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Outdoor event stage under a white tent canopy, decorated with marigold and multicolour flower garlands. A man in white at a flower-draped lectern speaks into a microphone. Behind him, seated on a dais, a man in a white shirt sits beside two figures in saffron-orange robes on ornate golden-red chairs. A large portrait of a smiling woman with a red bindi hangs on a pink draped backdrop. Brass elephant figurines and a tall brass lamp flank the stage. A banner above shows circular portraits of several men and Kannada text.

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December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of an outdoor tented stage decorated with marigold and flower garlands, gold-toned elephant figures and a red carpet. A man in an orange robe and orange turban stands at a flower-draped lectern speaking into a microphone. Seated behind a long draped table are a man in white with a white cap, a man in white, and a woman in an orange sari. A large banner behind shows a smiling woman's portrait and a yellow banner with a Kannada date line reading 30ನೇ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ (30th December), with small circular portraits of three men at top right. The scene is lit by stage lights hanging from the canopy.2008-12-30A photograph of a stage at an outdoor-style pavilion event with a white tented ceiling and stage lights. Seated on a raised stage draped in white cloth and marigold garlands are several people: a row of men in white clothing, and in the centre three figures in saffron-orange robes, one of whom wears an orange shawl and sits behind a lamp stand with a tall brass oil lamp. A man in white stands at a flower-decorated podium on the left addressing the gathering. A large banner behind the stage shows a framed portrait of a smiling woman, a row of small framed portraits of men, and a golden bannered title. Brass elephant figurines and additional garlands decorate the stage steps. The orange-robed central figure may be a person, based on the saffron robe and seated central position, though the appearance is uncertain.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A decorated tent stage set for a Brahmotsavam event, with a red carpet, marigold garlands in orange and purple, white draped ceiling and stage lights. A row of ornate gold-and-red thrones is seated with figures; a central seated figure wears saffron/orange robes and another in saffron stands at a podium on the left. A brass oil lamp stands in front, flanked by brass elephant figures. Behind the stage hangs a large banner with a row of portrait photographs of men and a framed portrait of a woman with a red bindi. Several people are seated on the stage; a person in orange stands at the podium at left.2008-12-30A decorated open-air stage under a white tent at an event, with a red-carpeted platform draped in marigold garlands and white cloth. Seated on a dais behind a garlanded table are several people: a few wear saffron-orange robes and others wear white clothes. A large banner behind shows a row of framed portrait photographs of men and a Kannada-language heading, with a framed portrait of a smiling woman to the left. Brass elephant figurines and a tall brass lamp stand on the steps, and a man in white stands at a lectern on the left.2008-12-30A photograph of a stage set up under a white tent at a large outdoor event. A man in white clothing stands at a purple-draped lectern on the left, speaking into a microphone. Behind a long table on a raised red-carpeted platform sit several saffron-robed monks and white-clad attendees seated in ornate gold chairs. The table is decorated with marigold and orange garlands, and brass elephant figures and urns stand at the front edge. A large banner behind the stage shows a row of portrait photographs above Kannada text, with a large portrait of a smiling woman in orange clothing at the left edge. Several saffron-robed figures are visible on the platform, but none is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance alone.2008-12-30A festive stage inside a decorated tent hall during a Brahmotsavam celebration. Marigold garlands in orange, yellow and purple drape the stage edge, railings and a pulpit at left, where a man in white stands speaking. Seated behind a white-draped table are several people: some in white dhotis and shirts, and a few in saffron/orange robes, including a central figure in orange with a bare head. A large banner behind shows a row of framed portrait photographs of men and a woman portrait, with Kannada script and the numerals 1006 visible. Brass elephant figurines flank the steps, and a red carpet covers the platform.2008-12-30Stage event under a white tent at a person Dhyanapeetha gathering. A long dais draped with orange and magenta marigold garlands seats several people in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis on ornate gold-and-red chairs. A large banner behind lists Kannada text and rows of portrait photographs of many men and women. A portrait labelled with a woman's photo hangs at left, and a brass elephant figure and brass lamp stand on the lower steps. Floral garlands drape the staircase rail and a red carpet covers the steps.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage event with a standing speaker at a floral-draped podium on the left, wearing saffron robes and a saffron head wrap, speaking into a microphone. Behind the stage, a long banner shows a row of framed portrait photographs of men and Kannada text reading 'Ananda Utsava 2008' and '30ನೇ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್'. Seated on ornate gold-and-red thrones along the dais are several people: two in saffron robes at the centre, and others in white and cream ritual or formal clothes. A small attendant in white stands at the left edge. Marigold garlands and green-and-orange flower swags decorate the dais, and a brass elephant figure is visible at the lower front of the stage. A deity image appears on a panel at upper right.2008-12-30