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A group photograph taken indoors in a bright home with a tiled floor, an arched doorway and a wooden staircase with railings. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a white flower garland and a red bindi sits in a dark wooden armchair draped with a cream cloth and purple border, raising one hand in blessing. Seven people stand around him: on the left, an older woman in a dark patterned sari; next, a woman in a teal salwar; then a woman in a brown printed sari with folded hands; a woman in white churidar with a white shawl; and on the right, two men in white dhotis and shirts and a boy in a white polo shirt and dark trousers. A framed picture and a decorated altar with marigold garlands and lamps stand behind them.

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Indoor group photo in a bright marble-floored home with an arched doorway, a staircase with dark wooden railing, and a small shrine with garlands and a framed deity picture behind them. A seated central figure wears an orange saffron robe, a white flower garland and a dark wooden armchair with a purple cushion, raising one hand in greeting. Seven people stand around him: women in saris and salwar kameez in patterned and white clothing, and men in white shirts, white dhotis and a boy in a white polo shirt.2010-02-18A 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 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 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 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.2010-02-17January 23 20102010-01-23Group photograph in a bright, tiled living room with wooden trim and a framed wall hanging above. A young person in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads sits on a white cushioned armchair at the centre, hands folded at the chest. Around them stand about a dozen people: several women in saris in pink, orange, yellow, teal and red, men in white shirts and dark trousers, and two girls in patterned salwar kameez in front on the right. A large framed certificate-style plaque hangs on the wall behind them.2010-02-18A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a white and red flower garland and a red bindi sits in the centre of a bright marble-floored room, raising one hand in greeting. Behind him stand six people in traditional dress: a woman in a mustard sari, a woman in a green and blue sari, a man in white dhoti with bare chest and a rudraksha mala touching his chest, a woman in a blue sari, a woman in a red sari, and a man in a maroon shirt and white dhoti. Two small round tables hold a bowl of apples and a tray of bananas. Behind them are framed pictures, a wooden cabinet, a wall of small framed images and a deity image above the doorway.2010-02-18A group photograph in a bright, marble-floored room with wooden panelling and a framed picture on the wall. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a white and orange flower garland sits on a white cushioned chair, one hand raised in blessing. Around them stand about fifteen adults and two young girls: women in colourful saris and salwar kameez, and men in white shirts and light blue shirts. Two girls in purple and teal outfits, one wearing a purple dupatta, stand at the seated figure's right. The seated figure is a sannyasi in saffron, with the role of a seated spiritual teacher; I do not identify the individual from appearance.2010-02-18A group photograph in a white-walled room with a framed floral painting on the wall. A seated figure in orange saffron robes with a white and red flower garland and bare feet sits on a white cushion placed on a patterned rug, raising one hand in blessing. Around him stand six people: a man in white dhoti and light blue shirt on the far left, a man in grey-blue checked shirt and grey trousers, a girl in beige top and maroon patterned long skirt, a boy in khaki shirt and trousers with a belt, a woman in green silk saree, and a woman in red saree with gold border on the far right. A table with fruit baskets sits at the right edge.2010-02-17A 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 group portrait of a family posed in a home interior with cream walls, wooden lattice windows and a red garland draped above a doorway. In the centre, a seated man wears an orange robe, a white flower garland with red blossoms, and a red tilak on his forehead, raising one hand in greeting; a white cloth lies behind him. A seated older woman in a yellow sari with red border kneels at lower right beside a tray of colourful flowers. Standing behind them are a woman in a pink sari, a man in a white kurta, a girl in a pink dress with white shawl, a young boy in white, and a young woman in a white and red outfit. Low tables with orange cloths hold brass lamps, a silver plate and a conch shell.2010-01-10