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A seated figure in an orange-red robe and a yellow-green bead garland sits on an orange sofa in a plain, pale room, holding an open paper or booklet and reading it. A bald older man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with a floral garland of white, yellow and red flowers, bends forward with folded hands toward the seated figure. Behind them, two shaven-headed young men in orange robes stand near a woman in a dark top with a floral garland, who is bowing her head. A cardboard box sits on a low table, and a flat-screen television is mounted on the wall behind.

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A photograph of a seated woman in a rust-orange sari with a bare arm band and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, holding a printed card or certificate, seated on an orange-draped couch in a white-walled room decorated with flower garlands. Beside her, two shaved-headed young sannyasis in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white tilak stand holding a tray of fruit, while a man in white clothes with a white-haired head bows with palms joined toward a seated woman in an orange-and-red sari wearing white flowers in her braid. A person in white kneels at the edge; a group of saffron-robed people stand in the background.2013-06-23 +1 copiesA photograph inside a small room with white walls and a glass cabinet holding framed photos and objects. A seated figure in a rust-red robe with a long rudraksha mala and a bare upper arm, with an orange cloth spread beneath, smiles and extends a hand while a bald, saffron-clad attendant stands behind holding a silver trident. A man in a white shirt drapes a garland of marigolds and white flowers, and an elderly man in white kneels with hands folded near the seated figure, another white-clad man and a woman in white stand at the edges. A purple-toned framed image of a seated figure in meditation hangs on the wall, decorated with flower garlands. Red petals are scattered on a white-covered table nearby.2013-06-23 +1 copiesA seated figure with long dark hair swept back, bare-chested under an orange-red cloth, wears a rudraksha mala and a long garland of yellow-green fruit beads, and smiles as he extends a hand toward a visitor. Beside him an older woman in a cream and gold sari with a pearl necklace and a white-and-red flower garland leans in, and an older man in a white shirt with a flower garland holds a small object near the seated figure's hands. A younger man in a red striped t-shirt and glasses stands at right, and a shaven-headed young monk in orange robes stands behind them. A flat-screen television and a white wall form the background, with an orange cushion at left. a person is the seated figure, with cues of long swept hair, a rudraksha mala and ornate bead garland.2014-06-27A photograph of a home darshan or padapuja visit. A central man with a shaved-looking head and forehead markings wears a maroon dhoti-style garment, a red-and-gold shawl over his shoulders, a rudraksha mala and gold earrings, and smiles while an elderly man in a white shirt and an older woman in an orange-brown sari bow and lean in to embrace him. Both wear yellow rose garlands. Behind them, a young man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands beside a wooden box holding fruit, and another robed figure bends over at left. Sheer white curtains fill the background, and rose petals sit on a tray at lower left.2014-07-07A photograph inside a plain blue-walled room where a seated man in a rust-red robe and red-orange shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and ornate bangles, holds up a long garland of marigolds, green leaves and pink flowers. Two devotees bow before him: a woman in a purple top and white sari bends forward with hands joined, and a man in white shirt bows at her side. A standing attendant in saffron-orange robes with beads and a staff stands behind him. On the left, seated women in sarees watch with hands folded. Framed pictures and a small deity image hang on the wall. Overlay text reads 'Receiving Swamiji'. Watermarked archive photo.2014-06-22 +1 copiesJune 27 20142014-06-27Indoor photograph of a home visit in a tiled room with a cream wall and a window with maroon curtains. A central figure sits on an orange-draped seat, wearing a maroon-and-orange cloth, layered red, yellow and white flower garlands, a bead mala and a red bindi. He extends a long flower garland with white and orange blooms toward a seated older man in a white shirt with grey hair and glasses, who holds his hands together in namaste. A younger person in orange kneels beside him, and a woman in the foreground watches. Behind, two men in saffron-orange robes stand near the stairs, one holding a camera. A small flower arrangement and a green-cased speaker are on a table at left. Five people are visible in the scene.2014-06-27A photograph of a house visit in a plain white-walled room with a framed picture on the wall. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland and red flower garland sits on a white-draped sofa, one hand raised toward a kneeling man in a light blue shirt and white dhoti who bows with palms pressed together. A woman in a maroon sari with gold border kneels on the right, holding offerings, and a young man in white with a yellow shawl stands behind. A red tray of fruit, flowers and sweets sits in front of the seated figure, and a patterned rug covers the floor. Appearance-based cues on the seated saffron-robed man, including the long hair and garland, make him a person; he is seated, not shown on a screen, and his identity is uncertain.2010-02-17June 23 20142014-06-23Indoor photo of a devotional visit in a small room with blue-painted walls and wooden louvred windows. A seated figure in a red-orange turban, rudraksha malas and gold bangles, wearing a maroon and gold cloth, holds a small white booklet while a woman in a white sari with gold border and a white flower garland bends forward to touch his feet. Standing behind them, a man in saffron robes with prayer beads watches, and a younger man in maroon and saffron robes holds a camera. Another attendant in orange robes stands at right beside a silver trident. Fruit sits on a wooden tray at lower right. Seated figure appears to be a devotee-honouring setting; identity uncertain from appearance.2014-07-01June 26 20142014-06-26A photograph of a pada puja at a devotee's home. A woman with dark hair in a bun, wearing a red garland of flowers and a red-and-saffron top, sits on an orange cushion and reaches to touch the head of a seated older man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, whose hands are folded in namaste. Behind them, a bald man in saffron and a rudraksha mala stands, and another person in orange stands near a glass display cabinet. Other people in white dhotis and casual clothing stand in the background. Several people are visible, one partly cropped at the right edge.2014-06-26