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A photograph inside a home with an arched stained-glass window and framed pictures on the walls. A long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless garment and a white and red flower garland stands in the foreground, reaching forward with a hand extended toward an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti who holds an object in both hands. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and a dark pendant necklace watches, and a man in a white shirt wears a rudraksha mala. A man in a light blue shirt stands at the back left. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in the orange garment and flower garland, presented as the honoured guest receiving devotees at a home visit.

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A photograph inside a home room with a large arched stained-glass window, lace curtains and a wall display cabinet holding framed pictures and small figurines. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange garment and a white and red flower garland, holds a long wooden stick toward a small child in white. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a forehead mark holds a green fruit and gestures with his other hand. A woman in a white sari with a gold border stands beside him, and an older woman in white stands behind the child. Another woman in a white and gold-bordered sari stands at right, and a saffron-robed person stands in the background.2010-01-19A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long swept-back hair bun and a beaded necklace, extending his arms to offer something to an elderly white-clad man with a white flower garland who kneels, and an older woman in a salmon sari with a red-and-yellow garland who bows her head. Behind them, several young men in orange robes and rudraksha malas stand or sit, and onlookers in white shirts and a red shawl stand in a wooden-furnished room with glass cabinets and a bamboo blind. The seated figure appears to be a person, identified by the sweeping hair, saffron robe and rudraksha-style beads, and is shown in the role of giver of blessings.2014-07-10June 27 20142014-06-27A photograph inside a small room with pale green walls, framed religious pictures and a calendar. A shaved-headed young sannyasi in ochre robes and rudraksha malas stands at the back holding fruit. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange shawl is seated at left, receiving the group. Nearby, a man in white shirt and dhoti, a young man in white with a gold chain, and a woman in white with a gold necklace and jasmine in her hair stand with garlands of red and white flowers. A framed portrait with a marigold garland hangs on the wall. Other people are partially visible at the right edge.2014-07-04A photograph of a home visit in a living room. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits on the floor, wearing a multicoloured flower garland with pink and green pom-poms and a red-and-gold sash, and holds a small red fruit or ball toward a man in a white shirt and white dhoti who kneels and reaches out to take it. A woman in a pink and gold sari and a child in patterned clothes sit at the left edge. Behind them, two men in white dhotis and an older man stand, and a man in orange robes stands at the right. Petals are scattered on the floor, a red box sits nearby, and a framed picture hangs on the wall. a person is the central figure in orange with long swept-back hair and a flower garland, and the figure is therefore marked as probable in_person.2010-02-17A photograph of a home visit in a marble-floored interior with arched doorway and tall windows. A seated figure in an orange robe and a white flower garland touches the forehead of an older man in white shirt and white dhoti who bows with hands folded. Behind them stands a woman in a beige and maroon sari, and a younger person in white with a yellow shawl holds a red tray of apples. Several men in white kurtas and a woman in a green sari holding a small child watch, and a cameraman films the moment. The orange-robed figure's identity is not established by appearance, so this is a devotee receiving blessing from an orange-robed person.2010-02-17Indoor photo of a home visit in a yellow-walled living room with a cream sofa. A bare-chested figure in orange-red saffron cloth, with multiple rudraksha malas and gold bangles, sits on the right holding a red apple, with a garlanded attendant in orange behind him. An elderly man in white kurta and pants, holding a walking cane and wearing a mala, sits on a stool, while an elderly woman in white sari and glasses stands in front of him. A woman in a teal sari and a child in a striped shirt stand at left, and a young man in a checked shirt stands behind. a person: the bare-chested figure in saffron with rudraksha malas and gold ornaments is the central ritual presenter at this padapuja house visit.2014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesApril 01 20082008-04-01A photograph of a small indoor room with floral curtains and a white wall. A man in orange robes wears a long garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers with green leaves, and holds small green leaves toward an older man in white dhoti and shawl with orange border, who offers them with his hands. A shirtless man in white dhoti with a mala stands at left, and a man in orange robes and glasses at right holds a small green item. A steel plate of fruit, including bananas and apples, sits on the floor.2008-04-01A photograph inside a home with bright red curtains and a white wall. A person in an orange-saffron robe with a red flower garland sits on a cushion and places a hand on the head of an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti who bends forward, hands clasped at her feet in a gesture of reverence. A standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a framed photo, and an older woman with white hair and glasses in a blue-grey sari watches. A person in a yellow top sits at lower left and another in a patterned outfit stands at right. The orange-robed figure's appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity, so the a person field is unsure.2010-01-23Indoor home scene in a room with an arched stained-glass window, framed photos and a glass display cabinet. A man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers stands holding a wooden tray with two yellow-green fruits, smiling. Beside him an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands, and a person in an orange robe stands near the cabinet. Women wear white and cream saris and a pink salwar kameez; one woman in cream kneels and bends toward the fruit. A person in an orange sleeveless top with white and red flower garland is seen from behind in the foreground. Several women stand around, one older woman in white with flowers in her hair, and a young girl at left. The fruit and tray suggest an offering being presented.2010-01-19