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Outdoor stage under a white tent at a Bidadi event. A bald man in orange robes at left, bending forward, hands over a wooden tray or plaque to a man in an orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala who stands smiling, hands folded. Between them a man in white dhoti and shirt with white headcloth and beaded necklace reaches toward the exchange. Behind them a man in white shirt and dhoti stands by an ornate gold-and-red throne. At right a seated man in orange shawl sits on a gold chair. The table is draped with white cloth and marigold and purple flower garlands with water bottles and name placards. Behind them a banner shows circular portrait photos of several men and Kannada text, with the date 30 December. The orange-turbaned figure may be a person, based on the orange turban, orange robe, rudraksha mala and prominent role on stage.

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A photograph of an outdoor stage under a white tent at a Jayanti Brahmotsavam event. A banner behind the stage shows circular portrait medallions of several figures and the Kannada word for the 30 December celebration. A bald monk in orange robes on the left presents a gift or document to a man in white clothes and a white head wrap with rudraksha beads, while a man in white trousers and shirt stands between them. On the right, a long-haired figure in orange robes, an orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands beside an empty ornate gold chair; a second orange-robed man sits in another chair at the far right. Tables draped with orange and purple marigold and jasmine garlands hold water bottles and name placards.2008-12-30Outdoor stage event under a white tent at a Jayanti Brahmotsavam celebration. A large framed portrait of a smiling figure with long hair and a red bindi hangs at left, beside a banner with circular portraits of several men and Kannada script. On the right, a saffron-robed woman with a saffron turban and rudraksha mala holds a printed booklet, while a man in white dhoti and white head cloth receives it. A saffron-clad young man in a dhoti stands at left holding a tray. Behind them, seated figures sit in gilded, ornate chairs; a saffron-robed man sits at right with hands folded. Tables are draped with white cloth, marigold and flower garlands, and water bottles, and red carpet covers the stage floor.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage event under a white tent with a large backdrop showing a smiling portrait of a young man with a red bindi and, beside it, a row of circular framed portraits and a Kannada banner reading an 'ananda utsava' heading with '30 December'. In the centre a shaved-headed man in white ritual dress and a white cap holds a gold-yellow cloth bundle. Facing him, a person in orange robes with an orange turban and long dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala, stands beside a golden throne. Another person in orange robes bows and holds out a tray, while a bearded man in orange and a man in orange with a garland sit at the right on a table draped with white cloth and marigold garlands with water bottles. Four people are prominently visible.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.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage event under a white tent, with a large banner behind showing a smiling figure with long dark hair and a red bindi, plus a row of circular portrait photos and Kannada-script text reading 30 December. On the left, a man in an orange robe with rudraksha malas and a long-haired figure in orange with a saffron turban stand near a table draped in orange and white flower garlands. A man in a white shirt and dhoti presents a golden object to a figure in an orange robe with beads. A bald man in white with a rudraksha mala stands between ornate gold-and-pink thrones. On the far right an older man in orange sits quietly. Several people in white and orange clothing are on stage. 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Pink draped curtains line the left side of the stage.2008-12-30Photograph of a stage event with a row of gold-framed ceremonial chairs and a long table draped with marigold and flower garlands. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right, with a garland on its stem. Three saffron-robed men stand centre-stage: one in a saffron turban and rudraksha mala, one in an orange robe and white dhoti holding a small object, and one in a saffron robe with a turban. Several men in white shirts and dhotis sit or stand behind the table. A banner above shows circular portrait photos of multiple men and Kannada text reading Ananda Utsava 2008 with the date 30 December. Flowers and a red carpet fill the foreground, and a framed deity image hangs at the right edge.2008-12-30A stage event at a tented venue with a large portrait backdrop of a woman with a red bindi, and a Kannada banner reading 30ನೇ with flower-garlanded tables in front. On the right, a man in saffron robes and a saffron turban with a rudraksha mala stands beside a gold-ornate throne with red cushions; a person by appearance cues (saffron turban, rudraksha mala, throne). Left of centre, a saffron-clad man in an orange garment with a gold necklace receives an open book from a man in a white hat and white robe wearing a red-bead mala, while another man in white shirt watches. Two saffron-robed attendants stand at left, one bearded and one with a tray.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Stage event at a tented venue with a large banner behind it. On the left, a large portrait of a long-haired man with a red bindi is printed on the banner, and a row of circular portrait photos appears above. Standing at a draped table decorated with white and orange-marigold garlands, a man in white shirt and white dhoti holds up a CD case, beside another man in white shirt and a man in white dhoti and white cap also holding a CD case. 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