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A stage event with a standing figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair and rudraksha malas, smiling as he receives a golden-wrapped basket from an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti wearing a red and white flower garland. Behind them, ornate gold-and-red thrones line the stage, with saffron-robed seated figures at left. A large orange banner in Kannada script and a framed portrait of a smiling woman hang behind, with water bottles and floral garlands on the table in front.

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Photo of a stage event with two saffron-robed figures in orange turbans exchanging a woven basket of fruit, one offering it and the other receiving it while garlanded with white and red flowers. A man in a dark suit stands behind them, and ornate gold-and-red thrones sit on the stage with water bottles and flower arrangements. A large banner behind shows a portrait of a man with a red bindi and a Kannada inscription. Two orange-robed figures are seated in the background.2008-12-30Outdoor stage event with a standing sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, holding a woven basket of fruit and flowers and smiling. Opposite, an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows forward, wearing a red-and-gold shawl and a white flower garland. Seated in ornate gold-and-red chairs behind them are people in white and orange, and a man in a brown waistcoat over a white shirt sits at right. Floral arrangements and water bottles sit on the table in front. Behind the stage a large banner shows Kannada script and a portrait of a woman, with framed photos above.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage ceremony at an event with a large banner reading in Kannada 'Anandotsava' (festival of bliss) and a portrait of a smiling woman with a red bindi. A man in saffron robes and an orange turban garlands a seated monk in orange robes, draping a red-and-gold shawl over him and a red flower garland. Ornate gold-and-red chairs line the stage, a brass lamp with yellow flower garlands stands at left, and officials in white sit at the right. The table bears flower decorations and water bottles.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Photograph of an outdoor stage event with a large banner behind it showing a smiling woman's portrait, circular portrait insets, and Kannada script reading in part "ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ" and "ಧ್ಯಾನಪೀಠ ಮಹಾಸಂ" with "30ನೇ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್". Center, a standing person in an orange turban and orange robe bends forward and offers a wrapped gift basket to a seated man in an orange robe with a garland and white hair. Front row seated figures include a man in white shirt, an elderly woman in a white head covering, and a bald man in orange robes with folded hands on a gilded throne-like chair. Flower garlands decorate the table, and water bottles and nameplates sit in front.2008-12-30Photo from a stage event under a white tent with draped pink curtains. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and a long rudraksha mala stands centre-left, gesturing with one hand, with long dark hair and a crown-like dress visible; the appearance is consistent with a person. An older man in a white shirt and white trousers with a red-and-gold shawl bends forward to greet him. Behind them are gilded red-cushioned thrones and seated men in white and orange, one in a brown vest. Front tables hold white-and-orange flower garlands, water bottles, name placards and booklets. A banner behind shows a portrait of a woman and Kannada text. Event dated 30 December.2008-12-31December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor stage event under a canopy with ornate gold-and-red thrones along the back. A man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe, wearing a long rudraksha mala, smiles while receiving a gold-coloured offering from a man in white kurta and a brown quilted vest with an orange-and-gold shawl. A red and white garland is raised behind them. Seated to the right, an older man in white with glasses reads a printed booklet. Behind the stage, a banner in Kannada script and large portraits of a woman and men are displayed, and a seated row of people in saffron and white sits at the left. Ornamented thrones and the event banner frame the scene. A portrait on the banner labelled with Kannada text shows a woman smiling. The saffron-robed man with turban and rudraksha cues fits the a person appearance, shown receiving the offering in his role as the event's honoured guest.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor stage event with a large orange banner behind, showing a portrait of a smiling person with a red bindi and a row of circular portrait photos above. A man in an orange turban and orange robe stands at left, leaning forward to touch the head of a seated man in an orange robe with a floral garland. Two other seated men in orange robes sit on ornate gilded and red velvet thrones; one bald man with a white necklace hands clasped, and another in an orange turban with a rudraksha mala. A man in white stands at far left. Marigold and jasmine garlands drape the white-covered table in front, with water bottles and name placards. The banner carries Kannada text with the date 30 December.2008-12-30A stage event with a large orange banner behind it showing a photograph of a smiling woman with a red bindi and several circular portrait photos of men and women. The banner's text in Kannada reads Anandotsava and 30 December, with a Dhyanapeetha Mahasamsthana label. On a red-carpeted stage, three figures sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones with flower-garlanded tables in front. A man in an orange robe and orange turban bends forward to touch the feet of a seated man in an orange robe, while a seated man in a white garment and a dhoti-clad figure in orange and maroon sit nearby. A tall brass lamp wrapped with yellow flower garlands stands at right, and a floral arrangement sits on the stage. Several people in white shirts sit at the sides, and a few others stand in the background.2008-12-30