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A photograph of a padapuja in a home room with wooden cabinets and a window air conditioner. A seated woman in an orange sleeveless top wears garlands of purple orchids and turquoise beads and sits on a white-covered bed. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels before her, holding her feet while washing them, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Two standing men watch, one in white and one in a grey patterned shirt with a red thread on his wrist, and a seated man in a striped shirt looks on. A tray with a flower and a brass bowl sits in the foreground, and a framed picture of footprints rests on a table.

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January 11 20102010-01-11A photograph of a home interior where a woman seated on a white sofa wears an orange sari with a purple orchid garland and red flower garland. A man in a white shirt kneels before her, holding a yellow object (likely a banana) in his hands as she extends hers toward it, a devotional offering scene. Several standing men and a woman in a salmon sari look on; one standing man wears a white shirt and dhoti, others wear patterned or checked shirts. Trays of red and yellow items and a bowl of food sit on a table in the foreground. A wooden cabinet and window blind are in the background.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange sleeveless top and orange garment, wearing flower garlands of purple and red blossoms, sits on a white-covered sofa in a room with wooden cabinets and a wall air conditioner. A man kneeling in a light blue shirt and dark trousers holds a red fruit and a small flower object before the seated figure, performing an offering or padapuja. Behind them, several men in white shirts and dhotis and a woman in an orange sari stand watching. On a low white table in front sits a bowl of yellow paste or food. A red box with sweets and items lies at left. The seated figure's long dark hair and orange clothing match the presentation cues for a sannyasi, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so the candidate is uncertain.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA seated woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron-coloured sari and multiple garlands of purple and white flowers with a teal-green bead strand, sits on a white-covered sofa while raising her palm toward a man in white. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward presenting a red fruit or offering to her, while standing devotees in white shirts, dhotis and checked shirts watch, and a woman in an orange-and-pink sari with bangles stands at right. In front is a white-covered table with a yellow bowl of sweets and a plate of food, and a red tray at left holds garlands, bangles and packets. The setting is a domestic room with a wall air-conditioner and wooden cabinets, consistent with a devotee home visit. Six people are visible.2010-01-11 +1 copiesIndoor photo in a living room with a white sofa, a wooden wardrobe and a wall air conditioner. A woman with long dark hair sits on the sofa wearing an orange-saffron robe and a thick garland of purple, blue and red flowers, holding a red apple. Before her, a red tray holds apples, red items and a plate of yellow grains. Four men stand facing her: two in white dhotis and shirts, one in a black-and-white patterned shirt and dark trousers, and one in a grey checked shirt holding his hands together. Flower petals lie on the floor and a white-covered table sits at the right edge.2010-01-11 +1 copiesIndoor photo in a home room with a white bed, wooden cabinet and white plastic chair. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on the bed with a swept-back hairstyle and distinctive long hair, giving an appearance-based a person label; a second person in orange sits beside a red box of ceremonial items. A man in a green checked shirt kneels before the seated figure, offering a small blue-wrapped gift. Three standing men watch: two in white shirts and white dhotis, one in a black-and-white patterned shirt holding a green fruit. A white table holds a bowl of yellow food. Setting suggests a devotee visit and blessing.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a living room visit during a padapuja. A long-haired figure seated on a white-covered sofa wears an orange-saffron robe and a garland of purple orchids and red roses, smiling and holding an orange. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch the seated figure's feet. Behind them, several men in white shirts and a man in a patterned shirt stand watching, and a woman in a teal saree with gold jewellery presses her palms together. In the foreground at left, a red box holds sweets, bangles and small packets, and a bowl of yellow food sits on a white table at lower right. Wood-panelled cabinets and a wall clock are visible in the background.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a home visit in an indoor room with white walls and wooden panelling. A long-haired figure with dark hair falling past the shoulders, wearing a saffron-orange garment that leaves one shoulder bare, sits on a white-covered sofa, smiling and holding an orange. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti leans forward to drape a long red flower garland over the seated figure, and several men stand behind, including one in a white shirt and dhoti and one in a patterned grey-and-white shirt. A red tray with oranges, gold bangles and red beads sits at the lower left. Probable Swamiji (long dark hair, saffron clothing) appears as the seated figure being garlanded.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor room visit. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless orange robe sits on a white-covered bed, smiling, with a partially visible person in orange in the lower-left foreground beside a red box of bangles. Four men stand or kneel around him: a man kneeling in a grey-and-white checked shirt holds a small red object and talks with him, while two men in white shirts and white dhotis stand near a wooden wardrobe and window with a wall air conditioner, and a man in a patterned shirt holds a green apple. A small plate of food sits on a white table at lower right.2010-01-11 +1 copiesIndoor photo of a home visit. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron garment and layered purple and magenta flower garlands sits on a white-covered bed, extending a hand to a man in a blue shirt who bends forward to receive it. Behind them, four men stand watching: two in white shirts, one in a white-and-black patterned shirt and one in a grey checked shirt. A wooden cabinet and window blind are in the background, and a plate of food sits on a white table in the foreground. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept hair, orange saffron clothing and garlands, so a person appearance is noted.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a bedroom-like room where a long-haired person wearing an orange sleeveless garment and a multicoloured flower garland sits on a white bed and receives a framed handprint-style artwork from a man in a white shirt who kneels on the wooden floor. Two standing men behind them: one in a white shirt and white trousers with arms folded, another in a patterned short-sleeved shirt. A seated man in a grey-green checked shirt watches at right. A window air conditioner and a wooden cabinet are visible in the background, and a partially visible orange-clad figure stands at the left edge. The framed item shows red handprints and a small photo.2010-01-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a home visit in a living room with wooden cupboards and a white sofa. A figure seated on the sofa wears an orange robe and multiple garlands of red and purple flowers, with long dark hair. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands beside a man kneeling in a striped shirt who holds a banana toward the seated figure. Several men stand behind them in shirts and trousers, some with folded hands. A red tray with bananas, sweets and packets sits at lower left, and a white table holds a bowl of grains at lower right.2010-01-11 +1 copies