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A seated figure in an orange saffron shawl and orange garments sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne with red cushions, a garland of white flowers draped over his shoulder. He smiles as he places his hand on the head of an older bald-grey-haired man in a white dhoti and white shirt, who bows with his hand on his chest. Behind them, standing devotees include a woman in a lavender sari with a rudraksha mala, a man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a maroon sari, and others in white. A brass plate on the orange wall reads Dhyanapeetam. Flower petals and a plate of fruit sit near the throne, and a grey stone carved panel stands at right.

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A seated man in an orange saffron shawl, with a white flower garland and red and yellow flower garlands, places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bends forward in devotion. The seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. Behind them stands a monk in orange robes, and women in white and yellow dupattas stand to the left beside a wall. A black wooden board reads Dhyanapeetam and lists devotees who built Ananda Sabha. A stone carved pillar and a brass hanging bell appear in the background, with a clock on the orange wall. The seated figure wears a saffron shawl and garland, and his long swept-back hair matches the Swamiji cues; he is an appearance-based probable candidate.2010-08-14Outdoor photo at an orange-walled ashram building courtyard. A man with long, swept-back dark hair in an orange robe sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, reaching forward to receive an offering from a woman in a white and orange shawl. A woman in a yellow-bordered white sari stands beside him holding a tray with fruit and flowers. Standing nearby are people in white clothing and orange sashes, including a bald man in white and women in white saris with gold borders. A red gate, a stone carved pillar and golden lamps frame the scene, and a sign reading Dhyanapeetham is visible on the wall. The seated man shows distinctive long hair and orange robes consistent with the a person appearance cues, so he is described as a person.2010-09-13Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving a devotee in a darshan setting. The seated man wears saffron-orange robes, a long yellow and red marigold garland, and has long dark swept-back hair; he is touching the forehead of a kneeling devotee in white clothes with folded hands. Behind them stand a woman in a white sari with a red bindi and a bald man in white, a plate of fruit and offerings sits on a side table, and a black board on a orange wall reads Dhyanapeetam with a list of donors.2010-08-15A photograph of a pada puja ceremony at a temple courtyard. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. A man in white kurta and white dhoti bends forward, bowing and touching his forehead to the seated figure's feet while another person in yellow and white assists. Several men in white clothing stand behind with hands folded. Gold offering plates with fruit and flowers rest on a gold tray in front, and a golden lamp stands at right beside a red gate and green foliage. A signboard behind reads Nithyanandapuram, with a visible temple shrine at the right edge. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable), with orange robes, long hair and a rudraksha mala as qualifying cues, seated on the throne as the one being honoured.2010-09-13A 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 seated figure in orange robes with long dark swept-back hair and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his bare feet resting on a red cloth. A woman in a magenta sari bends forward to offer her hands and receive his blessing. Brass and gold ritual vessels with flower petals and garlands sit on a red mat in front. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts with mala necklaces stand with hands folded, and a man in orange and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stand nearby. The setting is an open orange-walled courtyard with a stone pillar, a gold lamp stand, and green leaves.2010-09-13A seated figure in an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing orange saffron robes and with long dark swept-back hair, receives the joined hands of a man in white. The seated figure is barefoot and has a long dark hair, with a cluster of attendants nearby. Around them, a man in white with a dark mala stands, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a dark mala stands at left, another woman in white with a yellow shawl and a bald man in orange robes stand near. An orange-curtained entrance with a plaque reading Dhyanapeetam behind them, and a gold-plated brass tray with flowers in the foreground.2010-09-13A photograph of a darshan moment in an ashram courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A seated figure in saffron robes, long swept-back hair and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne and reaches out to touch the forehead of a young man in a patterned white-and-red shirt holding a tray with offerings. Beside them a woman in an orange sari with a gold border and a beaded necklace smiles and gestures. Behind, several people in white and cream traditional dress and a woman in a yellow sari stand in a line on a mat. The seated figure matches the page's Swamiji reference by appearance cues including saffron robes, long hair and ceremonial flower garland, so this is a probable appearance-based candidate. A dark sign board on the wall lists names.2010-09-14A crowd of men gathers at a stone-walled courtyard entrance beside a whitewashed building with a red-and-white striped railing. A long-haired figure in an orange robe and a garland of red roses and green leaves stands at right, reaching toward a young man in white dhoti and yellow shawl who holds a brass pot decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange marigolds. Nearby, bearded men in orange sannyasi robes stand behind them, and devotees in white clothes press palms together or raise hands to their heads. A black board with white lettering hangs on the wall, and a carved stone pillar stands at right.2008-08-07A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an ashram hall. A figure in long swept-back dark hair, saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white dhoti with hands folded in namaskar. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears long swept-back hair, orange robes and a rudraksha mala. A second person in orange robes sits to the left, also with hands folded, and several people in white garments stand in the background near an orange and red striped wall. A small table holds fruit and flowers, and a microphone stands nearby. A sign on the wall lists names beneath the heading Dhyanapeetam.2010-11-03A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion in a temple courtyard, wearing a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala necklace with long dark hair swept back. Around him, a seated crowd of devotees in white and yellow saris and dhotis holds their hands in anjali, with brass plates of offerings, flowers and fruit set on the ground before them. A bald priest in white sits at the front, and a woman in an orange and red sari walks in the background past a red-and-white striped wall, a kalasha-topped pillar and a gilded metal lamp stand. a person seated on the peetha during a darshan-style gathering.2010-11-01A photograph of an outdoor courtyard at a temple-style ashram. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his hands folded in greeting. Devotees in white and cream saris and white dhotis sit on the ground before him, some holding brass plates with flowers, fruit and bowls. A golden ritual stand with lamps and vessels is at right, and a red-and-white striped wall with a dark signboard stands behind. The figure appears to be the a person, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas while seated as honoured presence.2010-11-03