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A wide view of a large white tent stage with red carpeted steps and a red-carpeted platform, decorated with marigold garlands in orange, yellow and purple. Seated on the platform are several figures in saffron and orange robes and white clothing behind a long white-draped table, with a standing speaker in white at a purple-draped lectern on the left. A large banner behind shows a row of framed portraits and Kannada text. Brass lamps, a tall brass vase and brass elephant figures flank the steps, and speakers and shoes sit at the front.

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December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a festival stage under a white tented canopy, decorated with orange and purple marigold garlands along the steps, railings and table edges. On the stage, a row of seated figures in saffron and orange robes, plus several in white, sit at a long draped table behind a central banner. A standing man in white clothing stands at a lectern on the left, and brass elephant figures and lamps flank the platform. Behind the stage hang a large banner with a row of framed portraits and a large smiling woman's portrait, and a deity image on the right. Several saffron-clad figures are seated in the row, with one candidate in saffron and a rudraksha-adorned appearance, but the face and features are not clearly discernible at this size, so identity remains uncertain.2008-12-30Photograph of a stage set up in a large tent for a festival event, with red carpet, white draping and marigold garlands along the steps and table edges. Brass elephant figures sit on the lower platform. A long table holds several seated people in saffron and white clothing, and a figure in orange robes sits centrally; a standing man in white stands at a lectern at left. A large portrait of a woman with a gold frame hangs on the backdrop beside a banner of small portraits, and a tall brass lamp stands near the table. Several people are visible on the stage, roughly in the 6-20 range.2008-12-30A decorated open-air stage under a white tent at an event, with a red-carpeted platform draped in marigold garlands and white cloth. Seated on a dais behind a garlanded table are several people: a few wear saffron-orange robes and others wear white clothes. A large banner behind shows a row of framed portrait photographs of men and a Kannada-language heading, with a framed portrait of a smiling woman to the left. Brass elephant figurines and a tall brass lamp stand on the steps, and a man in white stands at a lectern on the left.2008-12-30A photograph of a stage at an indoor hall decorated for a Kannada-language celebration. A speaker in white stands at a purple-draped podium on the left, orange-clad sannyasis and white-clad men sit at a long table on a raised dais, and gold-and-red chairs are arranged behind it. The stage is decorated with marigold garlands in yellow, orange and red, and brass elephant figures flank the steps. A large banner behind shows a row of framed portrait photographs above Kannada lettering, and a painted deity image hangs on the right. Visible people are a speaker, several seated dais guests and a few attendants, about 6-20 in total.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30Wide view of an outdoor stage under a white tent at an evening festival event, lit by overhead spotlights. Red carpeted steps lead up to a raised platform draped with orange and yellow marigold garlands, with brass elephant figurines and a tall brass lamp in front. Several people sit at the back of the stage in white dhotis and white shirts, and one figure in orange robes sits centrally behind a table. A large banner behind the stage shows a row of framed portrait photos above Kannada text, and a framed portrait of a smiling woman stands on the left. Golden ceremonial chairs with red cushions stand on the platform. A figure in orange stands at a lectern on the left side of the stage. Several people are visible in the scene, mostly on stage.2008-12-30A decorated stage in a tented hall with red carpet and marigold garlands draped along the steps and tables. A large banner behind shows a framed portrait of a smiling woman and a row of small portrait photos of men, with Kannada text reading as a jayanti-brahmotsava celebration. A man in orange robes speaks at a standing podium on the left, and a line of seated officials in white and orange sits at a long table with a brass lamp and gold-painted elephant figures in front. Several people in white and orange are seated on the stage, and the room holds a few visible audience figures.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30 +1 copiesPhoto of a stage event under a white tent with a red carpet, garlanded platform and gold-framed chairs. Several seated men in saffron-orange robes sit at a long table draped with white cloth and marigold garlands; one wears an orange turban at the far left, and two others in white clothing sit beside them. A microphone stands at a purple-and-garland draped podium on the left. Behind the stage, a large banner shows a row of framed portrait photographs and a Kannada headline reading 'Anandotsava 2008' with 'December 31' printed below. A framed deity murti picture hangs at the right, and brass oil lamps and elephant-shaped brass stands line the steps. Mounted stage lights are visible at the top right.2008-12-31A stage at an outdoor pandal event, decorated with marigold and red garlands along the steps, railings and table edges. Seven men sit on a raised dais behind a white-draped table with microphones; on the left, a turbaned man in orange and a saffron-robed man sit beside others in white and grey clothes. Ornate gold and red chairs line the back. Above them a long banner shows a row of framed portraits and Kannada text, and a framed deity image hangs on the right. Brass elephant-shaped figures and brass lamps stand at the stage edge, and a purple garlanded podium with a microphone stands at left. Dim stage lights hang from the canopy.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30