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Indoor photo in a plain room with cream walls, an orange curtain, a framed mirror and red plastic chairs. A seated figure in an orange turban and orange robe sits in a dark wooden rocking chair at right, a man in a white shirt bending forward to touch or pay respects at their feet. Several men in light shirts and trousers stand behind, one in a white shirt with a dark lanyard. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron turban and robe cues, so this may be the depicted a person, though appearance is uncertain.

Indoor photo in a living room with cream walls, beige carpet and orange-and-cream checked curtains. A man in an orange robe, orange head wrap and rudraksha mala sits on a brown leather sofa with long dark hair and a bare chest visible, and appears to be the seated central figure. A man in a white shirt bends low to touch the feet of the seated figure while an older man in a grey shirt and rudraksha mala sits beside him with a hand resting on the sofa. Other men stand around in white shirts, a lavender checked shirt and a woman in a peach sari with long hair, one wearing rudraksha; a man with glasses and a rudraksha mala stands at left. Ceremonial touching of feet suggests a respectful visit, but this is a visible action only.

April 06 2008

Indoor photograph in a plain room with cream walls, an orange curtain, a framed wall mirror and a tiled floor. A figure seated on a dark wooden rocking chair wears an orange turban and orange robe; this is a probable Swamiji depiction with distinctive orange-and-turban cues, seated as a person being honoured. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward and touches the seated figure's feet, while another man in white shirt with a neck mala stands beside, smiling, and reaches toward him. Several onlookers in casual shirts and a woman in a patterned sari and a girl in a red floral top stand around watching. People: 1 seated figure plus about seven others visible.

November 10 2006

September 17 2010

November 24 2006

A photograph of a small room with pale walls and a window with sheer curtains. A woman with long dark hair in an orange saffron sari sits centrally on a low seat, with a fruit and flower offering tray in front of her. A man in an orange robe with long hair and a beard stands behind her in orange clothing. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis sit on chairs on the left, and one man kneels with his forehead on the floor near the offerings, while another bends forward in obeisance. A man in a dhoti with a shirtless upper body and forehead tilak stands on the right with arms folded. Rose petals scattered on the tiled floor suggest a bhoomi puja ceremony.

Indoor photograph of a devotee gathering in a living room with floral curtains and a cream sofa covered in lace. A woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron sari with a gold border and a beaded necklace, sits cross-legged on the sofa edge at the back. Around her, about eight men in white dhotis and white shirts sit on the floor and chairs, one in a dark checked shawl, several wearing pink and white rosettes. A flower-decorated tray of marigolds sits in the lower left foreground. A small framed deity picture hangs on the wall behind her. Appearance is insufficient to identify the woman, so no identification is made.

A 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.

July 07 2010

2010-07-07 +2 copies

A photograph of a home-visit or pada pooja moment indoors. A seated figure in saffron-orange cloth with a white flower garland and long dark hair sits on a white-draped chair, extending his bare feet while a devotee kneels and bows to touch them. Two women in white and blue saris press their palms together nearby, and a man in white shirt and dark mala beads stands behind with one hand raised. A tall man in white with an orange shawl and mala stands at the back. Through a window, a crowd of onlookers is visible, with a microphone on a stand. Pink drapery hangs on the wall.