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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.

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A 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.2010-08-21Photograph 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.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 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.2010-08-26A 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 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 man in orange robes, with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on a red cushioned gold throne and reaches toward a tray of fruit held by a bald priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace. A woman with short white hair in a white sari receives something from a wooden tray. Behind them, a black board labelled "Dhyanapeetam" hangs on an orange wall, and a gold palanquin frame stands nearby. Several people in orange and white stand in the background.2010-09-03A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gilded throne-style chair, smiling and extending his hand toward a tray held by a bald man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala. Behind them, a woman in a white and green sari with a yellow shawl holds a tray of red apples, and a man in white dhoti with a gold necklace and sacred thread stands nearby. The gilded chair, apples and ritual setting suggest an offering scene. The orange-robed seated figure with distinctive long hair and rudraksha beads is a person candidate, shown in a seated role receiving an offering. A purple logo appears in the top-left corner.2010-09-12A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, rudraksha beads and a light tilak on the forehead, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. A standing devotee in white dress with a bald head and white tilak bows with palms joined near the seated figure and reaches toward the seated person's forehead while another attendant touches the head. A tray with fruit and offerings sits on a small wooden table beside the throne. Behind them stand a woman in white with a long braid and a man in yellow-and-white dress. A dark plaque reads Dhyanapeetam and a bell hangs in the background, with a stone pillar and a small black deity murti decorated with flowers at right. The setting is an orange-walled hall with a banana plant. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha malas and throne.2010-09-13A 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 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 photograph of a devotional offering in an indoor hall. A seated figure on a gilded throne-style chair wears an orange saffron wrap and a large garland of red roses, extending his hands to receive a red apple offered by a man in cream embroidered kurta with a dark beaded mala. Behind them a woman in a white and gold-bordered saree with a dark mala stands beside a bald man in orange and white. Another woman in white with gold bangles stands at left, and a red wooden offering box sits on a stand in front. Orange walls and a red pillar frame the scene.2010-08-26