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A seated woman in an orange sari with a white and red flower garland sits on a white sofa in a room with cream blinds, smiling as a young man in a maroon striped polo and khaki trousers offers her a red fruit. Behind them stands an older man in a white shirt, and at right a young man in an orange kurta with an orange shawl stands barefoot on a patterned rug. At lower left, a man in orange robes with shaved head and glasses arranges rudraksha malas on an orange cloth beside a silver tray holding pink rose petals, small bowls and a packet of sweets. Water bottle at left.

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Indoor photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a home room with white walls and a beige window blind. A bald man in orange robes and rudraksha malas, seated at left, holds a rudraksha mala over a seated woman wearing an orange sari and a white and red flower garland. Behind her, a man in white shirt stands, and a young man with long hair wears orange robes and an orange shawl at right. A bent man in a yellow striped shirt and khaki trousers leans forward offering something to the seated woman's garland. A tray holds pink rose petals, a steel plate of sweets, chocolate bars, a water bottle and a small bowl.2010-01-10A photograph inside a bright white-walled room with rolled bamboo blinds. A woman in an orange sari with white and red flower garlands sits on a white sofa, holding a small yellow fruit and smiling. A man in a white shirt bends forward to touch her feet, while another man in a white shirt stands behind him and a person in an orange garment and a man in a striped yellow shirt stand at the right edge. In the foreground is a silver tray with pink rose petals, small brass bowls, and wrapped sweets. Beside the seated woman, the lap of another person in an orange cloth is visible with rudraksha beads and bangles. The scene suggests a devotee receiving padapuja at home.2010-01-10A photograph inside a white-walled room with a cream roman blind. A figure in orange saffron robes sits on a white sofa, wearing a white jasmine garland over red flower garlands and a long dark rudraksha-style mala. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and is extending an arm toward a man in a striped white short-sleeved shirt who bows forward to offer something held in his hands, possibly a small red-and-white decorated item. Behind them a man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands with glasses, and a younger man in orange robes with a dark stole stands at the right. A tray of fruit and a small offering sits on a side table, and an orange cloth-covered box with garlands lies at the left. The room appears to be a home visit setting.2010-01-10A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robe with a long white flower garland, long swept-back dark hair and a tilak, reaching toward a red-orange tray of fruit and offerings held by a standing attendant in white dhoti with a yellow sash. A kneeling woman in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala smiles nearby, a white towel draped over a seated pair of feet, and a standing man in white at left. A bowl of mangoes sits in the foreground beside a white cushioned seat. The man in saffron with the garland and long hair is a person by appearance cues, shown in an in-person seated ritual setting.2010-02-17Indoor photo of a seated figure on a white-draped chair in an orange saffron robe with a red and white flower garland, barefoot on an orange mat, with a tall dark plait down the back. A man in a light beige short-sleeved shirt and trousers stands bowing with hands folded, facing him. On the left, a standing man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl looks toward the seated figure. On the right edge, a man in a blue shirt stands with hands together. Behind them, a framed devotional picture of deities hangs on a white wall beside a barred window, and a low wooden table holds a tray of red fruit, flowers and a basket. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure wears orange robes, a long hair plait and a flower garland, so the in-person candidate is the seated figure receiving a visitor.2010-02-17A 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.2010-01-10Indoor photo in a hall with a deep red curtain behind. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless robe, orange wrap and dark rudraksha mala, sits smiling on a pale green cushioned seat with red bolsters, extending his hand. A middle-aged man in a white shirt and green shawl bends forward to take a red fruit from him. Behind them stand two men in white dhotis: one bald with a gold-beaded necklace, the other bald with an orange shawl. A white fabric canopy and a wooden door are visible at left. The orange-robed seated man appears to be a probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala), so this is an appearance-based label only.2010-08-04A 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.2010-01-10A seated man in orange saffron robes, with long dark swept-back hair, a red-and-orange flower garland and a gold necklace, smiles while clasping hands with a man in a light blue shirt and black trousers who bends forward. The seated figure holds a red fruit in his left hand and sits in a white-covered armchair. Beside him is a low wooden table with a red cloth and a red box. A second man in white dhoti and yellow shawl holds a framed certificate, and a figure in white stands at left. A framed devotional painting hangs on the cream wall near a window with a decorative grille.2010-02-17A seated man on a blue-grey sofa wears an orange saffron robe and a long dark rudraksha mala, smiling and raising his hand toward a standing man. The standing man wears white trousers, a lilac-grey waistcoat and a pale yellow shawl, bowing forward and reaching out with cupped hands to receive or offer a small item. Behind them, two men in light shirts stand in a room with cream walls and a sheer checked curtain. A tray of bananas and a folded orange cloth sit on a low table at left. a person: the seated man in orange with rudraksha mala and a smiling, seated presence fits the page cues, but his face is not used for identification.2010-07-01A seated man on a blue floral sofa wears an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala with a red bindi, smiling and gesturing with his right hand. In front of him a man in white kurta and lavender vest with a cream shawl bends forward with folded hands, holding a small yellow object. A man in a grey shirt stands at right and another figure stands behind. A white tray with a rudraksha mala and small items sits in the foreground. An orange cloth covers the floor and a white rug lies in the room. Faint text reads 2020 Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and2010-07-01A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe and a white flower garland sits on a white cushion, holding a red apple and reaching toward a red tray of fruit and offerings. Facing them, an older man with grey hair and a grey beard, wearing a white shirt and white dhoti with red-edged border, bends forward with cupped hands to receive a red apple. Behind them, a younger attendant in white clothes with a yellow shawl, and another person in orange, watch. A window with a grille is visible at the upper right.2010-02-17