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A man wearing a red-orange turban with a silver emblem and a bare chest wrapped in a gold-and-red cloth, with a long gold-beaded necklace, leans forward to place his hand on the shoulder of a seated man in white clothes with an orange shawl. Behind them, several people in white garments and orange shawls stand and sit in a hall with red chairs, and a woman in a white outfit with glasses is visible. The turbaned man, who has distinctive ornate clothing and gold necklace, is a person, shown blessing or greeting a devotee in an indoor satsang-style gathering.

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October 21 20152015-10-21October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesJuly 13 20152015-07-13October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual blessing in an ornate hall. A figure in an orange-red turban, bare-shouldered in a saffron-red wrap with a golden edge and a rudraksha mala around the neck, places a hand on the crown of a seated man in white clothes and an orange-red patterned shawl. Standing behind them are several men and a woman in white garments and orange-red shawls, and a woman in the foreground wears a red shawl and mala. Warm lights and red flowers decorate the background. a person: the turbaned figure in saffron-red robes with rudraksha beads is the one giving the blessing.2015-07-13A photograph of a bare-shouldered figure in a rust-orange turban with a silver emblem and orange-gold robes with a rudraksha mala draped over the chest, placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. Around them, seated and standing devotees wear white with orange shawls; a woman at right holds a microphone and a woman at lower left has a yellow tilak. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan in an indoor hall with beige walls and a red-draped seating area. The cues of the turbaned figure (rust turban, orange robes, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold chain) are distinctive, so this is a person.2015-10-21A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-red draped robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace extends a hand toward a curly-haired man in a white shirt and orange-red shawl, who raises his palm in response. Behind them, several people in white clothes and orange-red shawls stand and sit in a hotel-style hall, with flowers at the left edge. The seated figure's face is not clearly visible enough for a person identification, so the candidate is marked unsure.2015-07-13July 13 20152015-07-13A seated figure in a red-orange turban, orange-red robe with gold trim and a rudraksha mala bead necklace places his hand on the forehead of a shaven-headed young man in white kurta with orange cloth. Behind them a woman in white with red sari border and beaded necklace gestures with her hand, and several men in white kurtas with orange-red shawls stand watching. A red cushioned throne-like seat is at the lower left and a red and gold setting frames the scene. The gesture appears to be a blessing or initiation touch. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a red turban, long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala cues.2015-07-13A seated man in a red turban and red-and-saffron robe with a beaded rudraksha-style necklace places his right palm on the forehead of a bare-chested man in white dhoti and an orange patterned shawl, who kneels with hands folded. The seated figure sits on a brown leather throne-like chair, bare feet visible. Behind them, several seated devotees in white and red shawls watch, and a purple-patterned backdrop hangs on the stage. Blessing or initiation scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, rudraksha-style beads and red-saffron robes on a throne, so he is labelled as a probable candidate.2015-07-02Indoor satsang-style gathering in a carpeted hall with red and orange cushions. In the foreground a man in white clothes and an orange-red shawl with his palms pressed together receives a blessing as a seated figure in a large orange-red turban and orange-gold robe, with a beaded mala around the neck, touches his forehead with raised fingers. The seated figure sits in a brown leather armchair on the right. Behind them, many people in white clothes and orange-red shawls sit and stand, and a child in orange stands near the centre. A wall panel shows a purple patterned design. a person cues: orange-red turban, orange-gold robe, mala, and seated in a throne-like chair; the figure is not confidently identified from appearance.2015-10-21 +1 copiesA seated man in a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a bare upper body and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace smiles broadly while placing both hands on the face of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange shawl. The seated man is on a large brown leather throne-like chair in an indoor hall. Behind them, a woman in white with a red bindi and a beaded necklace and an orange shawl looks down, and another woman in a white sari watches. Display panels are visible on the left wall. Strong cues for the seated figure are the turban, bare chest, and beaded necklaces; he is a person candidate in an in_person scene. The people at left are devotees.2015-07-03