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Photograph of a foundation-stone unveiling ceremony at a yellow and blue Dhyanapeetam signboard decorated with swastika motifs and a kalasha-lamp design. A black plaque with gold-and-white lettering is partly covered by gold drapes being pulled aside. Three saffron-robed men stand on a red carpet: a man on the left with a tall orange turban and long hair, placing his palms together; a bald man in the centre in orange bending forward toward the plaque; and a bald man on the right in orange shawl with hands joined in greeting, smiling. Plaque text names the laying of the foundation stone of the New Ananda Sabha and the Los Angeles Ashram. White flowers are arranged along the top of the plaque.

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Three men in saffron-orange robes stand before a blue and yellow Dhyanapeetam signboard framing a black inauguration plaque garlanded with white and orange flowers. The plaque records the inauguration of the Los Angeles Ashram and foundation stone of the New Ananda Sabha, laid on 1st January 2006. On the left, a smiling man with long hair, an orange turban and a flower garland stands with hands folded. In the centre, a bald priest in orange robes with a tilak on his forehead bends toward the plaque. On the right, an older man with a shaved head, orange shawl and tilak gestures with his hands toward the plaque. A red and white banner hangs behind them.2006-01-01Photo at an outdoor inauguration ceremony with yellow and blue Dhyanapeetam banners and a black foundation plaque reading the 1st January 2006 date. A man in an orange turban and orange robes with a garland stands at left smiling and clapping; a bald man in orange robes stands centre-left facing away; an elderly bearded man in orange robes and shawl stands at right, reaching to pull back a cloth covering the plaque. Jasmine garlands decorate the plaque, and a red carpet covers the floor. The figure at left is a possible a person candidate, but the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2006-01-01Outdoor stage event with a red carpet. Three saffron-clad men stand before a dark plaque with gold lettering reading Foundation Stone of ANANDAYOGAM laid on 1st January 2006 by Sri N. Dharam Singh, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka. The man at right in an orange robe and shaved head bends forward to unveil or touch the plaque, while a bearded man in an orange shawl and dhoti reaches toward it. A third man on the left wears an orange turban and rudraksha mala, smiling with palms joined. Yellow and blue Dhyanapeetam gateway arches frame the stage, with garlands of white flowers and marigolds. A floral backdrop hangs behind.2006-01-01January 01 20062006-01-01January 01 20062006-01-01January 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 copiesJanuary 01 20062006-01-01Three men in saffron-orange robes stand on a decorated stage in front of a foundation stone plaque reading "Dhyanapeetam Guadeloupe, Foundation Stone laid on 1st January 2006". The plaque is framed by white jasmine-style garlands and blue panels with gold motifs, and a yellow banner above reads Dhyanapeetam. The man on the left wears a saffron turban, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a saffron wrap, with long hair and a standing microphone beside him. The bald man in the centre wears a plain saffron shawl with hands folded. The man on the right has a saffron turban, white beard and saffron robes, gesturing with one hand. Marigold garlands line the stage edge and a gold-draped backdrop stands behind them.2006-01-01Photo 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 20062006-12-31January 01 20052005-01-01 +1 copies