowers and a red carpet fill the foreground, and a framed deity image hangs at the right edge.2008-12-30A photograph of a stage at an outdoor tented event, decorated with white cloth, red carpet and long garlands of marigolds, roses and purple flowers. A large banner behind shows a row of framed portrait photos of older men and a woman's portrait on the left, with the printed title Anandotsavam 2008 and Kannada script. A bronze-coloured oil lamp with a yellow flower garland stands at the front. Several figures in saffron-orange robes are seated on gold-and-red ornate chairs; a central figure in orange wears a shawl and a rudraksha mala. A man in orange stands at left holding a tray, and a person in orange bends forward at centre. Seated at right in white dhotis and shirts are men at a table with microphones and water bottles.2008-12-30