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Indoor photo of a seated devotee gathering in a plain room with a sofa, a wall-mounted air conditioner and an orange cloth spread on the floor. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange wrap sits cross-legged on the sofa, with a white cushion in front of them, as others sit or stand around the room. A shaved-headed man in orange robes and a woman in cream clothes stand near the back, a woman in a purple sari sits to the right, and a woman in a red-orange sari holds a small child. Seated men in white shirts line the left side. Cues for the central figure include long hair, saffron clothing and a gold-colored waist ornament, consistent with Swamiji (probable) in a satsang-style meeting; the scene reads as a private visit rather than a formal ceremony.

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June 30 20102010-06-30Indoor home visit in a living room with white walls, a ceiling fan, and white sofas. A man in an orange saffron garment with long swept-back hair stands smiling at centre, one hand holding the cloth at his waist. Around him, a man in white with red mala beads on his neck and hands pressed together in namaste, a bald man in a dark grey shirt facing away, a woman in a green sari with a dark bun and mangalsutra holding an infant, a young girl in pink with hair clips reaching out, and an older man in orange and white. Green bamboo and sheer curtains show through a window at right. Persons are visible in the room, with a faint copyright overlay in the lower right.2010-02-17A photograph of an indoor gathering in a plainly furnished room with a split air conditioner, sheer curtains and a light blue floral sofa. A woman in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on the sofa with one hand extended, addressing the seated group. Around her, men in white shirts and dhotis sit on the floor and on sofas, while several men in orange and white robes stand near the door, one holding a white ritual cloth and another in a yellow sash. A small round white rug and an orange cloth lie on the floor. The people in front are seen from behind.2010-07-10June 26 20142014-06-26A living room with white walls, a ceiling fan and sheer white curtains beside a glass door opening onto bamboo. A seated person in saffron-orange robes, wearing a garland of orange and white flowers, sits on a white-draped sofa, with rose petals scattered on the floor before him. Ashram-style monastic men in saffron, one standing in white with a yellow shawl holding a red tray, and a woman in an orange shawl stand near a framed portrait of a bald elderly man. Seated devotees in colourful saris and salwar kameez, including children, sit on the floor, while a woman in a red and green kurta stands at right. A cameraman in white with a yellow shawl films the scene from the foreground.2010-02-17July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesAugust 09 20092009-08-09July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja (foot-worship) at a devotee's home in a bright room decorated with marigold garlands and orange drapes. A seated figure on the left wears an orange-red robe, a white flower garland, bangles and a rudraksha mala, raising a hand while holding a tall ceremonial fan-like staff. Beside them a young boy in orange robes and rudraksha beads sits with palms joined. A woman in a magenta sari kneels on the floor near a tray of fruit and offerings. Standing devotees include women in green, purple and red saris, a woman holding an infant wrapped in a shawl, and a girl in a red-orange dress at right. Men in white shirts and a checked shirt stand near the doorway, and a framed picture hangs on the wall.2014-07-07 +2 copiesA photo of an indoor satsang-style session in a room decorated with marigold garlands and orange drapes. A man in an orange saffron garment with an orange head covering and a white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne-like chair, gesturing with raised hands toward the audience. Several seated devotees on a red carpet face him with palms pressed together in anjali; women wear saris in green, blue, yellow and pink, and men wear white shirts. A small brass lamp and floral arrangement sit at the lower right, and a microphone stands in the foreground. The man on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate given his saffron clothing, garland and throne seat, but the image is not certain enough to confirm identity.2012-04-01Indoor padapuja at a devotee's house. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland and beaded bracelets raises a silver ceremonial staff with a fan-like finial, while a plate of fruit and offerings sits nearby. Beside him a younger person in orange robes and a rudraksha mala kneels. Devotees stand with folded hands: a woman in a green sari, women in purple, red and blue saris, a woman holding a baby in a red sari, and a small girl in a red dress in the foreground. A man in white kneels at lower left. Orange and marigold garlands decorate the walls and a framed picture hangs on the wall.2014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copies