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A family photograph taken in a living room. To the left, a woman in a white sari with a red border and a dark beaded necklace stands beside a teenage boy in a white shirt and jeans. To the right, a girl in a white dress with a white scarf stands next to a man in a white shirt and black trousers with a gold watch. A framed picture of Ganesha hangs on the wall between gold swagged curtains, and a plant stands in the corner.

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Indoor photo in a living room with cream walls, gold patterned curtains and a framed picture of Ganesha on the wall above a sofa. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a white and red flower garland and a red bindi sits on a green cushion placed on a rug, raising one hand in greeting. Four standing people surround the seated figure: a woman in a white sari with a red border and dark beaded necklace on the left, a young man in a white shirt and jeans, a young woman in a white dotted salwar kameez with a white scarf, and a man in a white short-sleeved shirt and black trousers on the right.2010-02-18A 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.2010-02-17Indoor family photo in a modern living room with cream walls, recessed wooden shelves, a wall-mounted air conditioner, curtains and a fish tank on the right. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a white and red garland and a red bindi raises one hand in blessing on a cream cushioned chair with a red-bordered cloth draped over it. Standing behind and beside him are a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, a woman in a light blue dupatta and kurta, and an older woman in a brown floral sari with a red border. A young child in a yellow top and green pants stands in front, and all are barefoot.2010-02-17Indoor family photo in a living room with white walls, a wooden-framed window with a lattice panel, and a frosted glass block window at right. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at left with hands folded, beside a glass coffee table holding a bowl of fruit and a green basket of fruit. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at right with his hand on the shoulder of a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange robe, a pink and white flower garland, a gold-coloured necklace and gold bangles, and sits on a white cushion on a patterned rug, raising one hand. A young boy in white kurta and white pyjamas with a beaded necklace stands beside the seated figure. A brown leather sofa sits at right.2010-02-18A 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 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 posed group photograph in a bright room decorated with pink and orange flower arrangements and fruit on a side table. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long white and red flower garland and rests bare feet on a low white stool; this seated figure has long dark hair and raises one hand in greeting. Standing around them are four people: a boy in a white shirt and tan trousers with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a cream sari with a floral print and a brown rudraksha mala, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha mala, and a young man in a yellow embroidered shirt and tan trousers with a rudraksha mala. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long swept hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha-style cues in the group setting, with the role of central seated guest.2010-02-15Four people posed in an indoor living room with white tiled floor, a barred window with bamboo blinds, a framed floral painting and a bronze bust on a side table. A seated figure in the centre wears an orange saffron robe with a long floral garland of red and white flowers, and raises one hand in greeting while sitting on a white-covered sofa with a gold-bordered cloth. A woman in a floral kurta and jeans stands at left, a woman in a beige saree with a dark beaded necklace stands beside the seated figure, and a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with blue border stands at right. A small white cloth lies on a floral rug in front. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person with saffron clothing and a garland, though the scene shows a visiting-style reception rather than a named ritual.2010-02-16A photograph of a home-visit blessing inside a domestic room with a white wall, a wooden door with cut-out diamond panels, and a small framed picture on a white-draped table. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long red-and-yellow flower garland sits on a red floral rug, raising one hand in greeting; the figure has long dark swept-back hair and a gold necklace, a probable Swamiji by these cues. Standing around him are a boy in white kurta holding a small object, a man in white shirt and grey trousers with palms pressed together in anjali, a woman in white sari with a dark beaded necklace, a young woman in white salwar with a black beaded necklace holding a small object, and an older woman with grey hair in a teal and blue floral sari. Framed portraits hang on the wall above.2010-01-09A group portrait in a bright room with white walls, pink drapes and floral arrangements of pink, orange and yellow flowers. A seated figure in orange robes and a white flower garland sits on a low white platform with a small red mark on the forehead and fruit at their feet. Four people stand around them: a boy in a white shirt and khaki trousers with a black cord necklace on the left, a woman in a cream sari with a floral print and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, a man in a white shirt, white dhoti with gold border and black cord necklace on the right, and a young man in a light gold patterned shirt and khaki trousers. Fruit, a brass pot and a tray of apples and sweets sit on side tables. The seated figure, in orange with a rudraksha mala and ornate garland, is a candidate for the a person label, but the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm.2010-02-15A group photo in a plain room with a textured tan wall and wooden door at left. A seated figure in orange saffron robes and a marigold garland with a tassel, with a red bindi and long dark hair, raises one hand in a blessing gesture while sitting on a white cushioned seat with bare feet. Four standing people frame him: a woman in an orange sari with a yellow blouse, an older man in white shirt and dhoti with glasses, a woman in a red sari with a red-bordered pallu, and a man in white shirt and dhoti at right. The standing people are dressed in white and red, with hands folded or at sides.2010-02-17A photograph of four people posing in a living room with cream walls and a beige floor. A seated figure in the centre wears a saffron-orange robe and a white and orange flower garland, with a red tilak on the forehead, and raises one hand in greeting. Swamiji (probable) is shown: long dark hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala, and a smiling expression. Behind him stands a woman in a beige sari with a red border and a rudraksha mala, and to the left a man in white kurta and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala. On the right a man in a white kurta and pants wears a rudraksha mala. Behind the seated figure a television screen shows a man in an orange turban, and framed portraits on the walls show a man in an orange turban. A tapestry hangs on the left wall.2010-02-17