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Photograph of a stage event at a person Dhyanapeetha programme. Five gold-framed ornate thrones with red cushions sit behind a flower-decorated table draped in white and marigold garlands. Two seated men in white shirts sit on the left, one with a hand to his face. A central figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe sits beside a bearded man in an orange-ochre robe who speaks into a microphone at a wooden podium. A large saffron banner behind reads an Anandotsav 2006 style event title in Kannada and Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha. A framed deity image with a mandala-style background stands at the right, showing a deity figure with a trident and a consort in a golden arch.

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December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Five people sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones on a stage draped with marigold and jasmine garlands, in front of a large orange banner with Kannada text and portraits. From left, a man in white shirt and trousers, a man in white shirt with a pen, a man in saffron robe with orange head cloth and beads seated beside a name placard, a man in orange head cloth and saffron robe with a rudraksha mala, and a bearded man in saffron robe. Water bottles sit on the table. A right-side panel shows a gilded deity murti. The man in the orange head cloth and beaded saffron robe, seated third from left, is a person by appearance cues of saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, though his face is not clearly confirmed.2008-12-31A photograph of a stage event with five people seated in ornate gold-and-red thrones behind a table draped with white cloth and garlanded with marigold and flower strings. In the centre, a man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron shawl speaks into a microphone. To his left, a man in a saffron turban and saffron robes with rudraksha beads sits with hands together. To the right, another saffron-robed man in a saffron turban sits with a hand near his face. At the far left, a man in a white turban and white clothes wears beaded necklaces, and at the far right a man in a white shirt sits. A large banner behind them shows Kannada text and the a person Dhyanapeetha emblem, with framed portraits at the top. Water bottles and nameplates sit on the table. Five people are visible.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage at an Anandotsava 2008 event at a person Dhyanapeeta, with five golden ornate chairs with red cushions set behind a draped table decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands. Seated are a man in white shirt and white dhoti at left, a man in white shirt at centre-left, a person in saffron/orange robes with a saffron turban in the centre-right, and a bearded person in ochre robes at right beside a microphone and a podium. A large banner behind shows portrait photos of several people and Kannada text reading Anandotsava 2008 and Dhyanapeetha. A framed deity image with a golden arch sits at the right edge. Flower pots and pink and yellow blooms decorate the foreground. A man in a grey shirt sits at far left.2008-12-31December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a stage at an outdoor event with five seated people in front of a saffron and gold banner printed with Kannada script and a person Dhyanapeetha logo. Two men in white shirts sit on the left in gold-framed, red-cushioned thrones. Next, a man in saffron clothing with an orange head cloth sits on a throne. Beside him, a person in orange robes and a red head wrap wears a rudraksha mala. At the far right, a bearded man in orange robes sits. Name placards and water bottles rest on a table draped in white cloth and garlanded with marigolds and jasmine. A painted deity image appears at the right edge.2008-12-31A 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 photograph of a seated panel on a stage at an outdoor event, with a banner behind reading in Kannada 'ಆನಂದೋತ್ಸವ 2008' (Anandotsava) and 'ಧ್ಯಾನಪೀಠ ಮಹಾಸಂಸ್ಥಾನ ಪೀಠಾರೋಹಣ' (Dhyanapeetha mahasamsthana peetharohana). Four people sit on ornate gold chairs with red cushions. Second from left, a man in an orange headcloth and saffron robe with a folded hand near his mouth sits beside a younger person in saffron wearing a rudraksha mala. Fourth from left, a bearded man in saffron robes sits beside them. Two men in white shirts sit at the left end. Marigold and white flower garlands drape the table in front. Portrait photos of four men are printed on the banner above. Water bottles sit on the table.2008-12-31A 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.2008-12-30