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A photograph of a stage event where orange-robed monastics sit on gold-and-red ornate thrones behind a long table decorated with white jasmine garlands and marigolds, with Aquafina water bottles set out. The man at left, wearing an orange turban and orange robes with rudraksha beads, speaks into a microphone on a stand. Beside him sit an orange-robed man with a shaved head and a black mala, an older man in orange with a rudraksha mala, and a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe. Behind them a banner in Kannada script reads a 2008 event title, with portrait photos of several men in the upper left and a framed painting of a deity pair with a trident and elaborate costume on the right. Four people are visible on the stage.

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A stage event with three seated saffron-robed religious leaders on ornate gold-and-red thrones in front of a white banner with large red Kannada text reading 2008 and partly visible lettering. The central man in an orange turban and orange robe speaks into a microphone on a stand, with a folded printed paper in his hand. The man on the right wears an orange robe and shawl and listens attentively, while the man on the left in orange looks to the side. Garlands of white flowers and red blossoms decorate the stage table, with water bottles and glasses in front of them.2007-12-30A stage at an outdoor pandal with a row of ornate gold-and-red thrones draped in flower garlands. Several saffron-robed swamis and sannyasis sit side by side; one bearded man at left wears a saffron shawl, and the seated figures in orange robes and orange turbans listen to a speaker at a microphone. Strings of white and orange marigold garlands line the dais, and brass kalasha-style urns stand on the red carpet in the foreground. Behind them a yellow banner shows circular portrait photos of several men and a Kannada headline reading 'Anandotsava 2008'. Black boards with white lettering are on the right side of the stage.2007-12-30A stage event with several saffron-robed men seated on ornate gold-and-red thrones in front of a large cream banner with Kannada text in red. The central figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits at a microphone stand, speaking, with his hands resting on a white paper. Beside him, a bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits attentively. On the left, a bearded man in an orange turban and a long rudraksha mala sits beside a draped cloth and a bowl of fruit. Behind them, a man in a brown shirt stands near the throne, and white jasmine garlands and red flowers decorate the stage edge. Bottled water and glasses are on the table.2007-12-30A stage event with six seated men in saffron-orange robes on ornate gold-and-red thrones behind a table draped with white and orange marigold garlands. The man second from left wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and holds a pair of cymbals or a small instrument; a bearded man at far left wears a long beard and orange robe. A microphone stands at centre. Behind them a yellow banner shows circular portraits and a framed painting of a deity on the right. Bottles of water and glasses sit on the table. Red carpet covers the stage floor.2007-12-30A stage at a Hindu ceremony with five seated men on ornate gilded thrones with red cushions, behind a table draped with marigold and white flower garlands. Three men in saffron-orange robes sit in the centre, one with an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, and a crown-like head covering. The central man speaks into a microphone. At the far left a man in white robes and white head wrap sits, and at the far right a man in white shirt sits. A banner behind reads Kannada text with portrait photos of several men along the top. Water bottles and a floral arrangement sit on the table.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage at a person Dhyanapeetha event with a long row of ornate gold-and-red thrones draped with marigold and orange garlands. Several people sit on the stage: on the left, a man in an orange turban and orange robe; next, a man in orange with a rudraksha-style neck garland; then a bald man in an orange robe holding a microphone; and beside him a man in an orange robe and orange head covering speaking into a mic. To the right, men in white dhotis and kurtas sit on chairs. Behind them hangs a banner with Kannada text and a person Dhyanapeetha logo, showing portraits of several men in suits. A deity mural of a standing couple in a golden arch is on the right, and pink draped curtains frame the stage edge. Garlanded flower borders line the platform.2008-12-31 +1 copiesA stage event with five people seated on ornate gilded thrones with red cushions in front of a large Kannada-language banner and a deity image at the right edge. Two men on the left wear saffron robes, one with an orange turban; the man second from left has a saffron shawl. A figure in the centre wears an orange turban and saffron robes and speaks into a microphone. At the right, a man in white shirt and trousers sits with hands clasped, and another man in beige sits beside him. Name placards and flower garlands in orange and magenta decorate the dais, with water bottles on the table. A banner logo reads Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha.2008-12-30A stage at a Hindu festival event with a row of ornate gold-and-red thrones decorated with marigold garlands. Several people sit on the stage: on the left a man in white with a white head cloth, then two men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas, one wearing an orange turban; a man in orange robe sits beside them, followed by three men in white and a man in a dark vest. Behind them hangs a large banner with a row of framed portraits of men above Kannada text and a logo. To the right a backdrop shows a deity murti with a gold arch and red curtains. Floral garlands drape the stage edge and table.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30 +1 copiesA stage event under a white tent with a red carpet, where several saffron-robed swamis sit on gold-and-red thrones behind a table decorated with white and orange flower garlands. A devotee in a white shirt stands at left reaching toward a saffron cloth, while a robed figure at centre holds a small ritual object. At far right a long-haired figure in orange robes and a saffron turban wearing a rudraksha mala stands beside the table. Behind them a yellow banner shows circular portraits of religious leaders and a Kannada slogan reading Ananda Utsava 2008. Water bottles and a kalasha sit on the table.2007-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30