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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and multiple rudraksha malas, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead, holding a tall silver staff with a trident-like top. He reaches out to place his hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and white trousers who wears an orange scarf printed with text and has his palms raised in front of him. Behind them a red draped curtain and a painted green landscape backdrop. A woman in the lower right watches.

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July 08 20122012-07-08July 11 20122012-07-11A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, a white vertical tilak on his forehead, a saffron-orange robe and a large rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders touches the head of a shaven-headed man in a white kurta who raises both arms overhead in a blessing gesture. A peacock-feather fan and gold ornate seat are at left, and a silver trident stands behind them against a red-and-white striped wall. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and is shown blessing a devotee.2014-08-26July 18 20122012-07-18A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a white vertical tilak on his forehead, long dark hair gathered at the back and a large rudraksha mala draped over his chest, reaches out to press his palm against the forehead of a man in a white shirt and an orange-red shawl. A golden deity murti and a peacock-feather fan stand behind them, and a silver ceremonial lamp is visible above. a person is shown giving blessing to a devotee in what appears to be a ritual setting.2014-09-13A photograph of a darshan blessing. A man with long dark wavy hair and a vertical tilak mark sits on a tiger-striped cushion, wearing an orange saffron garment with rudraksha mala beads, a gold-accented ceremonial necklace and a bead bracelet, holding a golden trident-like staff with his left hand, eyes closed. He extends his right hand and presses his palm onto the forehead of a middle-aged man with grey hair and stubble, dressed in a white t-shirt, who bows forward with his palms raised in reverence. Pale walls form the background. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas, so the appearance-based label applies: Swamiji (probable) is giving a blessing to a devotee in person.2012-04-17July 14 20142014-07-14A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-tipped staff touching the forehead of a man in a white checked shirt wearing a rudraksha mala, who has his hands raised and eyes closed. The robed figure wears layered rudraksha malas, a gold necklace, a golden shawl and red-beaded bracelets. Behind them, seated and standing devotees in white and saffron clothing watch, and a bald man in orange sits at the lower edge. The setting is an indoor hall with cream walls and maroon curtains. Probable Swamiji is shown in the foreground giving blessing, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas.2012-04-17July 08 20122012-07-08August 01 20142014-08-01Photograph of a satsang-style blessing. A long-haired man in an orange saffron wrap with a blue lining and rudraksha mala beads, wearing a gold necklace and beaded bracelets, smiles while extending his arm to touch the forehead of a seated young devotee in a white shirt and orange shawl. The devotee tilts his head up with eyes closed and one hand raised. The man sits on a red striped cushion beside an orange towel, in a plain beige room.2012-04-19April 17 20122012-04-17 +1 copies