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Photograph of a seated devotee in a white shirt with rudraksha mala and gold pendant, hands in anjali mudra, having his forehead blessed by a long-haired person in a white sleeveless top with a gold necklace and bangles. Garlands of orange and white flowers hang at the left edge, a blue cooler stands behind, and several men in white clothing stand in the background near a camera on a tripod. a person: the long-haired figure with swept-back hair, gold necklace and bangles, though the cues are not fully distinctive; this is a blessing scene with devotees at a convention setting.

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July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph of a seated devotee in white clothes with a rudraksha mala, eyes closed and palms pressed together in namaste. A standing figure with long, dark, swept-back hair, a bare torso, a colourful feather-and-bead ornament and a white flower garland places a hand on the devotee's forehead in a blessing. Behind them, several men in white garments stand with hands folded, and an orange-shawled man sits at right beside a blue cooler fan.2006-07-30Indoor photo of a long-haired figure with a white flower garland and colourful feathered ornament, bare-shouldered, touching the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta who wears a rudraksha mala and has a red tilak. Standing men in white kurtas, one with an orange shawl, watch from behind, and a blue cooler stands at right.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph of a ritual blessing at an indoor event. A woman in a white turban and sleeveless white garment with a multicoloured flower garland touches the forehead of a man with closed eyes, who wears a white shirt and rudraksha mala. Behind them, men in white clothes, one with an orange scarf, watch and a video camera on a tripod is visible at upper left. A fan and white and pink floral garlands are in the scene.2006-07-30Indoor evening event with white-walled room and a blue cooler. In the foreground, a bare-chested figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a gold ceremonial necklace and a yellow garment, placing a hand on the forehead of a seated devotee in white shirt with rudraksha mala and a black cord, palms joined in prayer. Behind them, several people in white clothing stand or move, and a man at upper left photographs with a camera on a tripod. Garlands are visible at the left edge. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, gold ceremonial necklace, bare-chested with yellow wrap, performing a blessing on a devotee.2006-07-30A photograph of a seated man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a pendant, eyes closed, receiving a touch on his forehead from a standing figure wearing a white and gold turban, long dark hair and a multicoloured flower garland. The standing figure, wearing a cream-coloured wrap, reaches out with one hand toward the seated devotee's brow. Behind them, several men in white shirts stand in a bright room with a pedestal fan, and a partial figure in orange appears at the right edge. The gesture suggests blessing or initiation.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A photograph of a seated man in white clothing with a rudraksha mala around his neck having his forehead touched by a woman with long curly dark hair and a white garment with a yellow border. Standing behind them are men in white kurtas, one wearing an ID badge, and an orange shawl is visible on the right. A fan is visible in the background. The seated man has grey hair and a trimmed beard and keeps his eyes closed. The woman smiles softly and appears to be giving a blessing or forehead touch.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30A long-haired man in a bare-chested golden-edged white wrap and red rudraksha mala presses his right palm to the forehead of a bearded man in white kurta with a red rudraksha mala and gold pendant. The recipient stands with hands joined in anjali, eyes closed. Behind them, several men in white shirts and trousers watch, one wears an orange-saffron shawl and another holds a camera. White flower garlands hang at left and a blue table with objects sits at right.2006-07-30July 30 20062006-07-30