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Outdoor stage event with a standing sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, holding a woven basket of fruit and flowers and smiling. Opposite, an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows forward, wearing a red-and-gold shawl and a white flower garland. Seated in ornate gold-and-red chairs behind them are people in white and orange, and a man in a brown waistcoat over a white shirt sits at right. Floral arrangements and water bottles sit on the table in front. Behind the stage a large banner shows Kannada script and a portrait of a woman, with framed photos above.

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December 30 20082008-12-30Outdoor stage event under a canopy with ornate gold-and-red thrones along the back. A man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe, wearing a long rudraksha mala, smiles while receiving a gold-coloured offering from a man in white kurta and a brown quilted vest with an orange-and-gold shawl. A red and white garland is raised behind them. Seated to the right, an older man in white with glasses reads a printed booklet. Behind the stage, a banner in Kannada script and large portraits of a woman and men are displayed, and a seated row of people in saffron and white sits at the left. Ornamented thrones and the event banner frame the scene. A portrait on the banner labelled with Kannada text shows a woman smiling. The saffron-robed man with turban and rudraksha cues fits the a person appearance, shown receiving the offering in his role as the event's honoured guest.2008-12-30A stage ceremony at an event with a large banner reading in Kannada 'Anandotsava' (festival of bliss) and a portrait of a smiling woman with a red bindi. A man in saffron robes and an orange turban garlands a seated monk in orange robes, draping a red-and-gold shawl over him and a red flower garland. Ornate gold-and-red chairs line the stage, a brass lamp with yellow flower garlands stands at left, and officials in white sit at the right. The table bears flower decorations and water bottles.2008-12-30Outdoor stage event under a white tent with a banner reading in Kannada 'Anandotsava' and '30 December'. A large portrait of a smiling long-haired man with a red bindi hangs at left, and circular portraits of older men and women line the top of the banner. On stage, a saffron-robed man with a shaved head and round glasses stands at left holding a brass tray, while a man in saffron with a long beard and a rudraksha mala stands beside him. A man in saffron robes with a dark-haired bun and red-and-gold turban stands and holds a brass plate near a man in white kurta and white cap who is handing over offerings. A woman in saffron with a turban and rudraksha mala stands center. An older man in saffron sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at right, with name placards and flower garlands draped over the white-covered table.2008-12-30Photo from a stage event under a white tent with draped pink curtains. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and a long rudraksha mala stands centre-left, gesturing with one hand, with long dark hair and a crown-like dress visible; the appearance is consistent with a person. An older man in a white shirt and white trousers with a red-and-gold shawl bends forward to greet him. Behind them are gilded red-cushioned thrones and seated men in white and orange, one in a brown vest. Front tables hold white-and-orange flower garlands, water bottles, name placards and booklets. A banner behind shows a portrait of a woman and Kannada text. Event dated 30 December.2008-12-31December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 31 20092009-12-31December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage event at a Dhyanapeetha jayanti celebration. A bearded man in saffron robes on the right holds a red and gold cloth, while a man in white kurta with a saffron-yellow sash bows toward him. A man in white and orange-saffron attire with a dark shawl stands at left holding papers, and a man in an orange turban and saffron robes stands beside him. A woman in orange sits centrally behind the table. Behind them are gilded thrones, a backdrop with three circular portraits and Kannada text, and a table draped in pink with marigold and orange garlands. Water bottles and name placards sit on the table.2006-01-01A photograph from a outdoor stage event under a tent. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head wrap and long hair stands on the left, smiling, while a man in white kurta and a tan vest with a red-and-gold shawl bows toward him. Behind them sit several seated people on ornate gold-and-red thrones, including a man in orange robes and a man in white with glasses and a booklet on the right. A banner with Kannada text and a portrait of a woman hangs behind the stage, and the table in front holds flower garlands, water bottles and name placards. Several other people sit or stand in the background.2008-12-30