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A stage at an Anandotsavam event with a long row of gold-and-red ornate thrones decorated with marigold garlands. Seated on the dais are several men in saffron and orange robes, including a central figure in orange with a long mala and a microphone before him, and a figure in orange with a shaved head beside him. Flanking them are men in white kurtas and dhotis and a man in a dark vest. A woman in white with a head covering sits at the left edge. Above the stage hangs a banner with Kannada text and a row of portrait photographs of older men. A gold deity murti shrine-style backdrop with an arched frame stands at right, and a brass lamp stand with oil lamps is at the far right. Red drapes and floral arrangements decorate the stage front.

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A stage event with a row of ornate gold-and-red chairs behind a long table draped in white cloth and garlanded with marigolds. Seated are several men: two in saffron-orange robes near the centre, one in white with a white cap at left, and others in white and in a green jacket at right. A tall brass lamp stands at the right edge, and a brass elephant sits in the foreground. Above them a large banner shows a row of framed portraits of older men and Kannada text announcing Ananda Utsava. A painted deity panel hangs at the upper right. Canopy and drapes frame the stage. Several people are visible seated on stage, more than one but fewer than six.2008-12-30A stage at a Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam event with a row of ornate gold-and-red thrones along a stage edged with marigold garlands. Seated are about six people: on the left a man in a saffron turban and saffron robe, then a woman in orange robes, a saffron-robed monk with shaved head, another saffron-robed figure in the centre, and two men in white shirts and white dhotis on the right, one wearing a tan jacket. A microphone stands at the front. Behind them a banner shows a row of framed portrait photographs and Kannada text, with a deity image of a seated couple in an ornate gold frame on the right, and a gold kalasha stands at the far right. The saffron-robed central figure matches the page's a person claim only loosely, so identity is uncertain.2008-12-31 +1 copiesDecember 30 20082008-12-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage at a person Dhyanapeetha event, with a long banner behind it bearing portraits of several men and Kannada text. Seated on golden ornate thrones with red cushions are four saffron-robed sannyasis, several wearing orange turbans, and two men in white and beige shirts at the right. A row of marigold and flower garlands decorates the stage edge and table. Behind them a backdrop shows a deity murti in an arched frame. Microphones are in front of the speakers. Four prominent men are seated; the leftmost man wears white with a white head covering.2008-12-31 +1 copiesA stage event with a row of ornate gold-and-red thrones seated with figures in orange and white. Five seated figures in saffron robes and a man in white with a white head cloth and rudraksha mala sit behind a long white table draped with orange, pink and white flower garlands and name cards. A man in white with a white head cloth at left holds papers, and at right several men in white shirts and dark clothes hold papers. A central figure in orange with a tall orange turban and rudraksha mala sits between others; another in orange sits beside a bald monk. Behind them hangs a large orange banner with Kannada text, a row of framed portraits along the top, and a painted deity panel at right. A microphone stands at left and a red carpet covers the floor. Several people are seated on the stage.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30A stage at a Jayanti Brahmotsavam event, with a golden banner reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha across the top and a large deity picture of a couple on the right. Seven people sit on ornate gold-and-red thrones behind a draped table decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands. Two central figures wear saffron/orange robes and rudraksha malas; the one on the left has a saffron turban, and the one second from the right in the middle has a shaved head and saffron cloth. Flanking them are people in white clothing, and a man in a brown vest and a man in white sit at the right. Portrait photos of several men are printed across the top of the banner, and a microphone stands before the central speaker. a person is a central figure with a shaved head and saffron robe, seated in a throne-like chair and leaning toward a microphone.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 20082008-12-30A stage dais at an outdoor Nithyananda Dhyanapeetha event, with a long table draped in marigold and rose garlands. Seated in front of a large banner of portrait photos and a Kannada-titled celebration sign, several men sit in a row. On the left, a person wears a white turban and white clothes. Next are two men in saffron and orange robes; the central figure wears an orange robe and an orange turban. Beside them sit men in white and a man in a brown jacket. Gold ornate thrones with red cushions stand behind them, and a brass lamp and a deity murti on a side panel are visible at right. Swamiji (probable): the central saffron-robed seated figure, identified only by appearance cues of saffron robes and turban, seated in the central position of honour.2008-12-30December 30 20082008-12-30 +1 copiesDecember 30 20082008-12-30 +1 copies