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A photograph of a blessing moment indoors against a plain peach wall. A man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bead necklace and a topknot, with white tilak marks on his forehead, rests his right hand on the head of a young boy in a red t-shirt and red-framed glasses who wears a rudraksha mala. The robed man holds a small white paper in his left hand. Beside them, a woman in a white top and dark blue shawl with white print looks down with a gentle smile. a person (saffron robes, gold-bead necklace, topknot and tilak cues) is shown in the role of giver of a blessing to a child, with the mother present.

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July 21 20122012-07-21September 10 20112011-09-10October 06 20152015-10-06May 28 20132013-05-28A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and a red and white flower garland touches a gold-and-pink bowl-shaped object to the head of a young boy in a cream kurta. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a bare shoulder, with distinctive adornments including a gold necklace and bangles, consistent with the probable presentation of Swamiji (probable) performing a blessing on a child. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha-style mala smiles while holding a small child in a purple dress. Several other people in white and orange clothing stand in a bright room with a window and air conditioner, with a red curtain on the right. A tray of small packets and an orange towel sit at the lower left.2013-05-28 +1 copiesA seated man in a maroon-red silk garment with gold border and a long brown rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder places his palm on the shaved head of a smiling young boy in an orange top with a beaded necklace. Behind them, seated girls in white and orange watch in a hall with gold-patterned carpet, black speakers and wood-panel walls. A cushion and small box sit in front of the seated man.2013-12-02A photograph of a padapuja-style blessing in an indoor hall with cream walls and a wooden door frame. A man in a deep red-orange robe with a gold-edged border and a rudraksha mala around his neck extends his right hand, palm open and marked with white ash, toward a young boy's forehead. The boy wears a bright orange short-sleeved shirt and bows his head. Blurred seated attendees in white and teal clothing sit behind them. The man has long hair tied back and white markings on his forehead and arm, consistent with vibhuti.2013-12-09A seated man in an orange-red robe with a white forehead mark, red bindi, gold necklace and long swept-back hair places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a light blue shirt who sits before him. A silver staff with a snake-shaped carved wooden element and a gilded ceremonial vessel stand nearby, with red drapes and gold panels behind. A woman in white appears at the right edge. The man smiles while blessing the boy.2014-07-20May 25 20142014-05-25March 03 20152015-03-03A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair wearing a rust-red shawl and a rudraksha mala, raising his right hand to touch the forehead of a young boy in an bright orange kurta with a dark rudraksha necklace. A smiling young woman in a white top and red shawl sits to the right. Behind them are gold-embroidered garlands and draped fabrics in purple and gold, and a golden ornate chair back is on the left. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable) based on his long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and rust-red robe, and the scene suggests a blessing (darshan) in a ceremonial setting.2014-12-28December 28 20142014-12-28