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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red zebra-striped cushions, receiving padapuja in a domestic room. A devotee in orange kneels at his feet, washing or anointing them with flowers, while two children in colourful clothes bow forward with hands joined and a woman in a white sari with a beaded necklace stands beside them, hands pressed together in prayer. A plate of fruit and stacked books sit on a table behind. The man's long hair and distinctive orange-and-rudraksha attire are visible cues, so this figure is a probable Swamiji seated in person.

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A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a long red-and-black rudraksha-style garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, extending his hand to receive an offering from a young girl in a white top and floral pants. Behind her, a woman in a white sari and a second woman in white with a dark beaded necklace stand with palms pressed together, and a boy in a blue shirt watches. In the lower right, a person in orange clothing sits on the floor beside the throne. Rose petals lie on the red carpet and bottles of water sit on the right edge of the room. The plain cream walls and white-clad devotees suggest a darshan or blessing scene.2009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a home visit in an ashram-style room with cream walls and a wooden door. A figure in orange robes with a white and pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, one hand raised in blessing toward a line of visitors. A woman in a blue-trimmed white saree with floral print stands at left beside a girl, and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward to offer his hand. A young child in white dress stands near the throne, and a tray of fruit or offerings sits on a low table. The seated figure matches the appearance of a long-haired sannyasi in saffron, with cues of swept-back hair and a garland, so this is a person, seated and receiving devotees during a pada puja-style blessing.2009-08-09A seated figure in orange robes and a white and pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold and red upholstered throne, extending a hand toward a young girl in an orange top and patterned skirt who bows at his feet. Several devotees crowd around: a woman in a blue blouse and white sari with orange flowers, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers helping the girl, a woman bending forward, and a child held by a man at the upper left. In the lower right, another orange-clad figure sits on the floor near the throne, with a stack of books and a small offering plate nearby. The setting is a plain cream-walled room. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and a rudraksha mala.2009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and green flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, receiving devotees in a plain room. Several devotees approach to offer respect: an older man in white shirt and white dhoti on the left, a woman in an orange sari with a flower in her hair, a man in a pink-striped shirt, and a woman in a blue top with a young child. A small child in a maroon shirt stands near the throne steps, and a red cushion with flower petals lies at the feet. Visible people include about seven or eight devotees plus the seated figure.2009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a long rudraksha mala, smiling on a gold-and-orange throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands. Behind him is a deity murti with a trident, and a gold kalasha-topped pillar. In front, a young boy in a beige shirt and a child in red bend forward, and a woman with blonde hair in a blue floral top leans in, while a woman in a white sari with gold border stands beside the throne and an older woman watches at right. Plates of sweets and fruit sit on the gold stand. The scene suggests a darshan blessing, with the seated man appearing to be Swamiji (probable) based on the orange turban, saffron robes, and rudraksha mala.2010-10-17August 09 20092009-08-09