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A photograph of an indoor home visit in a sitting room. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes sits on a white-draped bed or couch, wearing a red and green flower garland, while a man in a white shirt kneels before him holding his hands together. A kneeling man in a cream shirt holds a framed picture. A woman in a purple-bordered sari kneels at the lower right. Behind them, four men in orange robes stand, one holding a tray of fruit and offerings. Swamiji (probable): the seated long-haired figure in saffron with a red-and-green garland and a rudraksha-style mala, appearing in a devotional role at the center of the scene. Furniture includes a wooden desk, a green chair and curtains, and a wall calendar is visible.

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A photograph of a devotee visit in a plain white-walled room with beige curtains and a small wooden shelf. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a thick white and red flower garland sits on an orange-draped chair, smiling and gesturing toward two men in white shirts and white trousers. The man on the right holds an orange and a small offering, while the man in the centre holds a fruit-and-flower offering. A shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace kneels at the seat's base, and a standing man in orange robes holds a folded white cloth and a red-and-gold cloth. A brass pot and a low table with books sit nearby. The seated figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so this is uncertain.2010-01-10July 27 20092009-07-27Photograph of a ceremonial satsang setting. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a small microphone, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a folded paper and a string of beads, a person, seated in a presiding role. In front, a man in white kurta with a brown rudraksha mala kneels with hands folded, receiving the offering. Behind, a priest in white dhoti with a red border and gold necklace stands, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl and a man in saffron stand near brass trays holding red flowers, fruit and offerings. A gold-framed plaque and a gilded wooden box sit nearby. Five to six people are visible.2010-09-17A photograph inside a richly furnished home interior with cream marble floors and gold draped curtains. A man in a white shirt and dhoti bends forward, holding a red apple over a framed red handprint and footprint artwork on a white mat. Seated on a white cushioned bed-like platform, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala gestures toward the framed artwork. A bowl of fresh apples, oranges and bananas sits in the foreground, with a red box of apples nearby. Standing around the room in white dhotis, kurtas and a red shawl are several devotees, one holding a camera, and a woman in orange sits in the lower left foreground. Several standing men wear white mundus and shirts. A possible a person candidate is seated in saffron robes with long hair and a flower garland.2010-02-17A photograph of a house visit in a plain white-walled room with a framed picture on the wall. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland and red flower garland sits on a white-draped sofa, one hand raised toward a kneeling man in a light blue shirt and white dhoti who bows with palms pressed together. A woman in a maroon sari with gold border kneels on the right, holding offerings, and a young man in white with a yellow shawl stands behind. A red tray of fruit, flowers and sweets sits in front of the seated figure, and a patterned rug covers the floor. Appearance-based cues on the seated saffron-robed man, including the long hair and garland, make him a person; he is seated, not shown on a screen, and his identity is uncertain.2010-02-17June 23 20132013-06-23 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange turban and orange robe, with a rudraksha mala draped across his bare chest and a gold chain at his neck, receives a decorative gold ceremonial fan from a man in a cream short-sleeved shirt. Behind them a standing man in white dhoti and an orange shawl watches, and a camera operator with a video camera films at right. The setting is a plain room with white walls, a wooden wardrobe and a yellow checked curtain. The seated figure has distinctive orange turban, rudraksha and gold cues consistent with a probable Swamiji depiction in this in-person ceremonial presentation.2006-11-24A photograph of a seated devotee-gathering in a white-walled room with white curtains and a green floor mat. On a white sofa at right, a man in saffron-orange robes, a red and gold turban, and a white-and-red flower garland sits smiling while another man in white kneels and bows his head to touch his feet in padapuja. Around them, older men and women sit on the floor in white kurtas and rudraksha malas. A standing man in a white shirt and black trousers, also wearing a rudraksha mala, smiles nearby. A saffron-robed attendant stands in the background near a wall speaker.2009-09-10Indoor photograph of a darshan in a hall with white walls, a white curtain and dark red drapes. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a gold bead necklace sits on an orange-cushioned seat and reaches out to touch the hand of a devotee. Several devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one in a yellow shirt with a yellow shawl, bend forward, some holding rolled papers. A bald man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands nearby, and a fan is visible at the upper right.2010-07-24A photograph of an indoor room with cream walls and a tiled floor. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits at left, with fruits such as pomegranates on a tray beside them. A man in white shirt and white dhoti bends forward, clasping the seated figure's hands. Around them, standing people include a man in white with a gold chain at far left, a man in white dhoti and orange-and-cream shawl, a woman in a maroon saree, a man in a striped shirt and green-bordered dhoti, and a man in white at right gesturing with an open hand. A small framed picture hangs on the wall. a person: the seated figure in orange with long swept hair is consistent with the page's a person candidate, though the face is not visible.2010-02-16October 23 20102010-10-23 +2 copiesJuly 27 20092009-07-27