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A family group photo in a bright living room with white curtains and a window onto greenery. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a multicoloured flower garland sits cross-legged barefoot on a white-draped sofa, with a red tilak on the forehead and a raised hand. Behind and beside him stand adults in black shirt, white shirt, green sari and pink sari, and younger women in saris and kurtas; several small girls in red-and-green and orange-and-green traditional dress stand in front, one reclining on the sofa arm. A white packet of sweets sits in the foreground. The figure's appearance, long hair, saffron robe and garland fit the Swamiji (probable) cues, sitting centrally in a house visit.

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A family group photograph in a bright, white-walled living room with large windows and sheer curtains behind. A man seated centre on a white-draped sofa wears a saffron-orange robe, a long garland of yellow and multicoloured flowers, and a red bindi; he has long dark hair and is raising one hand in greeting, with bare feet. Standing behind him are a man in a black shirt, an older man in white, a woman in a green sari with a pendant, a man in white, a woman in a red kurta holding a baby, and a woman in a peach-and-red sari. Two girls in green-and-red and orange-and-green dresses stand at left, and a small girl in yellow leans on the sofa arm at right. A tray of sweets sits at the lower right. The seated man has a person appearance, with long swept hair, saffron robe and ceremonial garland cues.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 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 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 in a bright room with cream curtains and a white marble floor. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on a white-draped sofa, wearing a large white jasmine garland and raising one hand in greeting. Standing around him are seven people: an older man in white dhoti and shirt with a red rudraksha mala and folded hands, an older woman in a cream and red sari with folded hands, a bearded man in white shirt and dhoti, a young child in a white top held by a woman in a green and orange sari, and two women in red and orange saris. Some people are pressing their palms together in namaste.2010-02-17A 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.2010-02-17A family group photograph in a home interior with white walls and a glass-fronted display cabinet. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland sits centrally on a white-cushioned chair with a red wooden frame, barefoot on a white footstool, his right hand raised in blessing. Around him stand eight family members: an elderly man in white dhoti and shirt at left, a woman in orange printed sari, a man in white shirt, women in orange, grey-and-beige and cream saris, a man in white shirt at right, and a young girl in a red skirt and grey top in front. A framed photo of a child hangs on the wall, and a framed deity image appears at upper left with a fruit tray at the lower left. The orange-robed man is seated in the house-visit setting and is a candidate a person, based on the saffron robe, garland and central seated position. Seven other people stand in the family group.2010-02-17A group photograph taken indoors in a house with a curved staircase and a stained-glass window showing palm trees. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a pink flower garland, with a rudraksha mala around the neck, raises one hand in greeting on an orange-draped seat, with a patterned mat below. Around him, people stand close: on the left a man in a white shirt and dhoti, a man in a striped shirt, and a girl in a gold-and-green dress holding his hand; on the right a woman in a maroon sari with gold leaf motifs and a man in a pink shirt holding a baby in a striped outfit. Several other men and women in white, cream and red saris stand behind.2010-01-23January 23 20102010-01-23A group photograph taken indoors in a house with white walls and a wooden carved doorway framing a small shrine area with a green leaf-decorated entrance. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a white tilak on his forehead, long dark hair, and a white and red flower garland, sits on a white-draped chair with bare feet resting on a white cloth. Around him stand eight people: an older man in white dhoti and shirt, an older woman in orange sari, a man in white shirt, two women in orange and grey saris, a woman in a purple blouse and cream sari, a young man in a white shirt and black trousers, and a young girl in a red and green dress. A framed portrait of a child hangs on the wall above a glass display cabinet.2010-02-17A 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.2010-01-23A 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.2010-02-17