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A photograph of a busy temple-hall setting where a man in white robes and a yellow shawl stands at a steel counter serving prasadam from a brass plate heaped with yellow marigold flowers and red offerings. Two women in saris, one in teal green with a dark blue border and gold bangles, one in a light blue sari, reach forward to receive the offering. Other devotees in cream and white clothing stand behind them in the hall, which has red and white painted pillars and a wall board listing donors. The scene suggests a devotee offering line at a Dhyanapeetam hall. A small bell hangs from the ceiling and a painted butterfly decorates the wall.

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A photograph of a temple-courtyard offering counter. A man in a white shirt with a yellow shawl stands at right, handing prasadam sweets from a white plate and a small brass tray of marigolds, fruit and red items. A woman in white with a black beaded necklace and gold bangles, seated at left, holds out her cupped hands to receive. Behind them a younger man in white with a yellow shawl and an orange-banded attendant stand near a wall board listing devotees who hold Ananda Sabha. Other women in saris, one in pink and one in yellow, stand or sit in the background, and a bell hangs from the wall.2010-01-01A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an ashram hall with red-and-white striped walls. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe and a white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his eyes closed and hands folded; the figure has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing and is a probable Swamiji. Before him, devotees kneel with palms pressed together: a woman in a green sari, a woman in orange and yellow, a woman in white with red-embroidered trim, and a man in white. Silver plates hold pink lotus flowers, fruit and offerings, and incense smoke rises near the doorway. A wall board lists donors of Ananda Sabha. Six to eight people are visible, mostly partially in frame.2010-09-14A standing man in an orange-saffron robe with a long floral garland draped over his shoulders scatters pink flower petals with his right hand toward a decorated deity murti. The murti sits on a gold-coloured pedestal set on a green cloth and is heavily adorned with white, pink and yellow flower garlands. Behind him, a group of devotees watch and fold their hands in prayer; a woman in a white sari with yellow border stands at left, a man in white clothes stands beside her, and a woman in a white top sits at far left on a striped mat. A small orange-robed attendant kneels near the base of the murti. The background shows an orange building with a white and red striped wall, a wall plaque, a stone carved relief panel with a seated figure, and a green bush.2010-09-02 +1 copiesNovember 12 20102010-11-12A photograph inside an ashram hall with red and white striped walls and a wall board listing names. A man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala while seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Before him, devotees sit on the floor; a bald man in white kneels with folded hands near a silver plate of fruit and flowers, and a man in a dark sweater holds a pen and notebook. A woman in white with a yellow scarf and a child in pink sit among the devotees. A decorated deity figure stands beside the throne, garlanded with flowers, and a small silver lamp with a fan-shaped stand sits on the floor. A ladder stands in the background near an open doorway.2010-09-03A photograph inside a temple hall with a pink wall and a sign reading Bidadi Devotees who built Ananda Sabha. A man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, touching the head of a small child in a white outfit who bends forward holding flower petals. Beside them a woman in a white sari with gold embroidery and glasses, and a man in white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a visitor badge, watch. Other people in white and saffron stand behind, and a brass plate of flowers and offerings sits on a table. A woman in a peach sari with a mala stands at left. The seated figure's long hair, saffron robes and ornate throne match the a person appearance cues, with a devotee receiving blessing.2010-08-28A photograph of a ritual table at an indoor event. A woman in a white sari with a gold border and a white blouse stands at a white-draped table, scattering or touching white powder over a silver tray. The tray holds folded paper slips, red and yellow flower petals, and a garland-like border of red and yellow flowers. Another woman in white with a lanyard stands at the left, and a man in a light blue shirt with a lanyard stands behind her. A person in an orange and maroon garment is seen at the left edge. Behind the table is a white sign with a list of numbered items, and a wall of orange and red garlands and a framed image of a saffron-clad figure. A woman at the right edge has a white forehead mark.2009-11-27A photograph at a temple-like courtyard with a stone carved wall and red-and-white striped barrier. On the right, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a sleeveless saffron-orange garment, a large red and green flower garland around his neck, and gold bracelets; he is smiling and his hands rest on the stone ledge. Several devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange shawls, stand in front. A younger man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl holds a brass pot decorated with white jasmine garlands, and others extend hands in offering. Two women in white and a bearded man in orange robes stand nearby. Behind them a dark plaque on the wall reads Dhyanapeetam and Ananda Sabha. A stone deity relief is visible on the pillar. a person: the saffron-clad man with long hair, a flower garland and gold bracelets is receiving the offering.2008-08-07A crowd of men gathers at a stone-walled courtyard entrance beside a whitewashed building with a red-and-white striped railing. A long-haired figure in an orange robe and a garland of red roses and green leaves stands at right, reaching toward a young man in white dhoti and yellow shawl who holds a brass pot decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange marigolds. Nearby, bearded men in orange sannyasi robes stand behind them, and devotees in white clothes press palms together or raise hands to their heads. A black board with white lettering hangs on the wall, and a carved stone pillar stands at right.2008-08-07November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph inside a temple hall with orange-painted walls and a board listing donor names. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his bare feet extended. Around him, devotees in white clothes sit on the floor; a woman in white kneels and pours water from a silver vessel over the feet of the seated man, while others in white with yellow shawls attend with brass plates, fruit and flowers. A bare-chested devotee with a gold chain presses his palms together. Smoke rises from an area at the back where a man in white with yellow shawl stands near a doorway. Fruit and garlands lie on a side table.2010-09-06A seated figure in an orange saffron shawl and orange garments sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne with red cushions, a garland of white flowers draped over his shoulder. He smiles as he places his hand on the head of an older bald-grey-haired man in a white dhoti and white shirt, who bows with his hand on his chest. Behind them, standing devotees include a woman in a lavender sari with a rudraksha mala, a man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a maroon sari, and others in white. A brass plate on the orange wall reads Dhyanapeetam. Flower petals and a plate of fruit sit near the throne, and a grey stone carved panel stands at right.2010-08-14