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A photograph of a group posed in a white marble ashram room with an ornate wooden shrine behind them, decorated with a green leaf garland and hanging floral strands. A seated figure in orange robes and a white and red flower garland sits at front on an orange cloth, raising a hand in greeting. Standing behind him are five people: a woman in a yellow and brown sari at left, a woman in a green and blue sari, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with red border, a young woman in a blue sari, a woman in a red sari, and a man in a maroon shirt and white dhoti at right. Fruit plates sit on small side tables, with brass vessels on the floor and framed photographs on the walls.

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A 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 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.2010-02-17A 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 inside a home room with a wooden cabinet displaying small white figurines and a garland-trimmed wooden canopy behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white jasmine garland and a yellow-gold shawl sits on a floral-patterned cushioned seat, one hand raised in greeting, feet bare on an orange cushion. Standing around him are an elderly woman in a bright yellow sari holding a cane, a young woman in a teal floral kurta and black trousers, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a purple border, and a woman in an orange sari with purple border. A man in white dhoti stands at the far right edge. Five or six people are visible in total.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 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 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.2010-02-18A group photograph in a room with wooden-slatted wall panels and a light stone floor. A seated figure in orange robes wears a long marigold garland with green and yellow tassels, sits on a white cushioned seat, and raises one hand in a greeting gesture. Around him stand five people: an older woman in a green saree with gold border, a woman in a red saree, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, a boy in a red checked shirt and beige trousers, and an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti with glasses. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a red bindi, with distinctive orange saffron robes and a ceremonial garland, which are appearance cues consistent with a person, though the identification is uncertain. Five other people are standing beside him.2010-02-17A 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 photo in a plain white-walled room with a framed floral painting on the wall and a patterned rug on the floor. A seated figure in orange robes and a white flower garland sits centrally on a white cushion, raising one hand in greeting; the figure has long dark hair and a bindi, and appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on the saffron robes, long swept-back hair and garland cues. Six people stand around him: a man in a light blue shirt and white dhoti at left, a man in a blue striped shirt and grey trousers, a girl in a beige top and maroon long skirt, a boy in a khaki uniform with a belt, a woman in a green silk sari, and a woman in a maroon sari with a gold border.2010-02-17A group of nine people stands in a bright, white-tiled living room with cream curtains, a ceiling fan and framed pictures on the wall. A seated figure in the centre wears an orange robe, a red and white flower garland and a sandal-paste mark on the forehead, and sits on a white-covered chair with a white cushion at his feet. Standing around him, men wear white shirts or dark brown shirts with trousers and belts, while women wear orange, grey-and-white or beige saris and one wears a white and yellow salwar. Their hands are folded in respectful greeting, and most stand barefoot on the marble floor. The seated figure appears to be a person in saffron robes with a garland, seated in a place of honour, as the people around him greet him.2010-02-16