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A family group photo in a living room at a house visit in Coimbatore. A seated figure in orange robes and a white jasmine garland sits on a low white-draped platform in front of a white sofa, raising one hand in blessing with a bindi on the forehead. Behind him stand eight people: an elderly man in white shirt and white dhoti on the left, a man with folded hands in a white shirt, a woman in a light green sari holding a small child in a pink dress, a young woman in a green shawl, a boy in a striped sweater, a man in a white shirt and brown trousers, and an older woman in an orange-brown sari on the right. Behind them hangs a large painted mural of arched doorways and women in white veils.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland sits on a white-draped sofa in a room with pale curtains and a marble floor, raising one hand in greeting. Behind and beside him stand six people: an older man in white dhoti and shirt with red beaded mala, an older woman in cream and maroon sari with folded hands, a man in white shirt and dhoti with white beard, a woman in orange and green sari holding a small child with a hair clip, and two women in red and orange saris. a person (orange robe with flower garland, long swept hair, rudraksha-style cues not clearly visible), seated at centre.2010-02-17A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a yellow-and-blue flower garland sits on a white-draped sofa in a bright room, raising one hand in a blessing gesture with a smile and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stand eight people in traditional and casual clothing: women in sarees and salwar-style dress, men in white shirts and checked shirts, with several standing with hands folded in greeting (namaskar). Along the right wall are a wooden shelf with small figurines and a side table holding a red box with fruit, a brass lamp and decorative items. The scene is a domestic visit with a clean, tiled floor and a large window with wooden frames behind the group. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a garland, shown in the room as the central person being greeted.2010-02-16A group photograph in a bright home interior with white-framed windows. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a yellow-and-blue flower garland and a red bindi sits on a white-draped sofa, hands raised in greeting. Around him stand eight people: two women in saris, several men in white shirts and checked shirts, and an older woman in a pink-and-cream sari. Most stand with palms pressed together in namaste. On the right, a low wooden table holds a red box, apples and a small golden figure, and a shelf with figurines sits against the wall.2010-02-16A group photograph taken indoors in a plain white-walled room with a window and a wall clock. A central figure in orange robes, with a pink flower garland, a rudraksha mala and a bindi, sits on a patterned rug and raises a hand in blessing. Around him, family members pose: a woman in a yellow sari stands at left, a man in white kurta with palms pressed together stands behind, a woman in a maroon sari and a girl in striped top stand at right, and a man in a white shirt and jeans kneels at left with a girl in a pink top. A boy in a blue striped polo sits in the foreground. At right, a brass oil lamp and a plate of fruit sit on a table with a pink floral cloth and a garland hangs on the wall. Several people press palms together in greeting.2010-01-23January 23 20102010-01-23A photograph inside a bright white-walled room with marble floor. A man seated on a white-draped chair wears an orange-saffron robe and a long red-and-white flower garland, smiling and raising one hand in a blessing gesture; a red rug lies in front of the chair. Behind him stand five people: a woman in a yellow-gold sari with a red border on the left, an older woman in a yellow sari with a maroon border, a young woman in a green-blouse and white-and-red patterned skirt, a young man in a light blue polo shirt, and a woman in a dark top beside a man in a cream shirt and khaki trousers. A low red wooden table at left holds brass vessels, red powder and fruit offerings. A framed painting hangs on the wall behind them, and an ornate cabinet appears at the right edge. a person in the orange robe and garland, seated as the central figure of a house visit.2010-02-17Indoor photo of a home visit in a yellow-walled living room with a cream sofa. A bare-chested figure in orange-red saffron cloth, with multiple rudraksha malas and gold bangles, sits on the right holding a red apple, with a garlanded attendant in orange behind him. An elderly man in white kurta and pants, holding a walking cane and wearing a mala, sits on a stool, while an elderly woman in white sari and glasses stands in front of him. A woman in a teal sari and a child in a striped shirt stand at left, and a young man in a checked shirt stands behind. a person: the bare-chested figure in saffron with rudraksha malas and gold ornaments is the central ritual presenter at this padapuja house visit.2014-07-07 +1 copiesA family photograph taken in a living room with cream curtains, built-in wall niches holding small figurines, a wall-mounted air conditioner and a fish tank at right. A seated man in orange robes with a white and red flower garland and red-and-white bordered cloth on the sofa raises one hand in greeting. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with clasped hands, a woman in a light blue patterned salwar with a blue dupatta stands with a hand on a young boy in a yellow top and green pants, and an older woman in a brown and orange sari stands at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a garland, matching the page's claim of his presence. Five people are visible.2010-02-17A photograph of a domestic reception room with marigold garlands hung along a staircase railing. A bearded, saffron-robed man with long hair sits on a white-covered couch at right, wearing an orange robe, white dhoti with gold border and a white flower garland, hands pressed together at his chin. Facing him, an elderly man in white dhoti and shirt sits on a chair, while a boy in a turquoise embroidered kurta and a man in a yellow shirt sit on a striped rug. A woman in a red sari sits nearby and two young men stand behind. Fruit, bananas and a brass lamp lie on the floor in front, and a standing fan is at right.2009-07-27A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a fresh flower garland and a beaded mala, holds a tall silver staff with a lotus-topped finial in a yellow-walled room. Two young saffron-clad attendants sit near him. Before him, an older man in white kneels and bows, and a woman in an orange-and-brown patterned sari sits beside him with hands folded. Standing behind them are a man in a grey shirt, a man in white with an orange shawl and red garland, a woman in an orange sari, other women in saris and a man in a checked shirt. A framed portrait with flowers is visible in the background. The seated figure's face and bearing show an appearance consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the cues are limited, so the identity is left unsure.2014-07-10July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesA seated man with shaved head and a light-brown shawl over orange-red robes sits in a wooden armchair draped with an orange cloth, wearing a white and yellow flower garland and a dark rudraksha-style mala. He holds a bundle of yellow flowers and smiles. Beside him a young priest in white dhoti and shawl with a sacred thread kneels and raises a tall silver ceremonial staff with a kalasha-like finial, while another saffron-robed attendant sits behind. An older woman in orange sari and an older man in white kneel at left with palms pressed together. Men in white shirts and a woman in a pink sari stand in the background near a wooden cabinet and a bamboo blind. A wall plaque with carved relief figures is visible at upper right.2014-07-10