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A stage at an outdoor event with a large orange banner reading in Kannada 'ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ' (Anandotsava) and a partial Dhyanapeetha line. Three framed portraits sit atop the banner, and a large portrait at left shows a smiling woman with a red bindi. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands center holding up a small framed photo, while an older man in white at left claps. Two gold-and-red ornate thrones are on stage; on the right throne a figure in saffron robes and orange head covering sits with palms together, and a standing person in saffron with a rudraksha mala and orange head wrap smiles at right. A flower garland decorates the table at the front, and water bottles sit on the dais.

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December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A stage at an outdoor event under a white canopy, with a red carpet and a draped table decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and water bottles. A man in a white shirt and dhoti at left stands with hands together, and a man in a white shirt holds up a small booklet at centre. Seated in the middle on a gold-and-red throne is a man in orange robes with an orange head covering, his hands in anjali. To the right a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands clapping, and a bearded man in orange robes stands at far right. A large banner behind shows a smiling woman's portrait at left, a row of small circular portraits of men at top, and Kannada text reading Ananotsava 2008 with the date 31 December. a person seated on the throne in orange robes and orange head covering, a seated dignitary role with ceremonial golden throne; the appearance cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Stage event at a tented venue with a large banner behind it. On the left, a large portrait of a long-haired man with a red bindi is printed on the banner, and a row of circular portrait photos appears above. Standing at a draped table decorated with white and orange-marigold garlands, a man in white shirt and white dhoti holds up a CD case, beside another man in white shirt and a man in white dhoti and white cap also holding a CD case. At the right, a figure in orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala holds a CD case and smiles. Seated on a gold-and-brown throne at the right is a bald man in orange robes and a garland, reading. Golden chairs and red carpeting complete the stage.2008-12-30Outdoor stage event under a white canopy with a banner behind showing four portrait photos and Kannada script reading an ananda-utsava style festival title. On the stage, a bearded man in orange robes stands at left offering a gift-wrapped package to a man in a white shirt. At right, a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe with a long rudraksha mala stands beside an ornate gold-and-red throne where a seated man in an orange turban and orange robe claps. Marigold and white flower garlands decorate the dais edge, with water bottles on the table. Some seated figures are visible behind the throne.2008-12-31A stage event under a white tent with a red carpet, backed by a banner reading ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮ and 31ನೇ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ with the Dhyanapeetha name. Five portrait photos of men appear on the banner's top. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and dhoti holds a card or paper up while a standing man in white shirt and dark trousers stands beside a seated monk in saffron robes, hands folded, on a gilded throne with red cushions. To the right, a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands, and beside her a bearded man in saffron robes gestures. A saffron-robed attendant stands at the far left edge. The stage table is decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, and water bottles sit on it. Several people stand or sit behind the stage.2008-12-31A stage event under a white tent with a banner reading Anandotsava 2008 and 31st December in Kannada script. Four framed portrait photos sit atop the banner. The stage holds a row of ornate gold-and-red chairs with white-clothed flower-decorated tables in front. Five people stand on stage: a man in white kurta with folded hands at left; a man in white shirt and dark trousers holding a mobile phone and small paper; a bald man in orange robes and a shawl raising one hand holding a phone; a person with long dark hair in an orange sannyasi robe with a rudraksha mala and folded hands; and a bearded man in orange robes with folded hands at right. Water bottles and marigold and jasmine garlands decorate the table edges, and the floor is red carpet.2008-12-31