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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.

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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.2010-08-06Indoor 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.2010-08-25A 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.2010-08-14Photo 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 photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes with long swept-back hair and rudraksha beads, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his palms pressed together in namaste. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala on a throne). In front of him a silver tray holds fruit, and seated devotees with folded hands and white or yellow clothes sit on the ground in a courtyard. Behind them a red-and-white painted wall displays a black board reading Dhyanapeetam and a list of devotees, with a banana plant and an orange drape hanging nearby.2010-09-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold and red throne with his hands folded, eyes closed. Behind him a small table holds fruit and offerings. Around a low golden tray with many small silver and steel bowls, several devotees in white clothing with yellow shawls sit on the floor, some with hands pressed together and others handling the bowls, as part of a ritual. A saffron-robed man kneels in prayer nearby, and a woman in a white outfit with a yellow shawl sits at the front. A wall board reads Dhyanapeetam and a sign of names and years hangs on a red-and-white striped wall.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA 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.2010-08-14A photograph in a temple hall at Dhyanapeetam, with a red-and-cream wall and a black board reading "Devotees Who Make Ananda Sabha" with names and amounts. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red and gold ornate throne, extending his hand toward a bald, bespectacled man in white kurta who stands with palms joined in anjali. A bare-chested young priest in white dhoti with gold chain holds a wooden tray of fruit and offerings, and another man in white bows low on the left. Several people in white and orange-shawled white robes stand around, and a woman in a blue sari stands at the left edge with hands folded.2010-09-03A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a red-and-white painted hall. A seated figure in long swept-back dark hair, a flowing saffron-orange robe and rudraksha beads with hands pressed in anjali sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed. A young man in a striped polo shirt with glasses and a red thread on his wrist kneels with palms joined before silver thalis of offerings on a gold tray. Another person in white with a yellow shawl prostrates on the floor at the left. Two heads of children or young people are visible in the lower right foreground. Behind the throne hang orange curtains, and a wall board lists donors of the Ananda Sabha. Brass bell and a tray of fruit sit nearby.2010-08-03A photograph of a padapuja ceremony outdoors before a red-and-white painted wall with a black plaque reading "Dhyanapeetam" listing devotee names. A man with long swept-back dark hair, orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with bare feet resting on a gold footstool; this appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable) and his role is being honoured in a padapuja. Before the throne, devotees in white and yellow sit on the ground beside silver plates of apples, flowers and offerings. A seated woman in a magenta sari presses her palms together, and a man in white holds incense. A red curtain hangs beside a carved stone pillar and a banana plant stands nearby.2010-09-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, dressed in saffron-orange robes and wearing a rudraksha mala, with long swept-back dark hair, smiling and gesturing with raised hand toward a man kneeling in front of him in a denim shirt holding a yellow fruit. Behind them, a man in white shirt and white dhoti wearing a dark mala stands at the left with another man in white with orange shawl beside him, and a saffron-robed attendant stands in the background near a wooden table holding a silver tray of fruit and sweets. A curtain in orange-red hangs behind, with a black signboard and a red railing at upper right. Four to five visible physical people appear.2010-08-08A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, wearing a rudraksha mala and a long garland of yellow and orange flowers. Before him kneel several women and young women in white and cream saris with yellow borders; a woman in cream and gold sari sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. Brass thalis with flowers, pink petals and small offerings sit on the floor in front. Behind them stands a red and white striped wall, a black board listing donor names, a golden deity murti in a niche, and a curtain. The man's appearance with long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ornate throne gives a probable Swamiji identification, so he is listed as in_person. The seven seated women and young women are visible, and a partly visible man sits at the bottom right, so the total is 9.2010-08-19