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A 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.

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Outdoor-style hall at Dhyanapeetam Bidadi with an orange-painted wall and a black board reading Dhyanapeetam and Ananda Sabha. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala, sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with carved gold armrests and a saffron towel. Before him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds out a framed object to him while a woman in a white sari with a red bindi and a rudraksha mala assists. Behind them, a woman in a white and teal sari stands, and a shaved-headed man in white with a gold garland and orange cloth waits. Several other people in white and orange stand nearby.2010-08-21A 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 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 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.2010-08-28A 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.2010-08-21September 14 20102010-09-14 +1 copiesA 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 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.2010-08-21December 15 20092009-12-15A 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 photograph of a felicitation in a hall with a dark blue curtain. A seated person in an orange saffron robe and a long green bead garland sits on a red cushioned gilded throne, smiling. Facing her, a woman in a mustard-gold and blue sari with a name badge hands over a framed certificate or plaque. Nearby, a woman in a white and cream sari with a red blouse and a rudraksha mala holds a small object, and a man in white kurta with rudraksha beads stands at left. Other attendees stand behind, and a white pedestal holds small items. The orange-robed seated figure shows distinctive saffron clothing and a garland on a throne, but the face and presentation are not clearly enough established to name the person, so a person is unsure.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA 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.2010-08-28