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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a yellow-and-blue flower garland sits on a white-draped sofa in a bright room, raising one hand in a blessing gesture with a smile and a red bindi on his forehead. Behind him stand eight people in traditional and casual clothing: women in sarees and salwar-style dress, men in white shirts and checked shirts, with several standing with hands folded in greeting (namaskar). Along the right wall are a wooden shelf with small figurines and a side table holding a red box with fruit, a brass lamp and decorative items. The scene is a domestic visit with a clean, tiled floor and a large window with wooden frames behind the group. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a garland, shown in the room as the central person being greeted.

A group photograph in a bright home interior with white-framed windows. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a yellow-and-blue flower garland and a red bindi sits on a white-draped sofa, hands raised in greeting. Around him stand eight people: two women in saris, several men in white shirts and checked shirts, and an older woman in a pink-and-cream sari. Most stand with palms pressed together in namaste. On the right, a low wooden table holds a red box, apples and a small golden figure, and a shelf with figurines sits against the wall.

A family group photograph in a home interior with white walls and a glass-fronted display cabinet. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland sits centrally on a white-cushioned chair with a red wooden frame, barefoot on a white footstool, his right hand raised in blessing. Around him stand eight family members: an elderly man in white dhoti and shirt at left, a woman in orange printed sari, a man in white shirt, women in orange, grey-and-beige and cream saris, a man in white shirt at right, and a young girl in a red skirt and grey top in front. A framed photo of a child hangs on the wall, and a framed deity image appears at upper left with a fruit tray at the lower left. The orange-robed man is seated in the house-visit setting and is a candidate a person, based on the saffron robe, garland and central seated position. Seven other people stand in the family group.

A group photograph taken indoors in a house with white walls and a wooden carved doorway framing a small shrine area with a green leaf-decorated entrance. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a white tilak on his forehead, long dark hair, and a white and red flower garland, sits on a white-draped chair with bare feet resting on a white cloth. Around him stand eight people: an older man in white dhoti and shirt, an older woman in orange sari, a man in white shirt, two women in orange and grey saris, a woman in a purple blouse and cream sari, a young man in a white shirt and black trousers, and a young girl in a red and green dress. A framed portrait of a child hangs on the wall above a glass display cabinet.

A group photograph in a bright room with cream curtains and a white marble floor. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on a white-draped sofa, wearing a large white jasmine garland and raising one hand in greeting. Standing around him are seven people: an older man in white dhoti and shirt with a red rudraksha mala and folded hands, an older woman in a cream and red sari with folded hands, a bearded man in white shirt and dhoti, a young child in a white top held by a woman in a green and orange sari, and two women in red and orange saris. Some people are pressing their palms together in namaste.

A group photograph in a white-walled room with a framed floral painting on the wall. A seated figure in orange saffron robes with a white and red flower garland and bare feet sits on a white cushion placed on a patterned rug, raising one hand in blessing. Around him stand six people: a man in white dhoti and light blue shirt on the far left, a man in grey-blue checked shirt and grey trousers, a girl in beige top and maroon patterned long skirt, a boy in khaki shirt and trousers with a belt, a woman in green silk saree, and a woman in red saree with gold border on the far right. A table with fruit baskets sits at the right edge.

Indoor group photo in a white-walled room with tiled floor, curtains, a wall lamp and a wooden pendulum clock. A central seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a large white and red flower garland, long dark hair, raising one hand in greeting, sits on an orange cloth over a white-covered stool. Around them stand about fourteen people: men in white shirts and trousers, women in white, beige, brown and pink saris, a woman holding a baby in a blue outfit, and a man in grey shirt at the back. Garlands and a flower arrangement sit to the side and a small table holds literature. The scene is a home visit with devotees gathered for a group photograph.

A group photograph of nine people posed around a seated man on a zebra-striped throne-like chair in front of a shrine with a small deity picture, a red-and-cream arch, and hanging orange-tipped sticks. The central seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a long gold-beaded necklace, and has white markings on his head and arms, and raises one hand in blessing. Standing behind him, a man in a white striped shirt presses his palms together in greeting, and women wear pink, red, and multicoloured saris with gold jewellery. Men in white shirts sit and stand at the front, and small identification badges are visible on several people's clothing. Brass oil lamps and hanging brass ornaments line the right side of the room. a person is the seated figure in orange with the gold necklace and white forehead and arm markings, in a ceremonial posed setting.

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A photograph inside a bright white-walled room with marble floor. A man seated on a white-draped chair wears an orange-saffron robe and a long red-and-white flower garland, smiling and raising one hand in a blessing gesture; a red rug lies in front of the chair. Behind him stand five people: a woman in a yellow-gold sari with a red border on the left, an older woman in a yellow sari with a maroon border, a young woman in a green-blouse and white-and-red patterned skirt, a young man in a light blue polo shirt, and a woman in a dark top beside a man in a cream shirt and khaki trousers. A low red wooden table at left holds brass vessels, red powder and fruit offerings. A framed painting hangs on the wall behind them, and an ornate cabinet appears at the right edge. a person in the orange robe and garland, seated as the central figure of a house visit.

A family group poses in a domestic living room for a photograph. A man seated on a red-draped chair wears an orange saffron robe, a multicolour and white flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, and raises one hand in blessing. Standing around him are an older man in white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a white sari with gold border and a gold necklace, a girl in white, a man in a light blue shirt and sunglasses, an older woman in a white sari with a red-and-gold border, a second older woman in white with a pottu, and a small boy in white clothes. A curtain, a wall calendar and a poster of a cow hang behind them, and a rudraksha garland decorates a doorway.

A group of seven people stands posed together indoors in front of white curtains and an air conditioner. In the centre, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe and a long beaded rudraksha mala smiles with hands folded, matching the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of swept-back long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. To his left stand three men in collared shirts and trousers, and to his right an older woman in a cream sari and two younger women, one in a blue top and one in an orange patterned kurta. A red-stained stone object sits on a glass table at right.