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A stage event under a white tent with a banner reading Anandotsava 2008 and 31st December in Kannada script. Four framed portrait photos sit atop the banner. The stage holds a row of ornate gold-and-red chairs with white-clothed flower-decorated tables in front. Five people stand on stage: a man in white kurta with folded hands at left; a man in white shirt and dark trousers holding a mobile phone and small paper; a bald man in orange robes and a shawl raising one hand holding a phone; a person with long dark hair in an orange sannyasi robe with a rudraksha mala and folded hands; and a bearded man in orange robes with folded hands at right. Water bottles and marigold and jasmine garlands decorate the table edges, and the floor is red carpet.

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December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31A stage at an outdoor event under a white canopy, with a red carpet and a draped table decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and water bottles. A man in a white shirt and dhoti at left stands with hands together, and a man in a white shirt holds up a small booklet at centre. Seated in the middle on a gold-and-red throne is a man in orange robes with an orange head covering, his hands in anjali. To the right a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands clapping, and a bearded man in orange robes stands at far right. A large banner behind shows a smiling woman's portrait at left, a row of small circular portraits of men at top, and Kannada text reading Ananotsava 2008 with the date 31 December. a person seated on the throne in orange robes and orange head covering, a seated dignitary role with ceremonial golden throne; the appearance cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.2008-12-31Outdoor stage event under a white tent at an Ananda Utsav celebration. A saffron-robed man with a grey beard and a shaved head stands centre-stage, receiving an object from a woman in an orange sari with an orange head covering. Next to them, a bearded man in orange robes with a microphone stands at the right. Two men in white shirts and trousers stand at left, and gold-and-red thrones with gold-coloured panels sit on the stage. The stage edge is decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands over a white cloth.2008-12-31A stage event under a white tent with a red carpet, backed by a banner reading ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮ and 31ನೇ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ with the Dhyanapeetha name. Five portrait photos of men appear on the banner's top. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and dhoti holds a card or paper up while a standing man in white shirt and dark trousers stands beside a seated monk in saffron robes, hands folded, on a gilded throne with red cushions. To the right, a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands, and beside her a bearded man in saffron robes gestures. A saffron-robed attendant stands at the far left edge. The stage table is decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, and water bottles sit on it. Several people stand or sit behind the stage.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Photograph of a stage event at an outdoor pandal with a white tent canopy. Three men sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones behind a table draped in white cloth and bordered with marigold and jasmine garlands. The seated man at centre wears orange robes and reads a booklet; beside him a man in orange with an orange turban and rudraksha mala sits. At right, a bearded man in orange robes holds a small booklet and stands near a microphone stand. A man in white shirt and trousers stands at left handing papers, and another man in white bends near the table. Behind the stage hangs a banner with four framed portrait photos: an orange-robed figure in a circle, a bearded figure in a circle, and two suited men. The banner carries Kannada text reading ananda utsava 2008 and 31ne disembar.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor stage event with a red carpet and a white draped table decorated with white flower garlands and orange-yellow marigold swags. A bald man in orange robes bends forward to offer a small plate to a seated saffron-robed figure, while a long-haired person in orange with a rudraksha mala reaches toward the plate. Behind them stands a bearded man in orange robes at a microphone, and a man in a white shirt and white trousers stands at the left. Behind the stage, a large banner shows four portrait photos and the Kannada text for Anandotsava 2008 with the date 31 December. Multiple water bottles and name placards sit on the table.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor stage event under a white tent with a large orange banner in Kannada script reading "ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೦೮" and "31 ನವೆಂಬರ್" beside portrait photos. Four people stand at a table draped with white and orange flower garlands on a red stage. On the left a man in an orange dhoti and shawl holds a tray of offerings. In the centre a man in orange robes and an orange turban holds a paper aloft while another in orange robes with an orange head covering and rudraksha mala beads claps. At the far right a bearded man in orange robes stands with palms joined. Ornate gold-carved thrones sit behind the table, and a microphone stands at the right edge.2008-12-31A photograph of a stage event under a white tent, with a banner behind showing portrait photos in circles and Kannada text reading Anandotsava 2008 and 31 December. Five men stand at a long table draped in white cloth and bordered by garlands of white jasmine and orange-yellow marigolds, with water bottles and name placards on the table. On the left, a man in white shirt and trousers presses his palms together. Next to him, a man in white shirt holds a small booklet. At centre, a bearded man in orange robes and an orange turban holds up a mobile phone. Beside him, a person in an orange robe, orange turban and long beaded necklaces claps with palms together. On the far right, a bearded man in an orange robe stands beside a microphone stand. Gold-decorated chairs are visible behind the table, and a red carpet covers the stage floor.2008-12-31