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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.

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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.2010-08-21Photograph 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 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 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.2010-08-26A 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 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 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 of a devotional exchange in an ashram setting. A bald man in white ritual clothing on the left reaches forward with his hands cupped to receive an offering from a figure in orange. A woman in a white sari with a red bindi stands behind, holding a wooden tray with a red fruit and other offerings. On the right, a long-haired man wearing an orange sleeveless garment and a dark rudraksha mala smiles while extending a wooden tray toward the man in white. Behind them stands a dark stone carved panel with figures, and a red-and-white painted wall with an orange curtain is visible.2010-08-30A 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 sleeveless garment with a rudraksha mala and a long swept-back hairstyle sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, receiving a folded paper from a man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala and wristwatch. A tray of red fruit sits on a wooden stand between them. Behind them a woman in a yellow vest and white sari stands with hands together, and other men in white stand near a dark wall plaque and green banana leaves. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, orange ochre clothing and rudraksha malas, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2010-09-13November 17 20092009-11-17A photograph of a seated man with long black hair and a swept-back style, wearing a sleeveless orange robe with an orange shawl, receiving an offering from a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and grey hair, who bends forward with his hands cupped around a yellow fruit or sweet. Beside them a woman in an orange sari with a red bindi and a white inner blouse stands with hands folded and a name badge. A man in an orange shirt stands at the right edge, and a brass or gold-toned ceremonial object sits at the left. Behind them a hall with white walls, red drapes and a crowd of people in white and orange clothing is visible. Appearance cues for the seated man are distinctive, so the description notes a person presence receiving an offering.2010-01-31