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A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with a dark rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with folded palms and a red pendant. A smiling woman in a white sari with a red bindi and dark mala stands to the left, and another white-clad person and a bald man in orange stand behind. The seat is a gold-carved throne with red cushions and an orange cloth, with brass items and a wooden mala on a tray. A sign on the wall in the background is partly visible. This is a blessing moment at a sarva darshan setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, seated on a throne.

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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 man in an orange sleeveless garment and dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, receiving a small child in a cream embroidered outfit. A woman in a white embroidered sari with a kumkum-marked forehead rests her hand on the child's head while the child reaches toward the seated man's hands. Behind them stand a woman in a peach sari with a rudraksha mala, a man in white shirt wearing a mala, and other people in orange and white, with a pink wall and a gold plaque in the background.2010-08-28A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, receives a framed picture from a smiling man in a white shirt and dark rudraksha mala at a temple event. The seated figure sits on a red-cushioned gold throne with ornate carved arms. Behind them, women in white and cream sarees and a white-clad man with a gold necklace stand near garlanded flowers, and a wall plaque reads Dhyanapeetam. Tiles and a carved stone pillar appear at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate throne shows the cues associated with the page's reference to Swamiji, and is presented here as an appearance-based candidate only.2010-08-21A photograph of a man in orange saffron robes with a dark rudraksha mala and long, swept-back dark hair placing his hand on the bald head of a seated older man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala. The standing figure is smiling, and a bearded man in orange stands behind them, with a woman in a white sari and red bindi also visible. Behind them is a golden ornate chair and a dark board listing names and cities in white text on a peach wall. This appears to be a blessing or initiation moment; the seated man's hands are folded in devotion. Swamiji (probable): the standing man in saffron with long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala. Four people are visible.2010-08-28A 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 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 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 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.2010-08-21A 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 figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair swept back, receiving a framed item from devotees at a low gold-and-red throne (peetha) in an ashram hall. Behind them a dark board reads Dhyanapeetam with Ananda Sabha text. A woman in a white embroidered sari with a rudraksha mala, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a VISITOR badge, offer the framed item. Another woman in white with a mala looks on, and a man in grey stands at left. Small offerings of sweets and a bowl sit on the table. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron robes with ornate throne cues, so this is an appearance-based candidate.2010-08-28A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with long swept-back dark hair places his right hand on the head of a seated visitor. The visitor wears a white collared shirt and has a dark moustache and closed eyes; a visitor badge is clipped to his shirt. Behind them stands another man in orange clothing. In the foreground is an orange cushioned seat, and a wooden tray with small sweets or offerings sits beside the blessing. A white wall with red painted trim and a red curtain form the background. The robed man has long hair and orange clothing consistent with the Swamiji (probable) presentation, and is performing a head blessing as a teacher to a visitor.2010-07-17