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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling and holding a yellow fruit. A kneeling man in a denim shirt faces him with open palms, while standing men in white shirts and white dhotis, one wearing a rudraksha mala, look on. A monk in orange robes stands behind, and a tray of fruit sits on a wooden stand. Behind them hangs an orange curtain and a black board with white lettering reading Dhyanapeetha. Six people are visible.

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A 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.2010-08-08July 23 20102010-07-23Photograph of a pada puja-style ritual at an outdoor temple-side area with orange and red walls. A seated figure in saffron robes with long dark hair, a dark rudraksha mala and a white-and-gold ceremonial garland on the lap holds out a red apple from a tray of fruit. Before them, an elderly person in an orange shawl sits on the floor with hands folded. Behind, two standing men in white dhoti and kurta, one wearing a yellow shawl and the other an orange shawl, one pointing. Pink, orange and white flowers are arranged beside a carved stone pillar with a deity relief, and a dark board with printed names hangs on the wall behind.2010-07-27July 23 20102010-07-23July 23 20102010-07-23A 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 copiesAugust 09 20102010-08-09A 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.2010-09-03August 01 20102010-08-01A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and rudraksha malas sits on an ornate red and gold throne, extending a hand toward a tray of offerings. Probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha malas. Standing before him is a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl wearing a gold bead necklace, holding a wooden tray with fruit, flowers and rudraksha. To the left, a bald man in white kurta with glasses holds a framed picture and a small object, while a woman in white stands nearby. Behind them is a stone pillar and a sign reading Dhyanapeetam, with a painted orange wall and a bell hanging from a hook.2010-09-03A photograph of a seated man on a red and gold ornate throne, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and long, swept-back hair, smiling and turned toward a kneeling man in a white shirt with his palms pressed together. Behind them stand three men: one in a white shirt with bracelets and a moustache, one in an orange dhoti-style robe and shawl with a grey beard, and one in a white shirt with his hands clasped. A golden lion-shaped armrest is visible at the throne's side, and a pink-patterned backdrop hangs behind. A light blue cloth covers the table in the foreground.2010-09-05Indoor 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.2010-08-25