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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a draped shawl and a flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, placing his hand on the forehead of a man in white who bows before him. A woman in a lavender sari with a rudraksha mala and bangles stands at left holding a small offering. Behind them, devotees in white, yellow and pink garments and another monk in orange look on. A dark plaque on the orange wall lists names of devotees who built the Ananda Sabha at Dhyanapeetam. The setting appears to be a devotional gathering or blessing ceremony.

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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.2010-08-14A photograph inside a temple hall with a pink wall and a sign reading Bidadi Devotees who built Ananda Sabha. A man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, touching the head of a small child in a white outfit who bends forward holding flower petals. Beside them a woman in a white sari with gold embroidery and glasses, and a man in white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a visitor badge, watch. Other people in white and saffron stand behind, and a brass plate of flowers and offerings sits on a table. A woman in a peach sari with a mala stands at left. The seated figure's long hair, saffron robes and ornate throne match the a person appearance cues, with a devotee receiving blessing.2010-08-28A photograph of a seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with long swept-back dark hair, who is placing a garland of orange-brown beads over the shaved head of a devotee in white clothes bowing before him. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, orange clothing and rudraksha beads, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji. Behind them a white-clad priest in a gold necklace holds a tray of fruit, sweets and offerings, a second man in white stands nearby, and on the left a woman in white holds a framed picture. A black board on the wall lists donors of the Ananda Sabha at Dhyanapeetam, and an orange-robed attendant stands in the background.2010-09-03Photograph 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 seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair wears a thick yellow and red flower garland and rests his hand on the forehead of an older man in a white shirt and dark-rimmed glasses who bends forward with palms joined in respect. The robed figure sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carving at the back. Behind them stands a woman in the background, a boy in a pink shirt at left, and an orange-and-red painted wall with a black board listing donor names. A wooden shelf with an orange cloth and rudraksha beads is in front of the throne. Two people are visible in the central action, with additional onlookers partly visible. The robed figure is an appearance-based a person candidate; the throne and orange robe are the strongest cues, though the face is not visible enough for certainty.2010-08-15A seated figure in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved backrest, smiling as he receives a framed item and a small offering from a man in white shirt and white mundu with a rudraksha mala. Beside him a woman in white sari with teal border holds up a framed plaque, and a woman in white sari stands behind them. On the left a bald priest in white with a gold ceremonial necklace and a man in white with a rudraksha mala stand near a garland of red and white flowers. An orange cloth rests on the cushion. The wall behind bears a dark plaque reading Dhyanapeetam and Ananda Sabha donor text, with an orange curtain and a hanging bell.2010-08-21A photo in an ashram hall with a dark board listing donor names in white lettering beside a red pillar. A man in a white shirt with a blue lanyard stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, head bowed. A seated person in saffron-orange robes with a matching shawl and a garland of red and yellow flowers smiles and extends a hand toward him, while a shaven-headed man in orange stands behind. Another woman in white with a pink shawl stands at left. The seated figure has long hair swept back, and a golden ornate throne with red cushion is visible at right. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and garland, seated on an ornate throne; he is receiving a devotee's respect.2010-08-14A photo at a Dhyanapeetam setting where a long-haired man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala, wearing a gold necklace, places his hand on the bald head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with folded hands. Behind them a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and gold necklace holds a wooden tray with fruit, flowers and offerings. A woman in white stands at left and a man in white stands near the back. A sign on the wall reads Dhyanapeetam and lists Ananda Sabha devotees. The orange-robed man with long hair and rudraksha beads is a person candidate, shown performing a blessing on the kneeling devotee.2010-09-03A seated man in orange sannyasi robes with a yellow flower garland and a rudraksha mala places his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in white ritual dhoti and shawl with red border, who holds his hands together in namaskar and wears gold beaded necklaces. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, bare-armed sleeveless orange garment, and sits on an ornate gold and red throne. Behind them a board lists donors who built the Ananda Sabha, and a woman in a cream sari with a tray stands at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange with long hair, rudraksha mala and ornate throne, giving blessing to a devotee.2010-08-19A photograph inside a temple hall at a Dhyanapeetam ashram. A young man in white dhoti with bare shoulders, sandalwood marks on his arms and forehead, wears a gold chain and stands with palms joined in namaskar, facing a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange robe, rudraksha malas and yellow marigold garlands, and sits on a golden throne with a red cushion, gesturing with an outstretched hand toward a brass tray holding red fruit and flowers. Behind them a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands near the tray, and a second woman in green stands at left with hands joined. A wall board labelled "Dhyanapeetam" lists devotees who built the Ananda Sabha, and a red-and-orange curtain hangs behind. a person: the seated figure wears an orange robe, rudraksha malas and a garland and sits on a golden throne, a distinctive cluster of cues.2010-08-19A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala places both hands on the head of a woman in a white garment who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. The man sits on an ornate gold throne with a pink cushion. Behind them is a table holding a brass tray, flowers, fruit and a small bowl. A woman in a maroon saree with gold border stands at left, and other people in white clothes stand in the background before an orange wall. A black board at upper left lists names in white lettering. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan moment.2010-08-30A padapuja ceremony in a temple-like hall with orange and red walls and a board listing names under the heading Devotees Who Built Ananda Sabha. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on a gilded red-cushioned throne, with a tray of fruit beside him; the appearance cues are consistent with the page's Swamiji claim, so this is a probable Swamiji. Devotees in white kneel with folded hands before silver trays of offerings and red fruit, while a woman in white with a red-and-green garland stands in the doorway. A bald man in white with gold bangles kneels in front, and other women in white and teal saris sit nearby.2010-08-28