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A wide stage in a tented pavilion set for a Hindu festival event. Several robed figures sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones along a draped platform; the central figures wear saffron/orange robes. A man in white stands at a blue-and-yellow draped podium on the left, speaking into a microphone. Golden elephant figures flank the stage edges, a brass oil lamp stands on the right, and orange and purple marigold garlands swag the stage front and tables. A large banner behind shows a row of circular portrait photos, a deity image on the right and a woman's photo on the left.

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December 30 20082008-12-30A stage at an outdoor tent event with a large orange banner reading Ananda Utsava 2008 in Kannada script along with the date 30 December. Seven people sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones along a draped stage, most in white shirts and dhotis, while three central figures wear saffron/orange robes and orange shawls. A tall brass oil lamp with a twisted stem stands at the right. Garlands in orange, yellow, pink and purple decorate the table edges, and portraits of several men and a woman line the top of the banner. A deity image appears on the right side of the banner.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a festival stage under a white tented canopy, decorated with orange and purple marigold garlands along the steps, railings and table edges. On the stage, a row of seated figures in saffron and orange robes, plus several in white, sit at a long draped table behind a central banner. A standing man in white clothing stands at a lectern on the left, and brass elephant figures and lamps flank the platform. Behind the stage hang a large banner with a row of framed portraits and a large smiling woman's portrait, and a deity image on the right. Several saffron-clad figures are seated in the row, with one candidate in saffron and a rudraksha-adorned appearance, but the face and features are not clearly discernible at this size, so identity remains uncertain.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of an outdoor stage event with a long banner behind the dais showing a row of framed portraits of older men along the top, and Kannada script reading an event title. A figure in white shirt and dhoti stands at a blue-draped podium with floral garlands, speaking into a microphone. Seated on gilded ornate chairs with red cushions are several saffron-robed sannyasis, one wearing an orange turban and another with an orange shawl. Men in white clothing sit at the end of the row. A brass elephant figure and oil lamps stand on the red-carpeted stage, with marigold and rose garlands draped along the table fronts. A framed deity image hangs at the upper right. Swamiji (probable) is among the seated saffron-robed figures, with long hair and saffron robes, seated centrally on the dais.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage event with a standing speaker at a flower-garlanded podium on the left, wearing a saffron-orange robe and orange turban. Behind a long white table draped with marigold garlands sit a row of people on red-cushioned chairs with gold-framed backs; the two central seated figures wear saffron-orange robes, and others wear white. A banner behind them shows a grid of framed portraits of men and women and a large smiling portrait on the left, with Kannada and English headline text. A brass elephant figurine sits on the stage edge, and a decorated ceremonial lamp stand stands at the right. Approximately ten people are visible.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.2008-12-30Photograph of a stage set up in a large tent for a festival event, with red carpet, white draping and marigold garlands along the steps and table edges. Brass elephant figures sit on the lower platform. A long table holds several seated people in saffron and white clothing, and a figure in orange robes sits centrally; a standing man in white stands at a lectern at left. A large portrait of a woman with a gold frame hangs on the backdrop beside a banner of small portraits, and a tall brass lamp stands near the table. Several people are visible on the stage, roughly in the 6-20 range.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30