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A photograph on a covered outdoor stage with a red carpet and marigold garlands along the railing. Four men in saffron-orange robes stand in a close group, one in an orange turban at centre and another in a turban at left. A man in white shirt and white dhoti faces them and clasps hands with a robed figure. Behind them a backdrop shows portraits of several men and a painted deity scene with a large arched frame, with a yellow canopy at right and a brass lamp at left.

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Outdoor 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.2008-12-30Outdoor stage event under a white tent canopy with a red carpet. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand together, several wearing orange turbans and rudraksha malas; one on the left wears a garland of yellow flowers. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti at right hands a small object to a saffron-robed monk who holds a book. Marigold and purple flower garlands drape the white railing. Behind them a large banner shows a deity image in an arched frame and a row of printed portraits. Text on the banner is in Kannada script.2008-12-30December 31 20092009-12-31December 30 20082008-12-30A stage at an outdoor pandal decorated with marigold garlands and flower arrangements. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand in conversation with a man in a white shirt and dark trousers at centre. One saffron-clad figure wears an orange turban and has long dark hair, and appears to be the Swamiji (probable) based on the orange turban, saffron robes and long hair, standing at the right of the group. Behind them a large banner shows a row of circular portrait photographs, with a Kannada-script headline and a date of 30 December. To the right a deity murti is depicted on a backdrop, and a brass oil lamp with a garland stands on a flower-decorated table. Gold ornate chairs with red cushions line the stage.2008-12-30A photograph of an event stage with a backdrop banner displaying a row of framed portraits of older men and Kannada-script text. Five people are visible: a saffron-robed man on the left clasping hands with a saffron-robed woman in an orange turban and rudraksha mala, who stands beside a saffron-robed figure in an orange turban with a white forehead mark and rudraksha mala. A long-haired man in orange robes with a gold-embroidered shawl reaches toward a smiling older man in a white kurta on the right. A purple-and-pink garland lies on the lower left edge. The person in the orange turban with rudraksha mala and white forehead mark is an in-person candidate whose appearance is uncertain, so the a person field is unsure.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a ceremonial gathering on a red carpet beside a large gold-carved throne. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap with gold trim and a gold necklace, reaches out a hand to greet men in white dhotis and white shirts. Several men wear orange shawls, and some carry rudraksha-style beads. a person appears in the saffron-and-gold attire with long hair, greeting devotees with outstretched hands, while other attendees are in orange robes and white ritual clothing. Red carpet, draped ceiling and orange clothing dominate the scene.2010-12-29December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a stage event with flower garlands along the edge. In the foreground, a bald man in a long saffron-orange robe walks down steps, followed by a man in an orange robe and orange turban with a rudraksha mala, a man in white shirt and white trousers carrying a brown bag, and a younger man in white clothing. Behind them, a row of framed portrait photos on a banner with Kannada script, and a seated figure in orange on a gold-trimmed throne-like chair on the left. A woman's head is visible at the bottom right. a person appearance: the bald man in orange robe is in front and is distinctive by his robe and bearing, but identity is not established from the image alone.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage event with saffron-clad figures in front of a painted backdrop bearing Kannada script in red letters and a temple-style illustration. At centre, a woman in an orange sleeveless dress and orange head wrap with a long braid and a dark rudraksha mala stands smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. To her left, a bearded man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks past. Beside them, a man in white holds a small booklet. On the right, a man in orange robes with red borders stands with hands clasped. Other men in white dhotis, some with green shawls, stand around the stage, and a dark curtain and red wall frame the background.2010-09-20