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Evening photograph of a group of saffron-clad sannyasis standing on a sandy ground outside an event area. A man with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange robe stands in the centre, gesturing with an open hand toward an older white-bearded man in pale orange robes on the right. Other robed men in orange and rust-brown stand around them, some with beards and malas, and white-clad volunteers with lanyards stand in the background. Behind them, a banner reads Ananda Utsava 2010 with dates and a Bidadi venue listing, and a notice board is mounted on the wall. a person appears as the central figure in orange with long hair and rudraksha mala, interacting with the group.

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Outdoor procession on a sandy courtyard in front of white buildings and a palm tree. A man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl on the left raises a long wooden pole. In the centre, a person with long dark hair wears an orange robe with a red border and walks forward with arms outstretched. Around them, saffron-robed sannyasis and bare-chested men in white dhotis with beaded necklaces move together. On the right, a saffron-robed man carries a decorated tray with flowers and garlands. Behind them, a large poster shows a portrait and the Kannada text 'Anandotsava-2010' with a date, and another banner lists names in Kannada.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 31 20092009-12-31December 31 20092009-12-31December 31 20092009-12-31Outdoor photo of a procession at a temple entrance on a dirt ground. Three men in white dhotis and shirts hold up ornate, fringed parasols: a yellow-and-red one with a red emblem, and two multicoloured ones in red, blue and green. Beside them, a man in white holds a brass pot. In the centre, a man in an orange robe stands facing a shaved-headed monk in orange wrap and dhoti, who has a crown-like orange head covering, while another orange-robed attendant stands at the right. Behind them are a silver SUV and a sign reading Sri Anandeshwara Devalaya and a banner with portraits and the title Anandotsava-2009. A woman in white stands at the left.2009-12-20Outdoor procession scene at a temple entrance beneath a signboard reading Shree Anandeshwara Devasthana. Several people in white dhotis and shirts hold decorated red, orange and blue ceremonial umbrellas with gold tassels and ornate banner poles, one man carrying a brass vessel. In the centre, a man in a long orange robe with long swept-back hair stands barefoot, facing an older man on the right who wears an orange robe, a beaded garland and an orange turban, and holds a sprig of green leaves. Behind them a pink banner shows a row of portraits and Utsava-2010 text. A grey pickup truck is parked at the right edge.2009-12-20Outdoor stage event under a white tent canopy. Several saffron-robed sannyasis stand on a red-carpeted stage, several wearing orange turbans and rudraksha malas. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands at right, clasping hands with a saffron-robed figure. A brass kalasha or lamp stand with flower garlands is at left. A large backdrop shows a painted deity scene with a gold arch and Kannada script reading Sri Anandeshwara. Marigold and pink flower garlands line the railing in front. A figure with a crown and tall hair sits at far left, possibly a person candidate; the appearance is uncertain. Several portrait photos are mounted on the backdrop.2008-12-30Night procession scene with a line of people walking on a paved path lit by warm lights. Ornate red and yellow umbrellas with tassels and gold finials are held overhead. In the centre, a man in an orange robe and orange turban stands with hands folded in front, facing a group of men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls. Behind them, bearded men in orange robes and women in orange saris stand with a flag bearer carrying an orange flag. A banner on the left shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" with Kannada text. Orange and yellow marigolds sit along the edge of the path. Several onlookers stand in the background.2007-12-30Outdoor stage event under a white tent with a red carpet and marigold and white jasmine garlands draped along the table front. A bearded man in saffron robe with a gold-patterned shawl stands centre-right, smiling, beside a man in an orange turban and rudraksha mala with long swept-back hair who gestures in front of him. A seated man in orange robes sits at the left behind the table, and an attendant in white stands at right. Two orange-robed attendants move at the frame edges, one holding a red cloth and one a tray. A white banner behind shows printed portraits of four men and Kannada text, with a gilded deity murti or decorated frame at right. The page flags a person at this event, but no visible cue here establishes which figure, if any, he is, so the identity is left unsure.2008-12-31December 31 20092009-12-31Outdoor stage event with guests of honour seated on ornate gold-and-red thrones in a row, dressed in saffron-orange robes. The rightmost figure, bald and wearing glasses, sits with hands folded. Next to him, a figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange turban is seated, flanked by orange-robed swamis with white beards and shaved heads. Pale and orange-robed attendants stand at the far left. A table in front holds bottled water, booklets and garlands of white and orange flowers spread along the red carpet. Behind them hangs a banner with a large Kannada slogan and a row of framed portrait photographs, plus a painted portrait of a figure in a white and red shawl. A person in an orange shirt stands at the far right. a person: the figure with long hair, orange turban and rudraksha mala is a candidate, but appearance is uncertain given the distance and crowded seating.2007-12-30