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A 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.

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Photograph 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 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.2008-12-30A decorated open-air stage under a white tent at an evening event. On the left, a man in orange robes stands at a flower-draped lectern. Behind him, a row of seated figures sits on gilded red-cushioned chairs at a white table draped with orange and purple garlands; in the centre a figure in orange robes sits among men in white dhotis and shirts. Brass elephant figurines and a brass lamp stand on the steps. Behind the stage hangs a long banner with a row of framed portraits and Kannada text, and a large portrait of a woman with dark hair is pinned on the left. Stage lights hang from the tent ceiling.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.2008-12-30Wide 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 tent stage set for a Brahmotsavam event, with a red carpet, marigold garlands in orange and purple, white draped ceiling and stage lights. A row of ornate gold-and-red thrones is seated with figures; a central seated figure wears saffron/orange robes and another in saffron stands at a podium on the left. A brass oil lamp stands in front, flanked by brass elephant figures. Behind the stage hangs a large banner with a row of portrait photographs of men and a framed portrait of a woman with a red bindi. Several people are seated on the stage; a person in orange stands at the podium at left.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A festive stage inside a decorated tent hall during a Brahmotsavam celebration. Marigold garlands in orange, yellow and purple drape the stage edge, railings and a pulpit at left, where a man in white stands speaking. Seated behind a white-draped table are several people: some in white dhotis and shirts, and a few in saffron/orange robes, including a central figure in orange with a bare head. A large banner behind shows a row of framed portrait photographs of men and a woman portrait, with Kannada script and the numerals 1006 visible. Brass elephant figurines flank the steps, and a red carpet covers the platform.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30