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A stone foundation-laying ceremony on a decorated stage with a yellow and blue plaque reading Nithyanandapeetam. A figure with long dark hair in an orange turban and orange robe stands at the centre, hands near a dark stone plaque partly covered by a yellow cloth and white flower garlands, while an elderly man in orange robes and an older bald man in orange clothing stand to the right with hands together. A man in white kurta and red-gold shawl stands at left. Orange and white garlands and a large portrait of a smiling man in a white turban fill the background. a person is the central figure in orange with long hair and turban, based on his long hair, orange turban and orange robe, while the bald man in orange is a devotee or sannyasi.

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A stage event at a Dhyanapeetam ceremony with a yellow-and-blue panel reading "...napeetam" framed by marigold and white flower garlands and green palm leaves. A man in white kurta and dhoti stands at left, hands pressed together in a namaste greeting. A bare-footed figure in long orange robes with a tall orange head wrap stands with his back turned toward the camera. At center right, two saffron-robed monks face each other in conversation, one with shaved head and smiling, the other with a bald head and tilak, hands held together in greeting. A large banner behind shows a smiling man in a white head wrap. Red-and-white striped poles decorate the stage edge. A dark plaque with white lettering is partly visible at center. Four people are visible.2006-01-01January 01 20062006-01-01A photograph of a foundation-stone unveiling ceremony beneath a large banner. Two yellow and blue ceremonial entrance arches labelled Dhyanapeetam flank a dark plaque reading Ananda Sabha, with yellow curtains partly drawn and a red carpet underfoot. A bald man in saffron robes stands center-left, barefoot, with his hands held together, beside a woman in orange robes and an orange head wrap who is clapping. At right, a man in white dhoti and shawl and another man in a red-and-gold shawl also applaud at a wooden lectern. Two more saffron-clad figures stand near the arch. A banner behind shows a smiling portrait and multilingual text.2005-01-01 +1 copiesPhoto 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 copiesDecember 31 20082008-12-31Outdoor ceremonial stage under a white canopy with a yellow draped curtain and marigold garlands along the edges. Two saffron-robed men stand at the centre; the one on the left wears an orange shawl and orange head cloth and is reaching to pull or unveil a yellow curtain, while the one beside him wears an orange turban, orange robe and a rudraksha mala and places a hand on the curtain. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at the left edge, and a few onlookers in white are visible at the right. A deity picture hangs behind the stage. The gathering suggests a dedication or unveiling ceremony at a festival. a person appearance is uncertain for the two saffron-robed figures.2008-12-31January 01 20052005-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a stage dedication at an outdoor event on a red-carpeted platform. A black plaque reading Gurukul is being unveiled, with a gold cloth partly pulled from it. Four people in saffron/orange robes and one older man in white dhoti with a shawl stand near it; one saffron-clad figure bows with hands folded, while a long-haired figure in an orange turban and orange robes smiles and gestures. Behind them are yellow banners reading Dhyanapeetam, purple draping, garlands hanging, and a large portrait of a smiling figure in an orange head wrap. A man in white kurta stands at the far left, and a person in white at the right.2005-01-01 +1 copiesDecember 31 20082008-12-31January 01 20062006-01-01December 31 20062006-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31