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A seated man in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala and gold lion-head armrests gestures toward a silver ceremonial staff. A woman in a white sari with rudraksha necklaces and a white vibhuti mark on her forehead holds a silver tray with an open book. Behind them, standing devotees in red-orange saris hold a silver staff and decorative garlands. Red floral garlands and a purple cloth are visible in the background.

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October 28 20142014-10-28A photograph of a temple-like room with red curtains. In the left foreground a woman with hair tied back, gold necklace and earrings, and a red garment smiles while reaching toward a large gilded ornamental object with a curled head, possibly a gold kalasha or ceremonial vessel. Behind her a woman in a white churidar-style outfit wears a long rudraksha-style bead mala and a brown shawl, while another woman in a white shawl with a maroon printed skirt stands watching. A man in glasses and a grey jacket sits at the lower right. A silver ceremonial staff stands in the background. No identifiable a person appearance is visible.2014-07-25August 27 20162016-08-27October 25 20152015-10-25A seated man with a pink floral garland, a rudraksha mala and orange-red clothing reaches forward to touch the forehead of a woman in a white blouse and red shawl with a red border. A silver trident-topped staff stands between them, and gold lion-head ornaments rest in the foreground on a blue-carpeted platform. Behind them are a framed colourful painting and a brown leather chair in an indoor hall. The woman's hand is raised toward her head as the blessing is given. The man's appearance (long swept-back hair, garland, rudraksha mala, orange clothing) matches the page's Swamiji reference, so this is probable Swamiji (probable) giving a forehead blessing to a devotee.2014-05-10A photograph from a person Spurana Convention hall in Houston. A long-haired person in a white sari with gold border and a red and white flower garland sits on a gold-upholstered armchair, holding up a thin wooden or cardboard strip while looking toward a seated woman. Beside the chair stands a woman in an orange shawl and white outfit with glasses and a bracelet, looking down. A seated woman in a white and gold-bordered sari wears a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, looking up with a pursed expression. Behind them are brown chairs, a brass lamp, potted palms and a wooden shrine-like structure. a person cues: long swept-back hair, flower garland, ornate gold-bordered attire, seated in a throne-like chair being attended by devotees.2006-03-26July 31 20152015-07-31A photo of a seated man with long dark hair in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha beads, smiling and reaching to a kneeling woman in a white and cream sari with gold border and red rudraksha mala. She smiles and holds a small object in her hands. Behind them a man in white kurta stands holding a tray, and a woman in white with red beads stands nearby. A brass oil lamp stands on the right beside a cushioned gold-trimmed sofa, with a plant and a white fan at the back.2006-03-27A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-orange turban with gold ornaments and a rust-orange cloth wrap over a leopard-print cushion, wearing long orange and yellow fruit-and-rudraksha garlands. The figure holds a silver trident-staff and smiles while a bald man in a beige shirt kneels with palms joined at the feet. Behind, a woman in white with a rust-orange shawl and beaded necklace stands near a woman in a pink-orange saree with palms pressed together, and a golden throne with carved panels stands at left. A seated woman in orange garments sits near a gold object at center. The figure's cues include rust-orange turban and garlands, which are compatible with a person identity, shown in a padapuja setting. The scene is a padapuja at a satsang with devotees.2014-04-20January 05 20192019-01-05A seated figure in a deep red-orange robe and matching turban, with long beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas, sits on a gold-and-yellow throne in an ornate temple-style hall. Behind him hangs a large garland of yellow, orange and green flowers, and a gilded lamp stand is visible at left. An elderly woman in a cream sari, wearing gold bangles and glasses, kneels and offers a white cloth to the seated figure's extended hand. Beside her, a bald man in white with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and a younger woman sits at the right near gold ritual vessels. A man in white stands at far left near an air conditioner, and a further person is partly visible behind the throne. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable), with the red turban, long beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas as cues, receiving a devotee in a blessing-type exchange.2015-07-31A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold ornate necklace and a white forehead mark sits on a golden throne before red drapes, with a peacock-feather fan and a carved wooden staff topped by a cobra-hood hanging nearby. He holds out a folded white paper to a smiling woman in a white top and orange shawl with a red thread around her neck, who stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and a gold necklace, consistent with the page's claim; he is the seated presenter in the scene.2014-07-25