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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.

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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.2010-02-18A 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 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 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.2010-01-10A 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 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 of a family posed indoors in a plain white-walled room with white floor tiles and a framed deity picture hanging high on the wall. A central seated figure in an orange robe with a long pink flower garland and a red bindi sits on a white cushioned seat, raising one hand in blessing. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at far left, an elderly woman in a pink sari stands beside a girl in a red top and white skirt, and a bespectacled man in a white shirt holds a boy in a blue checked shirt. Behind them stand an older man in a yellow dhoti, two women in white, a woman in a green blouse, a young woman in red and purple, and a woman in a blue-purple sari holding a toddler. Several people stand with hands folded in greeting.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 formal living room with a wood-panelled glass display cabinet holding figurines and a small deity statue behind them. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a red and pink flower garland, with a red bindi, sits in a cream upholstered chair on a small orange-draped platform with a scatter of pink and yellow flowers at his feet, raising one hand in greeting. Around him stand five people: a woman in a white and cream sari holding a small child, a man in white kurta and dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala, a man in white shirt and dhoti, and two women in orange and yellow saris, all with dark malas. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears with long hair and saffron robes, with the seated central figure presented as the honoured guest. Six people are visible in total.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 photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long red-and-white flower garland, raising one hand in a blessing gesture on a white cushioned seat with an orange mat beneath. Six people stand behind and beside him in a white-walled room with marble floor: two older women in sarees, a young woman in a green-blouse red-patterned dress, a young man in a light blue polo shirt, a woman in a maroon-and-beige saree, and an older man in a cream shirt and khaki trousers. A low red tray on the left holds fruit, flowers and offerings. A framed painting hangs on the wall behind the group. Six people are visible, excluding the seated figure. a person attribution is probable by appearance: long hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha-style garland.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.2010-02-17