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A photograph in an indoor hall at Dhyanapeetam, Bengaluru. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, his hands extended forward over a silver plate of white powder. A young man in white with a yellow scarf kneels on the floor and reaches toward him. Behind them, saffron-robed sannyasis, white-clad devotees and women in white and yellow saris stand or sit along a red-and-white striped wall. A black board with gold lettering reading Ananda Sabha hangs on the wall. a person is seated on the throne, identified by his saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace.

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June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15Indoor photo of a seated man in orange robes with long dark hair, gold necklace and white paste on his forehead and arm, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne-like chair. He extends a hand toward a kneeling man in a white kurta with a yellow-and-orange garland, who holds out a small pile of white powder in his palms. Beside them, a seated person in orange robes holds a metal plate of white powder, and a tray with a small red cloth holds packets. Behind them, several people in white and orange clothing stand near a wall with a black board of names, and a stone slab sits on the floor. The seated figure with white smearing on his arm and forehead is the a person, identified by long swept hair, orange robes and gold necklace; the setting suggests a ceremonial powder-offering exchange.2009-06-15A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red shawl with a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace and long swept-back hair, sitting on an ornate gold and red throne, with white ash or powder smeared on his forehead and arm. He reaches out to a young man in cream kurta with glasses and a yellow lanyard, who cups his hands to receive the white powder. A devotee in orange-red sits at the foot of the throne holding a metal plate of white powder, and a steel tray with small packets lies on red cloth below. Standing behind are white-clad devotees, one with an orange shawl and another in peach clothing, a woman in white with glasses, and others in white and orange, indicating a ritual or satsang setting at an ashram hall. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long hair, orange shawl, bead necklace and ornate throne cues.2009-06-15A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a gold ornate necklace, sitting on a gold and red throne-like seat, extending a hand dusted with white powder toward a young woman in white clothes with curly hair and bangles, who kneels and holds out her palms. A seated attendant in orange in the foreground holds a metal plate of white powder, and a silver tray holds bundled cash notes. Behind them, several people in white and pink, one in green, stand or sit near a wall, with a patterned mat on the floor and a numbered list board in the background. The scene resembles a ritual honouring or blessing with powder. a person is the seated figure in saffron with gold necklace and dark hair, seated on the throne.2009-06-15A seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-gold throne, with white ash on the forehead and arms, and multiple strands of beads and gold necklaces, extends a hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt and trousers who holds out his palms. An orange-robed attendant kneels beside, holding a tray of white powder. Standing behind are devotees in white and pastel clothing with folded hands, one wearing a yellow shawl and another in a pink top; a woman in a light blue dress stands at left. A brass vessel sits on the wet floor and a metal tray holds small packets. The seated figure appears to be a person (presiding figure with long swept hair, distinctive orange robes, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha beads), giving vibhuti blessing to a devotee in a ritual setting.2009-06-15A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears an orange-red robe, multiple rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with white ash smeared on his forehead and arms. He leans forward applying white powder from a tray. Two kneeling attendants in orange robes stand nearby, one holding a tray of white powder and another seated on the floor beside a blue plate with petals. Standing behind them are people in white and cream clothes, including a woman in a white sari and a woman in a light blue top, and an orange cloth drapes on the left. A poster in the background shows portraits and text. a person is identified by the distinctive orange robe, malas and gold necklace with the ceremonial throne, so the seated figure is labelled as probable Swamiji; the attendants and onlookers are described by role.2009-06-15September 06 20102010-09-06June 15 20092009-06-15A seated figure in an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing orange saffron robes and with long dark swept-back hair, receives the joined hands of a man in white. The seated figure is barefoot and has a long dark hair, with a cluster of attendants nearby. Around them, a man in white with a dark mala stands, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a dark mala stands at left, another woman in white with a yellow shawl and a bald man in orange robes stand near. An orange-curtained entrance with a plaque reading Dhyanapeetam behind them, and a gold-plated brass tray with flowers in the foreground.2010-09-13A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an ashram hall with orange-and-white striped walls. A man with long swept-back hair in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his hands folded in prayer, while devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls sit on the floor before him. Devotees hold orange cloths and offering trays with flowers and fruit, and a seated man in white with a yellow shawl sits in the background. A black board with a white-lettered list of names hangs on the wall behind them. A man in white walks through a doorway at left. Several devotees in the foreground, including a bald man in white, are offering cloth and reaching toward the seated figure's feet.2010-08-03