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A 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.

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August 05 20102010-08-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a long orange-and-brown rudraksha mala and yellow-orange marigold garlands, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a board labelled Nithyanandapeetam. He reaches out toward a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a yellow shawl, who smiles and holds offerings in her hands. Behind them, a brass tray holds bananas, apples and fruit, and another woman in white with a yellow shawl stands nearby. Other devotees in white and orange stand in the background, and a red curtain and a carved stone pillar frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha beads and gold-and-red regal seating.2010-08-19A 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 seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long dark hair tied back sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, receiving devotion from a man in white kurta with spectacles who holds his hands and an offering. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands behind them, and a woman in a teal top and patterned shawl stands at the left edge. Behind the throne is a stone sculpture and a red-and-pink wall with a black plaque listing devotee names under 'Devotees who built Ananda Sabha'. a person cues: long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala, seated on a throne while being honoured.2010-08-28August 15 20102010-08-15A 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 a saffron-orange shawl and orange garment sits on a gilded ornate throne with gold carved armrests, extending a hand to receive or give an offering from a man in a grey kurta with a name badge. The seated figure wears a rudraksha mala and has swept-back dark hair; the appearance cues are limited to saffron clothing and a throne, so this is an uncertain candidate. Behind, a woman in white with a black bead mala and two shaven-headed men in white dhotis with ceremonial gold necklaces stand near a wooden table holding a plate of candies and a small tray. A wooden sign reads Dhyanapeetam and a wall of names is visible. Orange and red fabrics hang nearby.2010-08-28A photograph inside a temple hall with orange walls and a golden throne at right. A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with a shawl and a dark beaded mala is receiving an offering from a man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style garment wearing a rudraksha mala, who bends forward holding a small brass or metal vessel with a red cloth. A woman in a red top stands at left assisting with a tray holding a red cloth and packets, and a woman in a white sari with teal border and red bindi stands behind. Several onlookers, some in white, stand behind. A black board on the wall reads Dhyanapeetam and lists donors who built Ananda Sabha. The seated figure's presentation is a plain priest-like sannyasi, not a clear a person candidate.2010-08-21A 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.2010-08-14A 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.2010-08-06A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushioned armrests, draped in flower garlands of red and yellow and wearing orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a white turban. The seated figure has long dark hair and receives offerings on a wooden table covered with apples, fruit and a silver tray. Around the throne, several men stand: a man in a white shirt bends forward with hands on the table's gold trim, a man in a yellow shirt holds an apple at left, and a man in orange robes stands behind the table. A black board on the back wall reads Dhyanapeetam and lists donor names. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long swept hair, turban, saffron robes and rudraksha mala.2010-08-01A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with long swept-back dark hair and a mala of wooden beads sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, extending a hand to touch the forehead of a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a beaded mala and a yellow-gold pendant. A woman in a red shawl kneels beside a wooden tray holding fruit and a red flower, while a woman in white with a teal border stands behind. Several white-clad devotees and foreign visitors stand in the background near an orange wall with a wall sign reading Dhyanapeetam. The scene resembles a darshan blessing in an ashram hall.2010-08-21