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A 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.

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Outdoor stage event under a white tent at the Anandotsava celebration, with a large orange banner behind showing a row of portrait photographs of older men and a smiling woman in a left panel, and a deity mural on the right. Several people in saffron and orange robes sit on gold-trimmed chairs and a white-draped dais decorated with orange, yellow and pink floral garlands and red-and-white bunting. A man in saffron wrap stands on the left, a man in dark shirt bends forward near the centre, and a man in white kurta stands on the right. A tall brass oil lamp stands at the right edge of the stage, and a few flower arrangements sit on the table. Kannada banner text reads Anandotsava 2008 with a date of 30 December.2008-12-30Photograph of a stage at an outdoor tented event with a red carpet and white draped table covered in orange, pink and purple marigold and flower garlands. Two figures in saffron/orange robes sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones; one holds a microphone. A standing woman in orange robes gestures toward them, while men in white kurta, dark vest and light shirts stand nearby, some handing items or bowing. A large brass oil lamp with yellow flower garland stands at the right edge. The backdrop banner shows a row of framed portrait photos of men and a banner reading Anandotsava 2008 (Ananda Utsava) with the date 30 December. A woman's portrait appears at left and a deity mural at right. a person appears in the centre-right throne as the figure in orange robe, with a shaved head, though appearance is uncertain.2008-12-30A dais stage under a white tent at an outdoor Hindu festival event. Several seated figures sit on ornate gold and red thrones behind a long table draped in white cloth and decorated with orange, yellow and purple flower garlands. Two men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas sit at the centre; one wears a long beard and the other has a shaved head, and their appearance is not sufficient to confirm any identity, so they are described by role only as seated saffron-robed religious figures. Flanking them are men in white shirts and a man in a dark vest. A tall brass oil lamp with yellow flower garlands stands centre stage. Behind the dais, a banner shows a large portrait of a woman on the left, a row of small portrait photos, and the printed Kannada text. On the right, a painted panel shows deities. The stage has a red carpet and a brass vessel in the foreground.2008-12-30A 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.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage at an outdoor pandal event with a row of seated dignitaries behind a long white draped table decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands. Several men in saffron and orange robes sit in the centre on gilded thrones, with men in white shirts and dark jackets to either side. A large brass oil lamp with a yellow garland stands centre stage on the red carpet, and a silver elephant sculpture sits in the lower right. Behind the stage a banner shows a row of portrait photographs above Kannada text and the date 30 December, with a large portrait of a smiling woman with a red bindi on the left. A painted deity panel is visible at the upper right. The white tent canopy overhead completes the setting.2008-12-30A stage at an outdoor pavilion with a white tent ceiling hosts a seated panel of nine people behind a row of ornate gold-and-red thrones, draped with marigold and flower garlands. In the centre, two figures in saffron/orange robes sit between others in white shirts and dhotis; a saffron-clad figure on the left and another in saffron at right also sit in the row. A brass standing lamp with a yellow garland stands at right. Above the stage a banner reads 'ஆனந்தோத்ஸவ 2008' style Kannada text 'ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮' with '30 ನೇ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್' and portraits of several men in a row, plus a framed image of a smiling woman at left and a deity murti shrine at right. Tables are covered in white cloth with flower decorations.2008-12-30A stage event under a white tent, with a long row of seated dignitaries behind a floral-draped table. Two saffron-robed figures sit in the centre, one with orange cloth and another in orange robes beside him, flanked by men in white shirts and a man in a dark waistcoat. Ornate gold-and-red thrones line the back. A large brass oil lamp stands at centre, garlanded with yellow flowers. A banner behind shows a row of framed portraits and a Kannada-language festival heading. On the right, a painted panel shows a deity group. A brass elephant figure sits in the foreground.2008-12-30Outdoor stage event under a white tent with a red carpet. Seated on gold-and-red thrones behind a row of white-draped tables are several people: on the centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head and a saffron cloth, flanked by other saffron-robed sannyasis and men in white kurta and dhoti. A large gold oil lamp with yellow flower garlands stands at centre front, and flower arrangements decorate the tables. Behind them a banner shows a row of framed portraits and a Kannada-language header reading Anandotsava 2008 with the date 30 December. A woman's portrait and a colourful deity image decorate the side panels.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 event under a white tent with a large copper-and-brass oil lamp (deepam) wrapped in white and yellow flower garlands on the right. Several people sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones behind a white draped table decorated with orange, white and purple flower garlands. A central seated figure in saffron-orange robes reads from a book, flanked by others in saffron and white clothing; a figure in a saffron turban and saffron robe sits on the right. A banner behind them shows a row of portrait photos and text reading Ananda Utsava 2009 (Ananda Utsava) and 30th December. Standing saffron-clad attendants are at the far left. A pink floral arrangement sits on the lower stage.2008-12-30