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A photograph of a seated devotional gathering under a dark stage canopy. A large blue banner reads in Kannada 'Dhyanapeetham' with Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam branding and a printed caption naming Sri Sachchidananda Bharathi Swamiji. Behind the banner, a throne-like seat is decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands and green foliage, and a brass lamp stands at right. A figure in orange robes sits on the decorated seat. Rows of devotees in white clothes with white flower garlands sit cross-legged on red and patterned carpets. Several women wear white saris and a woman at right wears a pink shawl. Foreground figures are seen from behind, including one with a striped headband and one holding a bundle.

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A photograph of a seated figure on a flower-decorated throne or peetha at a Dhyanapeetam event, framed by long garlands of orange marigolds and white flowers. The seated figure wears white and gold adornments and a lei, and a tray or plate is held before him. Rows of devotees in white clothes with white flower garlands sit cross-legged on a red carpet in front. A blue banner in Kannada behind them carries the Dhyanapeetam logo and portraits. Tropical potted plants and dark draped fabric frame the stage.2004-01-01Photograph of a large indoor ceremony under a dark tent-like canopy, with a seated crowd of devotees dressed in white clothes and white garlands sitting on red and patterned carpets. A man in a white shirt stands at center-back addressing them. At the far right, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate throne decorated with orange and white flower garlands, and a bannered backdrop behind shows a saffron-robed figure, a Dhyanapeetam logo and portraits. Brass pots and potted palms flank the stage, and flower-strewn floor and orange-and-yellow garland swags frame the scene.2004-01-01Outdoor satsang under a canopy with a red carpet covered in scattered petals. A man in a white dhoti with an orange-and-green shawl, seen from behind, stands at left facing a seated group. On the right, a decorated seat under marigold and flower garlands holds a seated figure in orange and white; the seat is wrapped in orange and yellow garlands. Rows of devotees in white clothes and garlands sit cross-legged, some with folded hands. A man at centre left holds a small hand drum. Banners read Dhyanapeetham at top and a tent sign at top left; a blue banner shows portraits. A young person in white sits at bottom foreground.2004-01-012004 - sacred collections uncategorisedFebruary 24 20072007-02-24Photo of a seated congregation in a decorated hall facing a central dais. On the dais, a figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne-style chair in front of a large backdrop portrait of a man with long dark hair and a red-and-white printed background. Strings of red and gold garlands and colourful striped tassel hangings decorate the stage. Many devotees sit on striped mats, mostly women and girls with long braided hair wearing white saris and white dresses with gold borders, along with some in green, pink and orange clothing. Several fans stand on the dais and an oil lamp is visible near the throne.2007-02-24A seated ceremonial gathering on a stage draped with grey-silver curtains, with a large portrait banner behind showing a smiling man in an orange turban and robes. At the centre, a robed figure in orange-saffron clothing sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with marigold and flower garlands, a microphone before him. Many people in white clothes with red sashes and colourful garlands sit in rows on red carpet in front of the stage. A man in an orange shirt stands at right holding a microphone, and a large golden lamp stand is visible. Blue and white Dhyanapeetam signage appears at right. The centred figure matches the a person cues of orange-saffron robes and a garlanded throne, so this is a probable appearance-based match.2003-01-01February 24 20072007-02-24Evening devotional gathering under a decorated tent with dark blue and patterned draping. In the foreground, a man with his back to the camera, wearing a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border and a white shawl, holds up a lit oil lamp toward a seated figure. Behind him, rows of seated devotees in white clothes and white garlands sit on red and patterned carpets scattered with petals. At right, a large ornate seat is heavily decorated with orange and white flower garlands and marigolds, and a seated figure in orange and white robes sits upon it. A banner at upper right shows portrait photographs and Kannada script, and a sign reads Dhyanapeetha Festival in the background. A small brass kalasha and brass lamps stand near the decorated seat. Roughly two dozen people are visible.2004-01-01Photograph of a large crowd of seated devotees inside a tented hall at an ashram event. Most attendees, mainly women and girls, sit cross-legged on striped rugs and mats facing a raised stage at the far end. Many wear white saris and salwar kameez with pink, orange, green and blue accents, and several have long braided hair. Hanging from the ceiling are tall cylindrical decorations in blue, yellow and orange patterns with yellow tassels. Behind the stage is a large framed portrait of a long-haired man and a red and gold draped backdrop. A small seat or throne sits on the stage beside a fan. Fluorescent lights line the tent ceiling, and posters with photographs line the side walls.2007-02-15A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and flower garlands sits on an ornate gilded throne in front of a large white banner. Around him, a crowd of devotees in white clothes with red-and-white neck cords and marigold garlands sit on a red carpet, many women with braided hair, some men in white. A standing speaker in an orange shirt holds a microphone at right. A portrait of a saffron-robed sannyasi with a turban appears on the banner, and a blue Dhyanapeetam sign is visible at right. The attendees are seated in a satsang or discourse setting. The seated figure in saffron matches the a person appearance cues of saffron robe, rudraksha mala and garlands, presiding as the teacher on the throne. Many people are visible, roughly 40 to 60, seated on the floor and around the stage.2003-01-01Photograph of a large tented hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women and girls in white, pastel, pink, green and blue saris and salwar, many with long braided hair, sitting on striped woven mats and cloth. Hanging ornamental tassels in red, yellow and patterned fabric decorate the tent ceiling. At the far end, a raised stage with a dark drape and a large framed portrait of a man with long dark hair stands above a small dais, with an ornate seat and a candle-like lamp in front. Side walls show additional framed portraits, and a small stand holding a trident-like object is visible at the right edge.2007-02-15