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A 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.

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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.2010-08-14A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a matching orange head covering sits on a golden-backed red velvet throne, wearing a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and smiling as he extends his hand. Before him, a man in a white shirt with a blue lanyard bows and receives something from a silver plate of flowers and offerings. Behind them, a monk in orange stands beside a wooden table holding a framed item, and a woman in white stands in the background. A dark wall board on the left lists donor names under the heading Devotees Who Built Ananda Sabha, and a carved stone figure appears on the right. a person: the seated figure wears a rudraksha mala, orange robes and a garland on a throne.2010-08-14A 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 photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a large red rose garland and long dark hair swept back, on a gold-carved throne with red cushions. He extends his hand to a young boy in peach-coloured kurta with a gold-bordered shawl, who holds a small bundle of coloured beads or bracelets. Behind them, several women in white sarees with gold borders and rudraksha malas watch; one older woman in glasses smiles, and a bald man in orange stands in the background. A wooden offering box with gold trim and red flowers sits in front. Printed text on the upper-left board reads ANANDA SABHA.2010-08-26August 09 20102010-08-09A photograph of two men clasping hands in front of an ornate golden throne with a carved gold backrest. On the right, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and a long rudraksha mala, and smiles as he grips the hand of a bald man on the left. The bald man wears glasses, a white kurta, a gold bracelet and a white thread wrist band. Behind them a woman in white with a red bindi stands near a red and white striped wall, and a wooden box sits on a red cloth. A black board with white lettering and a red wall are in the background. a person: the right-hand figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, and is seated on the throne, consistent with a seated teacher receiving a greeting.2010-08-28A photograph at an ashram setting with a red and gold throne. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a garland of yellow marigolds and red roses, sits smiling on the throne while a young man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala applies a mark to his forehead from a small offering tray. Behind them a woman in a white sari with a teal border and another devotee wear rudraksha malas, and a bald man stands in the background. A black board with gold lettering reads Dhyanapeetam and lists devotees who built the Ananda Sabha. A carved stone pillar and orange curtain frame the scene. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his long hair, saffron robe and ceremonial garlands.2010-08-15August 15 20102010-08-15August 05 20102010-08-05A 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 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 of a seated figure in a red-cushioned golden throne receiving a devotee. The seated person wears an orange saffron shawl over orange clothing, a rudraksha mala, and has a red tilak on the forehead; he smiles while holding the hands of a man in a white-and-blue striped shirt and dark trousers who stands before him. Between them is a silver tray with fruit, apples and a yellow fruit. Behind, a photographer in white clothes holds a video camera, and a man in an orange shawl stands nearby. A golden carved backrest and a sign reading Dhyanapeetam with a list of donor names appear in the background. a person appears in the seated throne role, with cues of orange saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and a throne setting.2010-08-06