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Photograph 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.

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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.2004-01-01Outdoor ceremony on a red carpet before a large floral-decorated throne canopy heavy with orange and yellow marigold garlands and white flower strands. A figure seated on the throne, wearing an orange head wrap and beaded necklaces, extends a hand toward a tray of offerings held by an attendant in white. Rows of seated devotees in white clothing and white flower garlands fill the foreground, many with eyes closed, and confetti drifts in the air. Behind the stage hang white and orange drapes and potted palms, with a banner in Kannada script and an English sign reading Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam.2004-01-01A photograph of a festive stage event with devotees in white clothes dancing around a seated figure on a decorated throne. The throne is framed by orange and yellow marigold garlands and an arch of flowers. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a garland of white and orange flowers, and rudraksha beads, and holds a microphone stand nearby. A bearded man in white kurta and dhoti dances with his hand raised in front of the throne, while other men in white clothes move about the red carpeted platform. Several seated devotees in white and a woman in a green sari sit in the foreground. A blue banner behind shows a row of portrait photos and Kannada text, and potted palms and a striped canopy frame the stage.2004-01-01A 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.2004-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial aarti in a decorated open-air pavilion with red carpets. In the foreground, a man with his back to the camera wears white dhoti and a pink-and-gold shawl and raises a flaming lamp toward a seated figure. Seated devotees in white clothes, many with flower garlands, sit in rows on the carpet. On the right, a seated figure in saffron clothing and rudraksha beads sits within a throne heavily decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands. A banner with Kannada script hangs at the upper right, and a brass lamp stand and kalasha-like vessels sit near the centre. Probable Swamiji is seated on the decorated throne, shown with long hair, saffron clothing and ornate garlands.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 uncategorisedEvening 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.2004-01-01A 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.2003-01-01A 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.2003-01-01A photograph of a devotional event in a tented hall with a red carpet. On the right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron head cloth sits on a richly decorated throne covered in orange and yellow marigold garlands, with a floral garland around the neck and a microphone stand beside it. A bearded man in white dhoti and kurta with a dark curly head of hair gestures with raised hands in the centre, while white-clad devotees, some in white caps, stand and kneel around him, several clapping. A banner behind the throne reads Dhyanapeetam with Kannada text. Around twelve people are visible.2004-01-01January 01 20042004-01-01