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Outdoor puja scene on a terrace under a multicoloured canopy umbrella labelled Dhyanapeetam, with a hazy mountain backdrop. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits centrally with eyes closed, holding a small ritual lamp in one raised hand, flanked by a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands on the left. Seated devotees in orange shawls and white clothes fill the foreground, one man in white at left tending incense or a lamp, and a microphone stand is visible at right. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated in the centre under the canopy.

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Outdoor satsang on a raised terrace with hazy mountains behind. A man with long dark hair, a red bindi, orange shawl and a beaded garland sits cross-legged under a multicoloured canopy umbrella with tasselled fringe and the printed word "DhyanaPeetam" on its panels. In front of him, a shaved-headed devotee in orange with folded hands kneels beside a deity murti decorated with a flower garland. Dozens of seated devotees in orange shawls and white clothes face the central figure, with some heads visible in the foreground.2010-09-24Outdoor satsang on a terrace in misty hills. A man with long dark hair, orange robe and orange garland sits centrally under a multicolored dome umbrella with fringe and a sign reading Dhyanapeetam, holding a small lamp or incense in one raised hand with eyes closed. Behind him a leopard-print cushioned backdrop. Seated before him are rows of devotees in orange shawls and white clothes, many with covered heads, and a shaven-headed man in orange at left beside a garlanded deity murti. The white-robed group and foreground devotees face the centre. A logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-09-24Outdoor satsang on a raised terrace under a hazy sky. A central seated figure in orange robes with a long orange-and-gold garland, red tilak and long swept-back hair holds a small ritual vessel while an umbrella canopy with the text "Dhyanapeetam" and a dove emblem shades him. Beside him, a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands and a priest in orange sits at a brocade-covered dais. Around them, a large seated gathering wears white and orange: many women in orange head coverings and orange sashes, some in white, a few in red shawls, and a man in orange. A microphone stand is at the right edge.2010-09-24Outdoor gathering on a raised terrace with a hazy mountain backdrop. A long-haired man in an orange shawl and a garland of beads sits with eyes closed beneath a multicoloured canopy umbrella with fringed tassels and the printed words Dhyanapeetam. Around him, many seated devotees wear orange shawls and white clothing, with some facing away from the camera. To the left, a shaved-headed priest in white and orange stands beside a deity murti adorned with a flower garland, next to a brass vessel and a small offering tray. a person: the seated man shows long swept-back hair and orange garments with a bead garland, though the face and appearance are not sufficiently certain for a firm identification.2010-09-24Outdoor satsang on a raised platform under a multicoloured canopy umbrella with Dhyanapeetam lettering, a small white-bird logo on its panels and fringed tassels. A man with long dark hair, orange robe and a long beaded garland sits centrally on an orange cushioned seat with a red forehead mark; he appears to be a probable Swamiji by his long swept-back hair, saffron robe and garland. Seated before him are rows of devotees in white and orange shawls, seen from behind. To the left, a priest in white with a shaved head performs worship before a garlanded deity murti. The hazy hills behind add a Himalayan setting.2010-09-24Outdoor photo of a seated teacher under a large multicoloured umbrella with an orange fringe, its panels reading "Dhyanapeetam" and bearing blue bird emblems. The central figure wears an orange robe, a gold and beaded garland, a red forehead mark, and holds a small ritual object in one hand with eyes closed. Several seated devotees in orange shawls and white clothes face him on a raised platform, with a garlanded deity murti to the left and a shaven-headed attendant in orange beside it. Hazy mountains fill the background. The central figure is an appearance-based a person with long swept-back hair and orange ornate garments, but identity is uncertain.2010-09-24A seated teacher in an orange robe and long orange-and-white beaded necklace sits cross-legged beneath a multicoloured fringed parasol with the word "Dhyanapeetam" painted on it, on an elevated platform draped with a patterned orange cloth. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders and he has a red mark on his forehead. In front of him, a large audience sits on the ground in orange shawls and white clothes, many with their backs to the camera. Off to the left, a bald man in white clothes with marigold garlands and a brass kalasha-style vessel is seated beside a garlanded deity murti draped in orange. Hazy mountains rise in the background.2010-09-24Outdoor photo of a seated man in orange robes with a red bindi, eyes closed, wearing a long gold-bead mala, sitting beneath a multicolored canopy umbrella with orange fringe and the word Dhyanapeetam printed on its panel. Around him, devotees in orange head-cloths and white clothing sit closely in rows, one man in the lower left has hands in anjali. A decorated deity murti with a garland appears at the left edge. Hazy sky in background.2010-09-24May 24 20062006-05-24 +1 copiesAerial view of an outdoor satsang on a riverside stone terrace beside fast-flowing white water. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red cushioned seat under a multicoloured canopy umbrella, speaking into a microphone, with a red carpet before him. Behind him, a man in orange sits near tall ceremonial staffs and a yellow flag. Hundreds of devotees in orange shawls and orange T-shirts sit on the ground in rows, many women with long braids, some in white or pink. A photographer in a white shirt stands at the left edge and a seated man with a camera is nearby. Plastic water bottles sit at the front.2006-05-23Outdoor photo of a seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, eyes closed, wearing a gold-bead mala and a red tilak, sitting on an orange-cushioned seat beneath a large colourful canopy umbrella with a gold finial, its panels reading Dhyanapeetam with a bird emblem. Several people sit on the ground before him: a man with shaved head and folded hands in white clothes and an orange shawl, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti, and women in white saris with orange shawls. A brass tray with a pink lotus and offerings sits in front. Hazy forested hills rise behind, and a cameraman stands at the right edge.2010-09-24A seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style gold necklace sits eyes closed beneath a large multicoloured umbrella with a gold finial and fringed tassels, its panels reading "Dhyanapeetam" in blue lettering. Behind him are orange cushions and a leopard-print cloth. In front, several people in white dhotis and white saris, some with shaved heads and orange shawls, sit on a rooftop in front of a brass tray with a pink lotus and flowers. A misty forested hillside fills the background. A person with a camera stands at the right edge. Probable Swamiji (orange robes, long swept-back hair, gold necklace, seated under the Dhyanapeetam umbrella) is present in person.2010-09-24