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A photograph of an indoor room where a person in an orange sleeveless top and orange-red wrap, with a white flower garland around the neck, stands at the left. A man in a grey vest with navy trim and a New York Yankees-style logo is accepting or receiving a greeting from her. A man kneels on the floor in a white shirt with hands pressed together, while several men in white and striped shirts, some wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, stand around. A brass or silver tray with small cups and red kumkum sits on the left, and beaded malas lie in the lower left corner.

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A photograph of a small room with pale green walls and a ceiling light. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron sleeveless top and orange dhoti-style drape, stands at left with a garland of white and red flowers around his neck, holding a silver tray with small items. In front of him a man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends low with his palms pressed together in namaskar on an orange mat. Several men in white shirts and a blue-striped shirt stand around watching, one holding papers and another wearing a blue shawl. Appearance-based label: a person, the man in saffron clothing with long hair and a flower garland, receiving the bowing devotee; this is an unsure appearance-based candidate, not an identification.2010-06-27A photograph of a small living room with a floral-patterned sofa and sheer curtains. A woman in an orange sleeveless top and orange-red skirt, with a white flower in her hair, bends forward to bless or greet a person kneeling on a white rug in blue and white clothing. Several men in shirts stand around watching, including one in a grey New York t-shirt with a wristwatch and another in white. An orange cloth lies on the floor and a lemon sits on a low table at the left edge.2010-06-27A photograph of a room interior with a wall-mounted air conditioner, curtains and beds with blue covers. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands with arms raised, placing a white and red flower garland over the head of a person in an orange-red robe, who stands barefoot on white petals on the floor. Around them, a row of men in shirts and trousers stand watching, one in a blue-and-white checked shawl with rudraksha mala, another in a grey T-shirt with a mala, and another in a blue striped shirt with a mala. A man at right wears a pink striped shirt. The scene appears to be a welcome or reception ceremony.2010-06-27June 27 20102010-06-27A photograph of an indoor gathering. A man in an orange robe with long dark swept-back hair sits on a red-cushioned seat, leaning forward and reaching out to clasp the hands of a man kneeling on a patterned red carpet. The kneeling man wears a striped shirt and a rudraksha mala and holds a rolled white paper. Behind them, a standing man in a white shirt and dark trousers with a red pendant looks on. Other men in white shirts and orange garments stand in the background. A tray of fruit and a red velvet-draped table with brass items appear at the right.2010-09-05November 23 20102010-11-23A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange shawl draped over the body, seated on a red cushioned throne with gold trim. The figure leans forward to touch the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and dark trousers, who rests on a patterned red-and-blue carpet and holds a white cloth. Standing around them are about a dozen men in white shirts, one in a striped shirt, and one in orange and white robes. A silver tray holding fruit and offerings sits at the right edge. Several men appear to be holding notepads or papers.2010-09-05A photograph inside a bright white-walled room with rolled bamboo blinds. A woman in an orange sari with white and red flower garlands sits on a white sofa, holding a small yellow fruit and smiling. A man in a white shirt bends forward to touch her feet, while another man in a white shirt stands behind him and a person in an orange garment and a man in a striped yellow shirt stand at the right edge. In the foreground is a silver tray with pink rose petals, small brass bowls, and wrapped sweets. Beside the seated woman, the lap of another person in an orange cloth is visible with rudraksha beads and bangles. The scene suggests a devotee receiving padapuja at home.2010-01-10June 27 20102010-06-27February 27 20112011-02-27 +1 copiesJune 27 20102010-06-27A photograph of an indoor ritual reception. A central man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron garment, a rudraksha mala of dark beads, and a gold necklace; his bare shoulders are visible, and he holds the hands of a man in a white short-sleeved shirt who bows his head toward him. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes and a gold necklace stands near a silver tray. On the left, a man in white shirt and gold bracelet presses his palms together in greeting. On the right, a priest with a shaved head, white forehead markings and glasses holds a silver plate with offerings. Other devotees stand in the background before a draped, decorated hall. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), the central figure in saffron with long hair, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, receiving the bowing devotee.2010-11-23