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A smiling man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban sits on an ornately carved wooden throne with a white quilted backdrop. He wears rudraksha malas across his chest and a red tilak on his forehead. He receives a silver-wrapped box from a person in white clothing, whose dark hair is visible, while a bearded man in white stands at the right edge. Behind them are garlands of white, red and green flowers and a board reading Dhyana Peetam Nithyanandapuram, Bidadi, Bangalore.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban smiles broadly on an ornate carved wooden throne. He wears a long garland of white and orange flowers and a rudraksha-style bead mala. A bent-over woman in a dark top and a man in white clothing with a shawl lean in to hand him a white plastic bag, while a carved wooden lion sits beside the throne. Behind them stand a dark banner with gold lettering, a brass lamp stand and a flower-decorated display.2003-01-01A photograph of a festive ceremony. A figure seated on an ornate decorated seat, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a saffron turban and a long white and multicoloured flower garland, smiles and reaches toward a woman in a white sari with gold bangles and a gold necklace who is bowing and offering a folded paper or envelope with both hands. Behind her, an older woman in a white sari and a man in a white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl stand waiting. Carved stone lion figures flank the seat, and the base is decorated with pink and white flowers and a yellow floral backdrop.2006-11-12September 15 20112011-09-15A young man with a shaved head sits on an ornate red throne-style chair with a carved wooden crest. He wears an orange-saffron robe draped over the shoulders and an orange turban, with a red bindi on his forehead. His hands rest on a long wooden staff across his lap. Behind him, a blue poster shows a golden stylized figure and the word MANASA. Props and a decorated cloth sit at the edges of the frame.January 31 20042004-01-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a multicoloured flower garland receiving a small wrapped gift from a woman in a white top who kneels before him. The seated man has long swept-back hair, a bare-shouldered orange garment and a red-and-white floral garland, and sits on a gold-ornate throne with cushions. Behind him stand two men in orange: one with a shaved head and orange cloth, wearing a gold necklace, and another with long hair and a gold pendant. Flower garlands in red and orange drape the backdrop, and a gold-framed panel decorates the wall. A small child's hand is visible near the woman. Presentation of gifts before a throne suggests a darshan or prasad offering; the seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a flower garland and ceremonial gold ornaments.2009-12-24A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and an orange head wrap, wearing a multicoloured garland of yellow, red and white flowers, smiles broadly and raises one hand in greeting. Before them a man in a white shirt with a red beaded necklace kneels with palms pressed together in respect. Behind them a woman in a white sari stands near a striped cushioned seat, and a large orange-robed portrait with partial text fills the backdrop. The setting appears to be an indoor hall during a gathering.2004-07-26 +1 copiesAugust 01 20102010-08-01A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a garland of yellow and red flowers, placing his hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt. A woman in white with gold bangles stands behind the boy, smiling. Behind them a large banner shows a saffron-clad figure and the printed words "Paramahamsa" and "...thvananda" (partially visible). Gold-edged orange cloth and white ritual items lie in the foreground. Probable Swamiji (orange turban, saffron robes, floral garland) is seated in the centre and blessing the boy.2004-07-26 +1 copiesA photograph of an energy darshan style gathering indoors. A young man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange robe sits centrally, wearing a long white jasmine garland over red and green flower garlands and a blue-and-red decorated garment. His hands are raised and extended toward a seated young girl in a light green top with a black mala, who is bowed with her head covered by a white cloth held by an attendant at left. Behind them, a woman in white and a man in white stand with palms pressed together. At upper right, a blue panel displays a chakra diagram with labels including the Seven Chakras and Tantric Chakras beside text about energy centres. White cloth covers the chairs at right.January 31 20042004-01-31 +1 copiesFebruary 29 20042004-02-29 +1 copies