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A photograph inside a home sitting room with white sofa and wooden wall shelves holding small vases and a candle-like object. A man in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a white sofa, smiling, with bare feet. A woman in an orange and white patterned sari kneels before him, offering a folded white sheet or papers across her hands. Behind them, a man in a white shirt with a red-and-orange beaded necklace and an older woman in a cream sari with red border and red blouse stand watching. A red tray holds red apples and rudraksha malas beside a white-clad attendant at left. Wood-slat blinds cover the windows.

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A photograph inside a modest living room with cream walls, a dark wooden display shelf holding vases, and bamboo blinds at the windows. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless top and orange wrap, sits on a white sofa with a pink and white flower garland around his neck, smiling as he extends his bare foot onto a white cloth-covered low wooden stool. A woman in a white and pink printed saree with an orange blouse kneels before him, reaching out to his foot, apparently performing padapuja. Beside them a red tray holds red apples, a rudraksha mala and a small plate of offerings. A man in a white shirt with an orange rudraksha mala stands behind, and an older woman in a beige saree with a red border looks on at the right. The appearance-based cues for the seated man are a flowing orange wrap, garland and long hair, so he is a probable Swamiji seated in person.2010-02-17A photograph of a house visit in a plain room with cream walls, a wall shelf holding small red and green vessels, and a sunlit blind-covered window. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a white cloth-covered platform, one hand resting on a stack of folded white towels. Beside him, a woman in an orange-and-maroon sari kneels and receives the towels. On the left, a red tray holds rudraksha malas and red fruits such as apples or pomegranates. Standing at right, a man in a white shirt wears a red beaded mala and gestures with a hand to his chin, and an older woman in a cream sari with a red border watches. The seated figure has distinctive orange robes, flowing hair and garland cues, so the appearance is a person match, but the identification is uncertain.2010-02-17A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a long pink-and-white flower garland sits on a white bed in a bright room with a wooden shelf and a slatted wall panel. A woman in an orange blouse and cream sari with a red-orange border kneels beside him, holding a white towel and touching his foot while he rests his hand on his knee. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers with a black belt stands behind them. On the lower left, a wooden tray holds apples, sweets, small jars and a string of rudraksha beads, and a second person's bangled arm reaches toward it. The scene suggests a devotee's personal visit, with fruit and sweets offered. Two identifiable photographs of physical people are not present beyond these three visible figures.2010-02-17Indoor photograph of a house visit in a bright room with barred windows and a wooden staircase on the right. A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing with a white and multicolored flower garland sits on the right, smiling with palms together, appearing to receive guests. A woman in a cream and maroon sari with gold bangles stands at left, palms pressed together and holding a red fruit. A man in a pink shirt with a rudraksha mala stands center-right holding a red fruit. A man in white with an orange shawl stands behind her. A young man in white with a yellow shawl kneels in front, holding an open red box of red fruits. An older man in white sits at far left on a white chair. a person appearance cues: long swept-back dark hair, saffron-orange clothing and a floral garland on the seated figure, but the identity is uncertain.2010-02-18Indoor photo in a bright white-walled room during a house visit. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless robe and a red-and-gold flower garland, sits on a white-draped chair smiling while a young woman in a green blouse and white skirt offers him a red fruit with both hands. A red wooden tray with offerings sits beside him. Two older women in saris, one in maroon, stand behind, and a man in a white kurta with a yellow shawl holds a framed certificate. Another man in white with a yellow shawl films with a camera. A framed picture hangs on the wall, and a partly visible man stands at the right edge.2010-02-17Indoor scene in a plain white room with a framed floral painting on the wall and a red-tiled floor. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with white and red flower garlands sits on a white-covered seat, extending hands while a woman in a deep maroon sari with gold border kneels before him, holding a red object in her hands. A man in white shirt kneels at lower left, a man in a yellow-trimmed white garment stands at left, and an older man in white dhoti and shirt with wristwatch stands at right, watching. The orange-robed figure's presentation (long swept hair, saffron robe, garlands) matches the page reference to a person, so this is a probable identification from appearance cues: a person, seated and receiving a ritual gesture of respect from a kneeling devotee.2010-02-17A photograph of an indoor room with green curtains and a yellow armchair with cushions. A person in saffron-orange robes with a white jasmine and red flower garland stands at left, smiling and holding an orange envelope or document. Two women in white saris, one wearing glasses and a rudraksha mala, and another in orange with a wrap, lean in to receive or read papers on a small table. A purple bird logo appears at top left.2010-01-10July 27 20092009-07-27A photograph taken indoors in a sitting room with white curtains, a flat-screen television on a wooden stand, and a dark wooden cabinet. A figure in a bright orange-saffron robe with a tilak on the forehead and a garland of pink flowers sits on a white cloth, leaning forward and smiling as he reaches toward a woman in a white sari with a red border. Beside him a wooden tray holds apples, sweets, packets, and rudraksha malas. A woman in a brown printed kurta with a white shawl and a man in a striped shirt and glasses kneel or sit nearby, watching. a person: the orange robe, flower garland and forehead tilak are the cues for the central figure.2010-02-17July 27 20092009-07-27A woman in a light blue salwar kameez kneels on the floor and reaches up to offer a red fruit to a seated man in an orange robe and a white and red flower garland. He sits on a cream leather sofa with a red and gold cloth draped over its arm. Behind them a man in white clothes and a yellow shawl holds a red tray of fruit. Another man in a white shirt holds a framed picture. Wooden wall shelves hold small figurines and a red clock. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man in orange with long swept-back hair, garland and saffron robe, receiving the offering as a sannyasi. The woman is a devotee performing an offering.2010-02-17A photograph inside a bright room with cream curtains and a white marble floor. A man in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair stands centre, reaching forward to hand a red fruit to a woman in a red sari. Beside them, a man in white with a garland and an older woman with short grey hair in a cream sari with a red border watch. On the left, two attendants in white with saffron shawls hold a red tray of fruit and a rudraksha mala. The moment is a ritual offering of fruit during a house visit.2010-02-17