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A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and a heavy gold necklace of ornate beads and a pendant, with a white-striped forehead and a dark tilak, seated on a red cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne. A smiling man in a white kurta and dhoti leans forward while the seated figure places a hand on his head in blessing. Behind them, a younger man in an orange cloth and gold beaded necklace stands with a hand on the seated man's shoulder, and a woman in gold-embroidered clothing stands at the left edge. Green foliage is in the background.

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A seated man in a long-sleeved white kurta, with a moustache and a tilak mark, leans forward smiling while a robed figure in saffron-orange cloth places both hands on his head in blessing. The blessing figure wears a heavy gold necklace, gold armbands and bangles, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and white horizontal sacred ash marks with a red-brown bindi on the forehead. Behind him a young priest in orange cloth and gold chains rests a hand on the seated man's shoulder. A woman in gold embroidered clothing stands at the left edge, and the golden ornate throne with red upholstery frames the scene.2016-05-08A photograph of a seated man in orange robes, heavy gold necklaces and gold armbands on a red-cushioned gold throne, with a white tilak on his forehead and a bindi. A man in white shirt and white dhoti leans affectionately against his knee, smiling, while a woman in a brown and beige sari bends forward beside them. Behind, a young priest in orange cloth with a gold necklace and white forehead markings stands, and an older man in orange robes holds a stack of papers at the left edge. Red cloth drapes and green foliage form the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears orange robes, long hair, and layered gold necklaces on a throne, consistent with the page's event context.2016-05-08A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange shawl and heavy gold necklaces and bangles, with long swept-back dark hair, a vertical kumkum mark and white vibhuti on his forehead, smiling and gesturing with his hands. Beside him a man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with a small red-and-yellow tilak mark, laughs with a hand on his shoulder. A young attendant in orange cloth and gold necklace stands behind, and a gold ornate throne with carved backrest is at the right. a person: the seated saffron-clad figure with long hair, gold garlands and ceremonial bangles, shown in a ceremonial setting with devotees.2016-05-08Indoor photograph in a ceremonial setting with a gold-carved throne and red cushioned seating. A man in long swept-back hair, a white tilak, a rudraksha-style gold necklace of heavy beads, gold armbands, and an orange-brown robe sits on the red seat smiling and reaching toward a kneeling man in a white shirt with a red tilak who is looking up and smiling. A younger man in an orange robe with white body markings and a heavy gold bead necklace stands behind, holding a pink wrapped gift. A woman in a brown embroidered dress and a man in a black polo with an event lanyard stand to the left. The seated figure shows distinctive ceremonial cues consistent with the page's reference to a person. Green foliage and a red backdrop complete the scene.2016-05-08June 02 20132013-06-02July 26 20172017-07-26May 08 20162016-05-08A seated man with long swept-back hair, a white vibhuti marking on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and orange-saffron cloth sits on a gold-framed throne in a temple-like hall. Facing him, a bearded man in a white kurta raises both hands in a blessing or pranam gesture toward the seated man's head. Behind them, a deity murti is decorated with red flower garlands and a purple cloth, with red drapery and gold pillars. A standing man in white dhoti and shirt watches at right. The seated man's distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala make him a probable Swamiji in person.2013-09-28A seated figure in a deep red turban and red robes, adorned with gold ornaments including a gold necklace, gold armband and gold turban pins, extends a hand in blessing onto the bald head of a bearded man kneeling in an orange shirt. Behind them stands a large gold ornate throne arm and a gold lion-headed carved armrest against dark red velvet drapes. To the right, a smiling man in a white shirt with a blue lanyard watches, and two women stand in the background, one in orange and one in white with an orange shawl. A satsang-style blessing scene, with the blessing-giver appearing as a person, seated on a gold throne with the kneeling devotee receiving darshan.2014-02-14A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange sannyasi robe with a gold necklace of beaded ornaments and a white tilak on his forehead, reaching his right hand to press it onto the forehead of a man in a white short-sleeved shirt who kneels or bows before him with his palm raised. The seated figure is smiling. Behind them is a golden lion-headed seat or throne against a deep red drape and bamboo screen. The figure in orange has a probable Swamiji appearance from the swept-back hair, saffron robe and gold necklace, so this is an in_person candidate described as a probable Swamiji blessing a devotee in a darshan-style moment.2014-07-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes, long dark swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, rests his hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee in an ornate gold-and-red throne setting inside a tent. A man in white clothing stands at left, a potted plant and a gold-trimmed cushion are beside the throne, and a red backdrop fills the background.2016-05-06June 21 20142014-06-21 +2 copies