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A photograph of a seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair, a flower garland of pink and white blossoms around his neck, and a white forehead mark. He rests one hand on the shoulder of a woman in white with a pink blouse, who leans toward him. In the foreground a man in a white shirt kneels and bows his head low to the floor. A wooden tray holds red apples, rudraksha malas and packets. A standing person in a checked sari is at the right edge, and a wooden bench with cushions stands behind them. Three people are visible.

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A seated figure in an orange sleeveless garment and a long white-and-green flower garland places a hand on the head of a man kneeling on a red patterned rug, his palms pressed together in greeting. The kneeling man wears a white shirt, a rudraksha mala and a gold watch and smiles. Behind them, a woman in orange and a child in a yellow shirt stand near a wooden door, and a person in white with a yellow shawl stands at left. A tray of apples sits at the lower edge on a yellow cushion.2010-02-15A photograph of an indoor house visit. A man in an orange robe with a white and red flower garland sits on a carved wooden chair with a purple-bordered cloth, smiling with palms pressed together. A woman in a brown floral printed sari kneels and bows her head toward his bare feet, which rest on a white cloth with blue dots, and she holds a red and white flower offering. A tray of red apples sits to the left. Several standing onlookers in the background include a woman in a yellow kurta, a woman in a dark patterned sari, and a man in a white shirt and dhoti. A marble staircase with wooden balusters is behind them.2010-02-18A photo of a padapuja ritual indoors. A man with long dark hair, a red sleeveless undershirt, orange cloth wrapped around his waist and legs, and a garland of red and white flowers with green fruit sits on a white-covered couch with hands folded in greeting. A woman in a white sari with a gold border and jasmine in her hair kneels and pours water over his bare feet from a brass vessel into a silver tray. A second man in orange robes sits nearby with hands in añjali. Standing and seated devotees in white dhotis, a white t-shirt, a yellow shawl and a pink sari watch. A silver urn, a bell and flower petals sit on a glass table at left. Printed '. Four people are visible in prominent roles, with more in the background2009-08-08A photograph of a small room with white walls and a white-covered seat. A person with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe over a red top, sits on the white seat, smiling. In front of them a man in a white shirt and light brown trousers kneels and touches their feet. Around them, seated devotees in white clothes and orange shawls listen; one man in a white shirt sits with hands folded. A red and white floral garland lies on the seat, and a plate of fruit, books and a small box sit on a side table. Visible people include the seated figure, the kneeling man, a man in an orange shawl on the right and several seated devotees in the foreground.2009-02-01A photograph inside a home with a marble floor. A woman in a red and magenta silk sari bows deeply with her hands pressed together, her head bent low. A seated figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland reaches out and touches her head with one hand. Behind them stand several people in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls, one older man with white hair and glasses, and an older man in white holding a red fruit. A small child in a white dress stands at the left edge. A red tray with fruit sits at the right, and a glass-topped side table is in the foreground. The seated figure wears distinctive long swept-back hair and orange clothing with a garland, but the appearance is not clear enough for a confident identification, so the person is described by role as a seated figure receiving a devotee's respects.2010-02-17A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a white-and-red flower garland, extending a hand over a row of kneeling devotees. A kneeling woman in white with a flower in her hair and a kneeling child in white receive his blessing, while a man in white kneeling at right holds a fruit. Standing devotees in white dhotis and a woman in orange and a woman in a yellow-green sari watch nearby. A wooden tray of apples and coconuts sits in the foreground beside an orange cushion, and a standing fan is at left. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, orange garments and garland match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, shown in a ritual blessing setting.2010-02-15A 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.2010-02-17A 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.2010-02-17A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange cloth with long dark hair, wearing a marigold and red flower garland, receiving devotees on a cushioned seat at the front of a hall. The figure's feet are being touched by a bowing person in pale striped clothing. Beside them, a girl in a pink patterned dress and a woman in an orange and white sari kneel with hands folded. A man in white with an orange shawl stands in the background. On a tray in front are rudraksha malas, turmeric, packets, a walking staff leaning on the chair, and a basket of fruit. This looks like a padapuja, with the seated figure presiding and devotees offering respect. Clothing mostly orange and white against a red painted wall.2007-01-02A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, placing a white and red flower garland on the head of a man in white ritual clothes who bends forward with hands folded. A woman with a white flower in her hair kneels at the lower left. A tray with fruit and a water bottle sits on a white-draped table in front. To the right, a man with long hair in an orange robe stands beside the throne. a person is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial garland exchange, with the attendant standing to the right; the seated figure is described by role as the garlanding figure.2009-08-13Indoor photograph of a seated figure in an orange sleeveless garment with long dark hair, wearing a yellow and orange marigold garland, receiving a visitor. An elderly bespectacled man in a white shirt kneels on a patterned red and green rug with his palms pressed together in greeting. Beside them a woman in a green sari with gold border stands and bows, and a man in a white garment with a yellow shawl holds a tray of red apples. Other people stand in white and red clothing in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and a floral garland, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference.2010-02-17A seated man in orange robes and a red flower garland sits in a white-draped chair in a room with white walls and a window with a geometric grille. He has long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and a bare right arm. A woman in a red blouse and a beige saree with red stripes kneels before him, holding red fruit in both hands while he extends his hand toward it. Behind them, a standing man in white clothes and an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala holds fruit, and another person in white holds a framed picture. Small red items and a brown cloth lie on a low table beside the chair. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears saffron robes, a red flower garland, a red forehead mark and long swept-back hair, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2010-02-17