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A photograph inside an orange-walled hall at a temple ashram. Two ornate gold-leaf thrones with red cushions stand side by side, one empty and one draped with an orange cloth and garlanded with yellow and white flower strands. Beside the chair, a framed portrait labelled with the photo caption shows a figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads, garlanded in flowers. In the foreground, several women sit on the floor: one in a white sari, one in a red sari with a red bindi, and an older woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala. A white-headscarfed woman and a woman with grey hair in a bun sit in front, with brass trays of flowers and offerings. A black plaque on the wall lists devotees who built the Ananda Sabha.

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Photograph of a devotional gathering in an ashram courtyard with orange-painted walls. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari with a mala and a white blouse presses her palms together in anjali. Beside her, a woman in a pink-and-red sari with gold jewelry and a mala sits near a silver tray holding fruit, pink flowers and a brass plate. On the left, a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha-style mala sits, and at the lower edge a person with light-coloured hair is partly visible. Behind them stands an ornate gold-leaf throne with red cushions and a gold-framed seat draped in an orange cloth and garlanded with yellow and white flowers. A framed portrait on the right shows a long-haired man in orange robes with a mala, also garlanded. A black board with white lettering lists donor names. Other devotees are partly visible at the edges, and a person in the top-left corner sits in white clothing.2010-10-05Photograph inside the Ananda Sabha hall at Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi, showing a padapuja seated before an ornate golden throne-style seat with red cushions and orange-and-gold draped cloth. On the seat stands a framed portrait of a long-haired figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, garlanded with orange and white flowers; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. In front, a line of devotees sit on the floor in white dhotis and white blouses; a bald young man in white holds a brass plate or vessel, a woman in a white sari with a yellow-green dupatta sits nearby, and a woman in a cream sari gestures with her hand. Brass lamps, a silver tray, steel water containers and a kalasha-like vessel sit in front of the throne, with a golden lamp stand and a golden seat at the left edge. A wall board lists names of past ananda sabha members.2010-10-02A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold-ornate throne, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. He wears a long orange shawl, a rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow and orange flowers. Before him, several women in white and yellow sarees kneel with folded hands, and silver plates hold oil lamps, flowers and offerings. Behind them is an orange-and-white striped wall beside a black board labelled Dhyanapeetham and a carved stone shrine.2010-08-19A photograph of a morning puja at a temple shrine. A large ornate gold throne with red cushions stands at left, draped with marigold and white-and-maroon garlands, and holds a framed portrait of a young man with long dark hair in orange robes and a beaded necklace, seated in a meditative pose. Before the throne, a group of women and a bald man sit on the floor around a gold tray with silver plates and bowls, red flower offerings and lit incense. A woman in a white blouse and orange shawl at centre holds a lamp and incense, while another woman in white and a woman in yellow hold brass and silver vessels. Orange and red-striped temple walls and a stone pillar form the background.2010-09-28A photograph of a puja set-up at a temple courtyard with a red and white painted wall. A gilded, ornately carved throne with a red cushion sits at left, draped with a garland of orange and white flowers, with a framed portrait of a man in orange robes with long hair and a bead necklace resting on the seat; the portrait is a depiction, not a person present. Around a gold tray with brass bowls and red flowers, several women in white saris with orange or yellow shawls sit, one woman in glasses and an orange shawl gesturing while speaking. Partially visible at lower left are a shaved-headed person in orange and a woman in yellow. A carved stone panel and a wooden stool stand in the background.2010-09-28A photograph of a shaven-headed monk in orange robes seated on the left, holding flower petals in his hands, before a golden throne-like seat draped with red cushions and garlanded with yellow and white marigold and maroon flower strands. On the throne rests a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" showing a long-haired figure in orange robes and rudraksha mala seated before a tree, raising one hand in blessing. Silver trays of red rose petals and small silver vessels sit on the golden platform. Four women sit around the trays: one in a white sari with grey hair pinned back, another in white with an orange border, and two others in cream and yellow saris with folded hands. A stone carved pillar and ornate red-railed structure stand behind. The offering appears to be a padapuja-style worship before the portrait.2010-09-28October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesA morning puja scene at a temple pavilion. A large ornate gold throne with red cushions stands at left, decorated with yellow, orange and maroon flower garlands and a red rose; a framed portrait on the throne shows a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala seated in meditation, labelled with a printed caption. In front of the throne, a gold-embossed offering table holds several silver plates with rice-like offerings, small silver vessels and red rose petals. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes sits at left with hands joined, and a man in white with a grey head is seen from behind in the foreground. Two women sit at right beside the table, one in white with an orange shawl and glasses, the other in a yellow-bordered sari, both handling the offerings. Carved stone pillars and a red-and-white painted column frame the scene, with trees and a metal gate behind.2010-09-28A photo of a paduka puja at an open temple-courtyard hall. On a golden throne with red cushions stands a framed portrait of a saffron-clad man with long dark hair, seated and holding a mala, garlanded with yellow and white flower strands. Devotees sit on the floor before the throne: a woman in a magenta top and purple wrap with hands joined in prayer, men in white dhotis with hands folded, a priest in a white dhoti with bare upper body, and a bald man in an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala. Silver puja plates with pink flowers and small vessels sit on a gold tray. An orange curtain hangs behind, with red-and-white striped walls and a carved stone pillar. A printed portrait caption labels the portrait as a person, and a wall board lists the Dhyanapeetam Devotees Who Built Ananda Sabha. Eight people are visible.2010-10-04A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with cushions, eyes closed and hands folded, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow and pink flowers. Before the throne, several women and girls kneel in white and yellow clothing with hands joined in prayer, while a woman in a white sari with a red border kneels nearby. Silver and brass plates holding flowers and offerings are arranged on the floor in front. Behind them stands a red-and-white striped pillar, a stone carving of a deity murti, and a dark board with a name list on a wall. Orange curtains hang beside a wooden cabinet. The seated figure appears to match the a person based on saffron robes, rudraksha mala and flower garland, presented in a satsang-style setting.2010-08-19Indoor puja in an orange-walled hall at an ashram. In the center, a gilded ornate throne with a red cushion sits empty beside a framed portrait on a second gilded seat, the portrait garlanded with red, purple and yellow flowers and showing a saffron-clad figure with long hair and a mala, labelled as a portrait in the caption. Seated devotees in white dhotis and pale sarees with gold-bordered shawls face the seats, with brass plates of flowers and offerings in front. A shaved-headed young priest in a white dhoti with tilak holds a microphone at left, and a man in white with a sacred thread kneels near the offerings. Behind them a black board lists names in white text, and a wall plaque reads Dhyanapeetham.2010-09-25A photograph of a Paduka Puja in a temple hall with orange and red walls. Two gold-carved thrones stand side by side, one empty and one bearing a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flowers, with a red cushion and a small floral bouquet. Two priests in white dhoti and shawls with sacred markings sit cross-legged on the floor; one in front with palms joined in prayer and one beside him holding a bowl. Silver trays hold lotus flowers, fruit, and small offerings. Several women in saffron and white sit at the lower left and far back, and a woman with dark hair in a bun is seen from behind in the lower right. A black board on the wall lists names.2010-09-25