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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion. He wears a long rudraksha mala around his neck and has his hands resting in his lap. In the foreground at left, a person in white dhoti with an orange shawl kneels at his feet, which rest on a gold footstool scattered with petals, as a pada puja is performed. Behind the throne stands a small table holding a silver tray with fruit, flowers and offerings. On the orange wall behind is a black board listing donor names for the Ananda Sabha. The probable swamiji candidate shows long swept-back dark hair and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala, seated on a throne during the ritual.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands resting on his lap. A bald attendant in white clothing with an orange shawl kneels at his feet, pouring liquid from a silver vessel over his bare feet as part of a padapuja foot-worship ritual. Yellow flower petals cover the golden base. Behind them stands a tray with fruit and garlands, a hanging brass bell, a wall board listing donors, and a red curtain.2010-08-06Photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a heavy gold bead necklace, eyes closed in meditation, with white sacred ash marks on his forehead and arm, before a golden square vessel heaped with grains and a red cloth-wrapped object. Two attendants in white dhotis and yellow shawls stand by, one holding a brass plate of offerings, while a man in a red shawl and another in white walk nearby. A wall plaque lists donors and the year 2005 beside a hanging bell and a clock. Appears to be a ritual abhishekam-style offering at a temple. The seated central figure has long swept-back hair and rudraksha-style gold beads, a probable match to a person on the page, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-07-21A man with long dark hair sits with eyes closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala around his neck, hands resting together in his lap. Two girls with dark hair sit in the foreground near silver puja vessels and white flowers. Behind him is a wooden board headed Dhyanapeetam listing donor names, and bowls of apples and fruit sit on gold-trimmed side tables. The scene suggests a seated satsang or darshan setting, with a stone pillar visible above.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a heavy gold bead necklace performs an abhishekam, sitting cross-legged with eyes lowered and palms open beside a golden tray. Before him a deity murti is being bathed, partly covered with a red cloth and surrounded by grains and a yellow flower. Two attendants in white kurtas stand behind him, one with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala. A wall board reads Dhyanapeetha and a clock hangs above. The scene is an open-air temple setting with a red curtain on the right.2010-07-21A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange robe and a shawl draped over his head and shoulders, with a yellow cloth and a red-and-white garland of flowers, plus a rudraksha mala, and smiles while holding the shawl. In front, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows deeply with his palms pressed together. Behind them a man in orange robes stands beside a small table holding a silver plate with fruit and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a yellow border stands at the left beside a black board listing names, and a stone carved shrine with a small deity murti is at the right. The orange and red walls and red-and-white pillars frame the scene. a person is the seated man in the orange robe and rudraksha mala, identified by appearance cues only.2010-08-14A man with long dark hair sits smiling on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears an orange robe under a leopard-print jacket and a white jasmine garland with red flowers. Bare feet rest on a red mat, and a small bouquet of red flowers lies near his feet. Beside him is a second gold throne. Behind is an orange wall with a black plaque reading Dhyanapeetam and a sign reading Do not enter the Cave. A brass kalasha and decorated railings appear at right.2010-10-05A photograph of a pada puja-style gathering in a courtyard with an orange-painted wall and red-and-white striped pillars. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a fruit tray and flowers placed before him. Several devotees in white and cream clothes kneel or sit in front, hands folded, some wearing yellow shawls. A wooden board with a list of names hangs on the wall behind, and a banana plant stands nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair and saffron-orange clothing with rudraksha beads, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2010-09-13Indoor photo in a temple-style hall with terracotta walls and white-and-red striped trim. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala sits eyes closed, hands folded, on a red-cushioned gilded throne; a red tilak is on his forehead. He appears to be a probable Swamiji by his long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha cues. To the left, a gilded throne stands empty beside a white-clad, shaved-headed man kneeling with palms pressed together. A wooden offering stand with orange cloth sits between the thrones. A wall board reads Dhyanapeetam and Ananda Sabha, with a list of donor names. Another person in orange sits in the background doorway.2010-08-25September 14 20102010-09-14Photograph of a pada puja ceremony at an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, a horizontal tilaka and a rudraksha mala, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange garment, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with hands in anjali mudra and eyes closed, his bare feet resting on a golden footstool. Seated before him on the floor, a man in white and a woman in a maroon top with folded hands face the throne. In the foreground, the heads of other devotees are visible around brass plates of flowers and offerings. Behind them a plaque reads Dhyanapeetam Ananda Sabha with a list of devotee names, and a red-and-white striped wall and green banana leaves frame the scene. The sitter's appearance is a probable match for Swamiji, based on his long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and saffron garment, and he is seated on a throne.2010-09-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and gold carved armrests, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. A long dark braid hangs over his shoulder and a garland is around his neck. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in white and yellow clothes, some with hands folded or extended toward a tray with flowers and fruit. Behind, a wall with red and white stripes and a dark plaque with white lettering is visible, with a potted plant and orange curtains. A figure in white sits at the left edge, and a woman in a magenta outfit sits in prayer near the throne. The man on the throne appears to match the a person description based on his saffron robe, long braided hair, garland and ornate throne.2010-09-13A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange shawl on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold carved back, wearing a garland of white and red flowers and rudraksha beads. He smiles and gestures toward a tray held by a man in white with folded hands. Behind them, an orange-clad man and a woman in a yellow-bordered sari stand near a wooden table with a brass tray of food and a wooden offering tray. A black sign reading Dhyanapeetam with a list of devotee names hangs on an orange wall beside a clock and a bell, with a stone pillar and a red gate in the background.2010-08-14