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A photograph of a foundation stone unveiling under a red and gold canopy at a Dhyanapeetha event. On the right, an older man in white shirt and trousers and a wristwatch leans over a dark plaque reading a foundation stone inscription. Beside him, a saffron-robed man stands with hands near the plaque. At left, an elderly man in white dhoti and shirt with hands pressed together in greeting stands beside a younger man wearing a saffron turban and saffron shawl. Another older man in white stands centre-left, and a bearded man in white on the far left holds a water bottle. Background banners show portraits in saffron robes and a blue Dhyanapeetha logo with a lamp emblem.

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2003 -Glimpses From Various Programs2003-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stone-laying event under a decorated red and gold canopy with a blue stage carpet. Five men stand before a black foundation stone plaque mounted beneath a white DHYANAPEETAM sign with a bird logo; the plaque reads foundation stone laying ceremony details. On the left, an elderly man in white dhoti and shirt claps his hands, and a younger man in an orange-yellow turban and saffron-orange robe, and another man in white, stand nearby with hands folded. On the right, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe with folded hands stands beside a man in a light cream shirt and dhoti who gestures toward the plaque. Marigold and rose garlands decorate a flower-covered table, and a water bottle sits on a chair at the left edge. A man in a white kurta stands at the far left edge, and a figure partly visible at the far right wears white.2003-01-01January 01 20032003-01-01A stage event under a red-and-yellow canopy with a banner behind it showing a portrait of a saffron-turbaned young man and a framed portrait of an older man in orange. Five people sit on gold ornate thrones with red cushions, behind flower-garland-draped tables with water bottles. Second from left, a saffron-robed man with a rudraksha mala speaks into a microphone. Left, a saffron-robed seated man sits beside a white-clad man. Right, two men in white and light clothing sit in chairs. A blue-and-white DHYANAPEETAM board on the right lists foundation stone laying, guest of honour and a time. Yellow petals are scattered on the banner.2003-01-01January 05 20032003-01-05January 01 20072007-01-01Photo at a Dhyanapeetam event on a red carpet under a white tent. A yellow banner reads Dhyanapeetam, and a black plaque beneath it reads Gurukul Foundation Stone Laid On 1st January 2005 by Gurupujyasri Sri Sri Sri Nithyanandas... Mahaswamiji (partially visible). Five men stand before the plaque. On the left, an older bald, white-bearded man wears an orange robe and a red tilak. Next to him, a long-haired figure in an orange robe and orange turban stands with hands joined, probable Swamiji. To his right, a bald elder in an orange robe with an orange shawl stands beside a white-clad man with glasses and a white dhoti. A man in white kurta stands at far left, and a partially visible man in white stands at far right. A purple-draped table sits below the plaque, with a yellow cloth draped across the banner. Behind them hangs a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange headdress, and a purple and white backdrop.2005-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20072007-01-01December 31 20062006-12-31January 01 20072007-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremony under a red and gold canopy with a pink draped backdrop. On the right, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a shawl lights an ornate brass oil lamp (deepa) on a flower-decorated platform, where red roses are visible. Beside him, a man in a saffron-orange robe and turban smiles. In the centre, a man in white clothes stands with his palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them, men in white shirts and dhotis stand near a sign reading NITHYANANDAPEETHAM. On the left, a gold-framed ornate mirror and a water bottle sit on a table with garlands. A photo portrait is printed on the pink backdrop. The scene shows a lamp-lighting ritual at an outdoor event.2003-01-01 +2 copiesJanuary 01 20032003-01-01 +2 copies