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Wide view of a pavilion-style hall set up for a sadhus' gathering. Rows of seated saffron-robed sadhus face a long head table draped in red at the far end, with a backdrop banner showing a smiling saffron-turbaned figure. Several seated men in white shirts and white dhotis sit in the foreground at a white-covered table with water bottles and booklets. A projector screen and stage lighting are visible, and white fabric drapes the ceiling. A Tamil banner reads Sadhukkal Sangamam, and a sign on the stage shows the date 30 December 2009. The portrait on the banner is labelled Anandotsavam as well.

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Wide photo of a hall used for a seated programme with rows of chairs facing a stage. A large banner behind the stage shows a portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure with a Tamil heading, and a sign reads World Reformer style branding. Seated figures on the right wear saffron robes and orange turbans at a long table with draped red cloth and water bottles; a woman stands speaking at a podium near the centre stage. Several men in white shirts sit in the foreground on white-covered tables with printed booklets and water bottles. Two projector screens and a maroon swagged curtain frame the stage. Several people in saffron and white are seated, a small ceremonial seated group.2009-12-30A seated assembly of saffron-robed sannyasis and women in orange and white attire sits at long tables draped in red and orange, facing a podium on an orange-carpeted stage. A speaker stands at the wooden lectern. Behind them a projector screen and a large banner show a smiling woman in an orange turban with the name Anandeshvara Devi. Overhead hang a white canopy and decorative tassels. Several participants have water bottles before them, and a small camera on a tripod is set up near the stage.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30Wide interior photo of a large tented hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging ceiling fans, where a seated assembly of saffron and orange robed sannyasis and devotees sits at long white-clothed tables with red runners and name placards. In the foreground, a bald monk in orange sits at the table edge while others in orange and red clothing listen. At the far end, a speaker stands at a wooden podium before a projector screen showing a portrait of a saffron-clad figure with a caption reading the Tamil heading. Dangling colourful decorative tassels hang from the ceiling and red and white draping lines the walls.2009-12-30A large hall set up for a formal assembly, with a long U-shaped arrangement of red-draped tables and orange chairs filled with seated attendees in saffron and orange robes and white clothing. A figure in white stands at a central podium facing the rows, with a camera on a tripod in front. A backdrop displays a banner with a portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban beside Tamil-script text, flanked by projection screens. Colourful striped fabric tassels hang from the white ceiling canopy, and ceiling fans turn overhead. Many attendees wear orange saffron robes and some wear white.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30Wide view of a large indoor hall set up for a seated assembly. Many people in orange or saffron robes sit in rows of black chairs facing a stage at the far end, with a wooden lectern. Two long tables draped in red and white cloth run along the right side, where several people in white and orange sit. A rear screen and side projector screens show slides. Above the stage hangs a banner with a portrait of a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange garments, next to Tamil script. Another large portrait banner in orange and red hangs on the right wall. A cameraman in white stands at left with a tripod camera. Bottled water sits on the tables, and the ceiling is draped in white fabric with maroon swags.2009-12-30Photograph of a large indoor hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging colourful tassel decorations. Long rows of tables draped in red and white form a large U-shape, with many seated participants in orange and saffron robes and some in white and pink, viewed from behind. A speaker stands at a central podium in front of a stage with banners, screens and a floral arrangement. A large red banner on the right shows a smiling monk in orange with the word Anandotsavam. Floor mats and a purple rug cover the floor. Several dozen people are visible.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30A photograph of a large hall set up for a conference, with a long U-shaped arrangement of white-covered tables draped in red cloths. Many people in orange and saffron robes sit in orange-cushioned chairs facing a central stage with a speaker at a wooden podium. Behind the stage hang a banner with a portrait of a smiling figure in orange and a Tamil heading, and projector screens show a graphic. Colourful tassels hang from the white ceiling canopy, and the hall is lined with fans and wall vents.2009-12-30A large hall with a white fabric ceiling and decorative hanging tassels in red, blue and yellow decorates the room. Rows of people in saffron and orange robes sit at long tables draped in red cloth, facing a central stage with a wooden lectern and a podium. Behind the stage hangs a maroon curtain with swags, and a banner shows a smiling figure in orange turban with the title 'Sadhukkal Sangam'. Projection screens display slides, and a camera on a tripod records the proceedings. Many attendees wear orange robes, some in white, with water bottles placed on the tables.2009-12-30