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A photograph of a covered outdoor courtyard at a residence with a silver minivan and potted plants beside a white wall. A woman in a white saree with a pink border carries a brass plate holding a banana leaf and offerings toward the centre. In the middle, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes wears a long pink and white flower garland and walks barefoot, with a monastic in orange and white behind him. A man in white dhoti and shirt walks alongside, and more people in white stand at the back near a row of black plastic chairs on the grass.

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A photograph of a covered entrance beside a white car at a house visit. A man in an orange saffron robe and a long pink-and-white flower garland stands barefoot, with long dark hair, smiling and holding a brass tray of flowers. A woman in a cream sari with a brown border holds the tray, a woman in a pink silk sari stands beside her, and a woman in a green-grey kurta with dark trousers and glasses stands with hands folded. An older woman in a magenta sari and a man in a white shirt stand behind, a cameraman films at left, and a man in a dark shirt stands at right. a person: the man in the orange robe and garland has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, consistent with a welcome for an honoured guest. The pale tiled floor and white wall frame the scene.2010-02-17Outdoor photo at a building entrance with a paved floor and a grey car at left. A woman in an orange sari with a white and maroon flower garland smiles as a man in white kurta and dhoti, with his hands on her head, performs a blessing. A woman in a pink silk sari with a gold border holds a silver tray with a kalasha topped by a mango leaf and flower. Behind them, a man in orange robes and a man in orange cloth stand by the car, and a man in a red checked shirt stands at right. Green foliage and a red-and-orange banner are visible in the background.2010-01-10A barefoot figure in an orange saffron robe and a long pink-and-white flower garland walks along a covered terrace beside a white car, touching the side of their head with one hand. The figure has long dark hair and is wearing a distinctive garland, and a long-haired saffron-clad person with garland fits the a person appearance cues. Behind them, women in a cream sari with a floral puja tray, a pink sari, and a green-and-beige salwar kameez walk in a loose group, and a cameraman with a video camera stands near the car while men in white shirts and a man in a white dhoti stand in the background. The floor is tiled in cream and terracotta, with potted palms at right.2010-02-17Outdoor photo of a house visit on a paved courtyard beside a white car. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a marigold garland stands centre-left, smiling and extending his hands toward a man in white who bows low to touch his feet. Behind them, a man in a white shirt with folded hands and a woman in a red sari hold a brass aarti plate with flowers and a yellow offering. A boy in a red checked shirt stands at right, another saffron-robed person and a white-clad attendant stand at left, and a stone-clad wall and potted plant frame the scene. The long-haired saffron-robed figure fits appearance cues for a person, with garland and orange robes, though the face is not used for identification.2010-02-17A photograph of a house visit in a garden courtyard with a silver car parked at left and a fountain behind. A woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron sari and a white-and-yellow garland, stands at centre with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside her, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a silver tray with a brass lamp and offerings. A man in white with glasses and a white shirt reaches toward the tray. A woman in an orange sari bends low at right, touching the ground, and a woman in a blue floral top stands at the edge. Several men in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls stand behind, some with hands folded, one wearing a rudraksha-style necklace. Tropical plants and frangipani trees surround the scene.2010-02-18A photograph in a covered white porch with a parked white car and palm trees behind. A saffron-robed figure with long dark hair and a red-and-white flower garland walks centre-frame, smiling and gesturing with one hand. To the left, a woman in a blue salwar kameez carries a brass tray with flowers, a kalasha-style pot and red cloth, while an older woman in a patterned sari and a small child in a yellow top and green skirt walk alongside. On the right, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti smiles and looks toward the robed figure. The scene suggests a welcome procession at a household visit.2010-02-17Outdoor photograph of a temple entrance with a carved stone gopuram-style structure at right, pillars and a tiled floor. A woman in flowing saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a white floral garland around her neck walks forward holding a bouquet of orange and yellow flowers, smiling. Beside her a man in orange robes and a bare-chested man in white ritual clothes gesture as they proceed. Men and women in white dhotis, kurtas and sarees stand around, one woman in white carrying a brass tray with offerings. Parked silver SUV and dark car, a tent and trees in the background.2009-07-25A silver car with a Karnataka plate (KA 42 4444) stands at left as a figure in saffron robes and a yellow-and-white flower garland stands on a paved walkway beside it, smiling. Behind him a second saffron-clad figure and a figure in white stand near a low white wall and palm trees. A man in white dhoti and shirt presses his palms together in greeting. An older man in white bends forward to receive or offer something from a silver tray, while an older man in white dhoti holds a silver plate with a kalasha-like brass vessel and white flowers, and a woman in a red saree stands beside him. A boy in a red checked shirt is at the far right edge. The saffron-robed central figure has long swept-back hair, with a garland and saffron clothing. Visible people total six, including partially visible ones, a scene of arrival and welcome with an aarti-style tray.2010-02-17July 27 20082008-07-27Outdoor photo on a dirt ground beside a white vehicle and a large white tent. A woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with a green-leaved coconut offering, and pink flower petals fall through the air. A central figure in an orange robe and a white jasmine-and-rudraksha garland, with long hair, holds one palm raised in blessing. Behind them, a man in orange with a saffron wrap and a man in white kurta walk, and a man in a cream shirt holds a silver plate. At right, an older man in a cream kurta with folded hands smiles. Visible appearance cues for the central figure include long hair, saffron robe and garland, so this is a probable Swamiji presence, though his face is not used for identification.2009-09-10A barefoot figure in an orange-saffron robe and a long pink-and-white flower garland walks out of a covered porch beside a white car. He has long dark hair and his hand is raised to his head. A woman in a pink sari holds a flower bouquet and stands at the entrance. Another woman in a pink sari with hands folded stands nearby. A woman in a green and beige patterned kurta and green churidar walks barefoot alongside. A cameraman with a video camera works at the left edge by the car, and several men in white shirts and dark trousers stand in the background. The floor is patterned tile.2010-02-17A photograph of a covered porch entrance beside a red carpet, with a grey SUV parked at left. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes wearing a white and red flower garland stands with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside him an orange-robed attendant with a shaved head and gold beaded necklace carries a small wooden box. At left, a younger orange-robed man with long hair walks toward the car. Facing the garlanded figure, a man in white kurta and white dhoti greets with folded hands. At right, a woman in a pink and cream sari holds a brass plate with a kalasha-like vessel and offerings, as a standing man in a red shirt watches at the edge. Green foliage and an orange banner frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the garlanded man has long swept-back hair and saffron robes with a garland, matching the page's account of Swamiji's visit.2010-01-10