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A photograph of a home or hall with a wooden floor and a tiled wall, showing a central figure in saffron-orange robes with a large pink and yellow flower garland and a wooden rudraksha-style mala, smiling as he holds a stack of white-and-blue books or papers. A boy in a white shirt stands at left, another child in a blue t-shirt kneels in front, and a woman in a peach and orange sari kneels at right with her palms together. Behind them is a low table with fruit, brass bowls and a red tray, and a framed picture sits on a floor cloth at left. a person candidate with compatible saffron robes, garland and mala; appearance supports a probable identification.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe wearing a long garland of yellow and magenta flowers and a gold-bead necklace, holding a small white paper or card in both hands. The figure has long dark hair and a red forehead mark. In front stand a man in a white kurta holding a tray, a boy in a white shirt, and a boy in a blue shirt; on the right a woman in an orange-and-cream sari sits on the floor. A man in an orange robe stands at the left edge. A tiled wall, a wooden chair at right, a water bottle and a small wooden stand are visible. The scene appears to be a home visit or satsang, with the seated figure possibly a person based on the long hair, orange robe, garland and gold necklace.2010-01-09A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a pink and white flower garland holds an open book, with a beaded rudraksha mala hanging from his hand, at the centre of a satsang-style gathering. Before him a young boy in a light blue shirt and green shorts bends forward on a white cloth, and a woman in a cream and gold sari with a gold-bordered pallu sits with hands folded in prayer on the right. A man in a white kurta sits on the left holding a framed picture, and a second man in orange robes with a red kalasha-like tray and fruit offering sits at the far left. A bottle of water and a bowl of fruit sit on an orange-draped stool, and a wine-coloured patterned rug covers the floor. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, identified by his long swept-back hair, orange robes, flower garland and rudraksha mala, but the photo is not clear enough to confirm this.2010-01-09Photograph of a padapuja in a plainly furnished room with wood flooring, a patterned red rug and a pink upholstered armchair. A central seated figure wears an orange robe, a yellow and magenta flower garland and a gold bead mala, with long dark hair swept back, and sits on a raised orange cushion. A kneeling devotee in white clothes bows with hands on the rug, while a woman in an orange-and-cream sari bends low at his feet. Two boys in white and navy t-shirts watch from the right, and a standing man in an orange robe raises his hand to his forehead at the left. A red lacquer box, a plate of fruit and a water bottle sit nearby, and the wall is tiled in beige and gold.2010-01-09Photo of a children's day or paada pooja style gathering inside a decorated hall with a gold-carved backdrop and floral garlands. A seated man with long swept-back hair, a multi-coloured flower garland and an orange robe with gold trim, appears to be the person being honoured (Swamiji (probable), with long hair and a saffron robe as cues). He leans forward to accept a small pink-wrapped offering from a boy in white kurta with a dark rudraksha-style necklace, who holds a paper. A young woman in white with a red thread bracelet stands beside them, and two saffron-robed attendants stand behind. Pink and purple wrapped sweets sit in a metal tray at right. The page excerpt is text-only and not visible on the photo, so no printed text is copied here.2009-12-24A photograph of a domestic prayer room with a patterned tiled wall and a wooden railing at right. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a yellow-orange flower garland, sits on a white cloth-covered seat in the centre. A man in orange vestments and a golden-yellow head wrap kneels at left, and a man in white kurta kneels before the seat holding an open book. A boy in a white shirt stands with his hands at his sides, and a smaller child kneels nearby. A woman in an orange sari with a gold border kneels at right with palms pressed together in namaskar. At far right a standing man in white holds a framed photograph and a trident-topped object. A blue patterned mat and red carpet cover the floor, and a brown wooden chair with pink cushions sits at right. Watermarked text is ignored.2010-01-09A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a home interior with a cream-tiled floor. A figure seated on a white-draped chair wears an orange robe and white flower garland with red blossoms, smiling as a young boy in white kurta bows and reaches toward his hands. A woman in a yellow sari with red border stands at left, smiling, and a man in white kneels nearby. Behind, a priest in orange robes with a gold necklace holds a wooden item. A brass lamp with a red-and-white garland, silver swan-shaped vessels and a tray of fruit sit on a red-draped table at right. a person is the seated figure in the orange robe and garland, identified by appearance cues of long swept-back hair and orange robes in a role of being honoured.2010-01-10A photograph of a home-shrine visit in a pink-walled room with yellow and white flower garlands hanging from the wall. A seated figure in orange saffron robes with a long white jasmine garland, gold necklace and long swept-back hair smiles while devotees attend him. A man in orange sits beside him and touches his feet, while a woman in a white sari with a long braid of white flowers kneels in front, and a young boy in white stands watching. Standing on the left, a woman in a white dress holds a small flower offering, and a man in white dhoti with a forehead mark holds a framed photo. On the far right, a man in white with rudraksha beads raises his hand in blessing. Above, a framed portrait shows a figure in orange robes with a garland. The seated saffron-robed figure has long hair, a gold necklace and a white garland, and matches the swamiji cues, so this is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) in person performing the home visit, with devotees performing pada pooja.2010-01-09A photograph inside a room with a textured golden-brown tiled wall and a light wood floor. A central standing figure wears a saffron-orange robe with a long multicoloured garland of yellow and magenta flowers and a gold-beaded necklace with a pendant; his long dark hair is swept back and he wears a bare-chested orange garment, with the distinctive adornments of a sannyasi, and the appearance matches the page's claim, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) standing in person while listening to a man in a white kurta who holds a folded paper. To the right, a woman in a peach and pink sari stands beside him, and two young boys in white and blue shirts with red-beaded necklaces are at the lower edges. Behind them a small table holds fruit and a tray of offerings.2010-01-09A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes wearing a white and maroon flower garland, smiling and seated on a white-draped chair in a room with yellow walls. A standing attendant in an orange robe with a gold necklace stands behind, and a young man in a white shirt sits in front with his back to the camera. A man in glasses and white clothing sits to the right beside a silver ritual vessel with oranges, and a small altar with framed deity pictures, a brass oil lamp and flower garlands is visible on the right. Presentation cues consistent with the seated figure's long swept-back hair, orange robes and garland give a probable identification of Swamiji, seated in darshan-style blessing of visitors. Four to five people are visible.2010-01-10A photograph of a home visit in an interior room with tiled wall and wooden staircase railing. A central seated figure wears an orange robe, a yellow and magenta flower garland, and long swept-back hair; he is seated on a white cloth and appears to receive devotees. Before him kneels a young boy in a white shirt and a younger boy in a blue shirt with green shorts; a woman in a peach and gold sari sits with hands joined in namaskar. A man in a white kurta on the left holds a wooden tray with a red box, while a bald man in orange robes and an orange headcloth sits beside him wearing a rudraksha mala. On the right, a standing man in a white kurta holds a framed picture and a small golden deity figure. A red-and-blue patterned carpet covers the floor, and a carved wooden chair sits at the right edge.2010-01-09A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe and white flower garland with dark red beads, smiling broadly, on a white-draped chair. A young boy in white kurta and pants stands before them, holding a small bouquet, while a kneeling person in white is touching the boy's back. Behind them, a man in an orange robe with a gold necklace holds a tray, and several saffron-robed attendants stand at left. A brass oil lamp, a silver tray of fruit and a white decorative vessel sit on an orange-draped table at right, in a marble-floored interior with carved wooden doors. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, an orange garment and a flower garland, and is positioned as the honoured guest receiving the boy.2010-01-10A seated man in a saffron-orange robe over a red top, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead, smiles while holding the hand of a small boy in a green-grey jacket. He sits on a cream and gold-patterned cushioned seat with red bolsters, in front of a wall of yellow marigold garlands. A woman in a white top with a rudraksha mala stands behind, and a woman in a pink sari leans in at right. An older man in white kurta stands at left, and another woman in yellow is partly visible at right edge. Photo of a meditation or satsang gathering.2009-09-11