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Indoor photo of a group of devotees in a room with yellow-checked curtains and a wall clock. A seated figure on a brown leather sofa wears a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha-style mala, hands pressed together in namaste. A man in a white shirt kneels before the sofa with hands folded, while others stand around with palms joined, one man in a checked shirt and a woman in an orange-and-cream sari with beaded necklace among them. A man in white clothing stands at the left edge. Appearance cues of the seated figure are distinctive, but the figure is not confidently identifiable from the image alone, so the role is given as a sannyasi seated on the sofa receiving devotees.

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November 24 20062006-11-24Indoor 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.2006-11-24November 24 20062006-11-24Indoor photo in a plain room with speckled floor and beige walls. A figure in an orange saffron robe with an orange head wrap and a long rudraksha mala sits on a brown leather sofa with bare feet, hands resting on the cushion, appearing probable Swamiji by swept-back hair, orange head wrap and saffron robe, with a crown-like wrap. Two people kneel before him: a woman in a white sari with gold border bows low with hands near the floor, and a man in a light shirt with a rudraksha mala kneels beside the sofa with hands raised. Standing behind, a man in a checked shirt holds his hands folded, a teenage boy in white with a mala stands, an older man in white shirt and dhoti stands, and a man in white shirt stands at the right edge. A framed picture with flowers hangs on the wall and a window with yellow curtains is visible.2006-11-24November 24 20062006-11-24A photograph of an indoor home setting with cream walls, vertical blinds and a framed picture at left. Two saffron-robed figures sit on a brown leather sofa: the figure on the right wears an orange turban and orange robes and sits with hands joined, while the seated elderly man in the centre wears orange robes and a green-and-red shawl. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands with palms pressed together in a greeting. Behind them, several women in cotton saris, including one in a yellow-and-red sari and one in white, and a boy in a white shirt and dark trousers stand watching, arms folded or hands clasped. The orange-turbaned figure on the right may be a person, based on the orange turban and long hair, but the face and overall appearance are uncertain.2006-11-24November 24 20062006-11-24Indoor photo of a living room with beige walls, yellow-and-orange checked curtains, a wall clock and framed picture. A man in orange robes with an orange head wrap and rudraksha malas sits smiling on a brown leather sofa at right; the long hair and ornate ceremonial adornments are visible cues, so Swamiji (probable) seated and receiving devotees. Around him, devotees stand with palms joined, and a man in a white shirt kneels on the carpet bowing toward him. A woman in a cream sari with an orange border stands with folded hands, and a boy in white kneels with palms pressed together. Others in white shirts and a lavender checked shirt stand nearby.2006-11-24Indoor photograph in a living room with cream walls, framed picture and yellow-and-white checked curtains. A man in orange robes with an orange head wrap and rudraksha malas sits on a brown leather sofa with his hands pressed together, smiling, appearance-based probable Swamiji with long swept-back hair and ornate cues. A man in a white shirt prostrates on the floor before him. Behind, several standing men in white shirts and trousers, a woman in a white sari with orange border, and a kneeling man in a white shirt and rudraksha mala watch with hands folded. A book lies on the sofa edge.2006-11-24A photograph of a domestic living room with a brown leather sofa and white lace cover, where a woman in a saffron-orange sari with an orange head covering sits with hands in anjali, smiling. A man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala kneels in the foreground and bows, while a man in a checked shirt prostrates on the floor in front of her. Standing devotees in white shirts, a pink-and-cream sari, and a lavender checked shirt watch with hands joined. A tall figure in white robes with an orange shawl stands at the left edge, back partly turned. Yellow curtains and a wall clock are visible.2006-11-24Indoor photo in a plain white-walled room with a speckled floor. A long-haired figure in orange robes sits on an orange-draped seat at left, with fruit on a tray beside them, extending a hand toward a smiling man in a pink checked shirt and cream trousers who bows barefoot. Around them stand devotees: a woman in a red blouse and patterned sari, an older man in white, a woman in a maroon sari, and an orange-robed person at right. A small child in a red floral shirt stands at far right. The moment looks like a blessing exchange or greeting.2010-02-16Indoor photograph of a devotee house visit. A seated figure in a red sleeveless top and white cloth, with long dark hair tied back, sits on the floor facing a group of standing and kneeling devotees. A woman in a light blue and white shawl kneels with palms pressed together in namaskar. Around them, men in white shirts with rudraksha malas and women in saris, one in blue and one in a cream and brown sari, stand with hands folded. A young man on the right in white with a saffron stole stands near a wooden chair. A framed picture hangs on the wall behind the group, and a kalasha-style floral decoration is visible at the lower right. a person depicted as a presenter is not visually confirmed.2009-07-10