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A photograph of a devotional darshan at an outdoor ashram setting. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and long dark wavy hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, placing a hand on the forehead of a woman in a turquoise sequined sari with pressed palms. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace stands behind holding a wooden tray of fruit and offerings, while another white-clad attendant bows at lower left. A standing man in white with an orange shawl holds a small vessel, and a kalasha and red flower garland are nearby. A dark board on the wall lists names beside the words Ananda Sabha.

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A photograph at an ashram darshan setting. A long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, placing his hand on the forehead of a woman with curly hair who kneels with palms joined, wearing a white and cream sari-style dress and a rudraksha mala. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with gold necklace stands behind holding a wooden tray of fruit and offerings. To the left, women in white and a woman in blue saris stand with hands folded. A wall plaque lists devotees who built Ananda Sabha, and the Dhyanapeetam name is visible above it. a person is the seated figure in saffron with the rudraksha mala and gold throne.2010-09-03A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a draped shawl and a flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, placing his hand on the forehead of a man in white who bows before him. A woman in a lavender sari with a rudraksha mala and bangles stands at left holding a small offering. Behind them, devotees in white, yellow and pink garments and another monk in orange look on. A dark plaque on the orange wall lists names of devotees who built the Ananda Sabha at Dhyanapeetam. The setting appears to be a devotional gathering or blessing ceremony.2010-08-14A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a long orange-and-brown rudraksha mala and yellow-orange marigold garlands, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a board labelled Nithyanandapeetam. He reaches out toward a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a yellow shawl, who smiles and holds offerings in her hands. Behind them, a brass tray holds bananas, apples and fruit, and another woman in white with a yellow shawl stands nearby. Other devotees in white and orange stand in the background, and a red curtain and a carved stone pillar frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha beads and gold-and-red regal seating.2010-08-19A photograph of a seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with long swept-back dark hair, who is placing a garland of orange-brown beads over the shaved head of a devotee in white clothes bowing before him. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, orange clothing and rudraksha beads, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji. Behind them a white-clad priest in a gold necklace holds a tray of fruit, sweets and offerings, a second man in white stands nearby, and on the left a woman in white holds a framed picture. A black board on the wall lists donors of the Ananda Sabha at Dhyanapeetam, and an orange-robed attendant stands in the background.2010-09-03A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head covering sits on a golden-backed red velvet throne, wearing a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and smiling as he extends his hand. Before him, a man in a white shirt with a blue lanyard bows and receives something from a silver plate of flowers and offerings. Behind them, a monk in orange stands beside a wooden table holding a framed item, and a woman in white stands in the background. A dark wall board on the left lists donor names under the heading Devotees Who Built Ananda Sabha, and a carved stone figure appears on the right. a person: the seated figure wears a rudraksha mala, orange robes and a garland on a throne.2010-08-14A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair wears a thick yellow and red flower garland and rests his hand on the forehead of an older man in a white shirt and dark-rimmed glasses who bends forward with palms joined in respect. The robed figure sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carving at the back. Behind them stands a woman in the background, a boy in a pink shirt at left, and an orange-and-red painted wall with a black board listing donor names. A wooden shelf with an orange cloth and rudraksha beads is in front of the throne. Two people are visible in the central action, with additional onlookers partly visible. The robed figure is an appearance-based a person candidate; the throne and orange robe are the strongest cues, though the face is not visible enough for certainty.2010-08-15A 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 seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a large red rose garland and long dark hair swept back, on a gold-carved throne with red cushions. He extends his hand to a young boy in peach-coloured kurta with a gold-bordered shawl, who holds a small bundle of coloured beads or bracelets. Behind them, several women in white sarees with gold borders and rudraksha malas watch; one older woman in glasses smiles, and a bald man in orange stands in the background. A wooden offering box with gold trim and red flowers sits in front. Printed text on the upper-left board reads ANANDA SABHA.2010-08-26A photograph of a ritual scene inside a temple-style hall with red and white painted walls. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala, sits with palms joined in namaskar on a gilded throne with red cushions, with fruit offerings on a tray before him. Around him, devotees in white and yellow clothes sit on the floor holding lit oil lamps and offering plates with fruit and flowers. A woman in a magenta sari sits nearby, and a shaved-head priest in white with a ceremonial necklace is visible at left. Smoke rises in the air, and a listing of printed names hangs on the wall behind. This appears to be a pada puja offering ceremony. a person appearance is probable based on long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2010-09-13A seated man in orange sannyasi robes with a yellow flower garland and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in white ritual dhoti and shawl with red border, who holds his hands together in namaskar and wears gold beaded necklaces. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, bare-armed sleeveless orange garment, and sits on an ornate gold and red throne. Behind them a board lists donors who built the Ananda Sabha, and a woman in a cream sari with a tray stands at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange with long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate throne, giving blessing to a devotee.2010-08-19A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long dark hair tied back sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, receiving devotion from a man in white kurta with spectacles who holds his hands and an offering. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands behind them, and a woman in a teal top and patterned shawl stands at the left edge. Behind the throne is a stone sculpture and a red-and-pink wall with a black plaque listing devotee names under 'Devotees who built Ananda Sabha'. a person cues: long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala, seated on a throne while being honoured.2010-08-28A padapuja in a temple hall with pink-red walls and white stripes. A figure in orange robes, a white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, while his feet are washed by an attendant in an orange top kneeling before a brass tray of water, pink lotus flowers and fruit. Around them, devotees sit on the floor with hands folded: a woman in green sari, a woman in yellow and white, a woman in orange sari with mala, a young woman in white embroidered kurta, a man in saffron clothing, and men in white dhoti. Incense smoke rises at left, and a black board with white lettering hangs on the wall.2010-09-14