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A photograph of a devotee in a light orange kurta with rudraksha mala and a blue lanyard, palms pressed together in namaste, bowing toward a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne. The seated person wears orange robes, a long rudraksha mala and a white-and-beige shell garland, and is smiling. On a wooden table between them, a tray holds rudraksha beads and offerings. Behind, a man in white dhoti with gold chain and a woman in orange sari stand near a dark stone shrine with a carved deity murti. A signboard reads Nithyanapeetam and lists names of trustees. The seated person's identity is uncertain from appearance alone; the figure is described by role as a seated sannyasi receiving devotees.

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September 14 20102010-09-14A 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 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 photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving an offering inside a temple-style hall at Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi. He wears saffron-orange robes, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow and purple flowers, and smiles as he reaches out. Facing him, a young man in white dhoti and shawl with white sacred ash marks on his forearms and forehead holds an object toward him. Behind them stand a woman in a white sari with a yellow border and a bald man in white with an orange cloth, plus a tray holding apples, flowers and sweets. A wall board reads Dhyanapeetam Bidadi, Devotees Who Built Ananda Sabha, Year 2005, listing donor names.2010-08-19August 09 20102010-08-09A seated figure in a saffron-orange shawl and orange garment sits on a gilded ornate throne with gold carved armrests, extending a hand to receive or give an offering from a man in a grey kurta with a name badge. The seated figure wears a rudraksha mala and has swept-back dark hair; the appearance cues are limited to saffron clothing and a throne, so this is an uncertain candidate. Behind, a woman in white with a black bead mala and two shaven-headed men in white dhotis with ceremonial gold necklaces stand near a wooden table holding a plate of candies and a small tray. A wooden sign reads Dhyanapeetam and a wall of names is visible. Orange and red fabrics hang nearby.2010-08-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, receives a framed picture from a smiling man in a white shirt and dark rudraksha mala at a temple event. The seated figure sits on a red-cushioned gold throne with ornate carved arms. Behind them, women in white and cream sarees and a white-clad man with a gold necklace stand near garlanded flowers, and a wall plaque reads Dhyanapeetam. Tiles and a carved stone pillar appear at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate throne shows the cues associated with the page's reference to Swamiji, and is presented here as an appearance-based candidate only.2010-08-21A photograph of a joyful exchange on a temple-like dais. A seated man in an orange shawl and orange robe, garlanded with white jasmine and red flower garlands and rudraksha beads, smiles broadly while receiving a framed item from a bald man in white ritual clothes and a rudraksha mala who leans in laughing. Behind them stands a man in orange robes with an orange shawl. A woman in white with a pink shawl stands at left. A large gold-carved throne with a red cushion is at right, and a dark granite carved stone pillar stands behind. A black signboard with white lettering and an orange-curtained wall complete the setting. The seated central figure has long swept-back hair and the distinctive orange-and-garland presentation, consistent with the probable identification.2010-08-14A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and rudraksha malas sits on an ornate red and gold throne, extending a hand toward a tray of offerings. Probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha malas. Standing before him is a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl wearing a gold bead necklace, holding a wooden tray with fruit, flowers and rudraksha. To the left, a bald man in white kurta with glasses holds a framed picture and a small object, while a woman in white stands nearby. Behind them is a stone pillar and a sign reading Dhyanapeetam, with a painted orange wall and a bell hanging from a hook.2010-09-03A woman in a white and yellow-striped sari with a black beaded necklace and a white flower in her hair stands at left, handing a folded white paper or envelope across a small wooden table to a man seated in an ornate gold-and-red throne at right. The seated man wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe, a long dark rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, and has long dark hair tied back. A brass bowl of fruit and flowers, rudraksha malas and a small tray sit on the table. Behind them hang orange curtains and a dark stone deity murti of Ganesha stands on a shelf, with a framed board listing devotee names in the background. The swami appears in person, receiving the offering in a darshan setting.2010-08-16August 05 20102010-08-05A 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.2010-09-03