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Photograph at an indoor hall with an orange-painted wall and a dark board reading "Dhyanapeetam" and a list of names. A seated figure in saffron-orange sleeveless robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red upholstered cushions, a long dark braid visible over his shoulder. A man in a white kurta with a mala and an event badge stands before him with palms joined and accepts a plate of fruit, including apples and bananas, that is held out to him. Behind them a woman in a cream sari with a red bindi and mala stands with hands folded in greeting, a man in an orange sweater stands at left, and other people are partly visible in the background.

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A photograph of a seated person in a saffron-orange sleeveless top with long dark hair swept back, positioned in front of an ornate gold throne-like chair with carved floral patterns. Facing them, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a visitor badge holds hands with them over a brass tray of fruit including red apples and bananas, with a small pile of sweets. Beside him, a woman in a cream sari with a red bindi leans forward with hands at her chest, smiling. Behind them, a bald man in an orange shirt and a second bald man in orange look on. A wall plaque reads Dhyanapeetam, with a carved sign and orange curtains in the background.2010-08-21A man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala stands before a seated figure in an orange sleeveless top and tied-back dark hair, who holds a brass tray of red apples, bananas and sweets. Beside him a smiling woman in a cream sari with a red bindi presses her palms together in anjali. Behind them, people in orange and white clothing watch, and a golden throne with carved ornate detailing stands to the right. A dark board on the orange wall lists names in white lettering. The scene appears to be a darshan or offering moment.2010-08-21A 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 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.2010-08-21September 14 20102010-09-14 +1 copiesA 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 devotee in a white embroidered kurta with rudraksha malas offering a red apple to a seated figure in a saffron-orange shawl, who is draped with a garland of red roses and seated on a golden throne. The seated figure holds a wooden box with a hand-held offering. Behind them stand a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with a mala, a woman in white with a mala, and a shaven-headed priest in white. An orange-red wall and a dark signboard with white text form the background, and a red cushion rests on the golden seat.2010-08-26August 09 20102010-08-09A photograph in a temple hall with a pink-and-white striped wall and a black sign reading "Dhyanapeetam" with a list of donor names. A seated man in orange robes and a red-and-orange shawl sits on a red-cushioned gold throne with ornate carved gold armrests, wearing a rudraksha mala and long dark swept-back hair. He reaches toward a man in white kurta and white dhoti who offers a silver tray holding flowers. Beside them stand a woman in white with a red bindi and a mala, and a woman with blonde hair in glasses and a mala, with more people in white and orange in the background. Four or five people are visible. Seated figure: Swamiji (probable), appearance-based with orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and throne seating.2010-08-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving offerings at a temple hall. Before him a man in a white shirt and white dhoti presents an open book or tray to him, while a woman in a white sari with teal border and a second woman in white with a rudraksha mala stand nearby. Behind them a bald man in white robes and a man in orange cloth stand in the hall. A sign on the orange wall reads Dhyanapeetam, and a framed notice above it lists devotees. An orange towel rests on the throne's armrest.2010-08-21A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and dark rudraksha mala beads sits on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold carved backrest, gesturing with one raised hand while smiling. Across from him a bald man in a peach-coloured sweater, white collared shirt and rings stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling. A woman in white on the left also joins her palms, and another orange-robed man sits behind the throne near a wooden box holding a tray with mala beads. The scene resembles a devotee greeting a seated teacher at an ashram gathering. The seated man shows distinctive visible cues: long swept-back dark hair, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, so this is a probable Swamiji candidate in person.2010-08-21A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving an offering inside a temple-style hall at Dhyanapeetam, Bidadi. He wears saffron-orange robes, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow and purple flowers, and smiles as he reaches out. Facing him, a young man in white dhoti and shawl with white sacred ash marks on his forearms and forehead holds an object toward him. Behind them stand a woman in a white sari with a yellow border and a bald man in white with an orange cloth, plus a tray holding apples, flowers and sweets. A wall board reads Dhyanapeetam Bidadi, Devotees Who Built Ananda Sabha, Year 2005, listing donor names.2010-08-19