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A photograph of two men in a bright indoor room with a golden ornate pillar and red-and-white floral garlands at left. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron wrap with a green sequined blouse and a rudraksha mala gives blessing, his right hand pressed to the forehead of a shorter man in a white kurta and orange shawl who stands with palms raised in reverence.

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April 23 20122012-04-23 +1 copiesApril 23 20122012-04-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, bare-chested apart from an orange and green saffron-style garment draped over his body, and a rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold ornament around his neck, placing his right hand on the head of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who holds his hands together in a gesture of reverence. The seated man's presentation and adornments are consistent with a person, giving blessing to a devotee. Behind them are garlands of red, green and white flowers and a golden decorative element. A bald man in orange, with white tilak on his forehead, sits at the right edge holding a phone to his ear.2012-04-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron garment with a green and gold border, long dark hair falling loose, and a rudraksha mala at the chest, reaching forward to place a hand on the forehead of a man in white ritual clothing with a purple lanyard. The seated figure has a distinctive long-haired, saffron-clad presentation consistent with the a person candidate, seated on a red and maroon cushioned seat with a zebra-striped cloth. Behind them stand golden decorative items, garlands of red, white and green flowers, and a white cooling unit. A second man in saffron and white stands in the background holding a mala, and another person in a light shirt is partly visible at the right edge.2012-04-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man in an orange and green saffron-toned robe with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace reaching to touch the forehead of a man in white kurta with an orange shawl, who holds his palm raised in a gesture of receiving blessing. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure wears saffron clothing, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, and sits in a blessing posture. Blurred gold drapery and a red cushion surround the scene, with a red patterned cloth at lower left.2012-04-23 +1 copiesApril 23 20122012-04-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial blessing in a temple-like hall. On the left, a long-haired man with bare chest and an orange-and-green silk garment, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, touches the forehead of a bearded man in a cream-white kurta and orange shawl. The blessed man stands with eyes closed and palms raised. Gold ornamented elements and flower garlands sit in the background, with a red-patterned cushion in the lower left. Probable Swamiji (probable): the long-haired man in orange-and-green silk with rudraksha mala and gold necklace performs the blessing, placing a hand on the devotee's head.2012-04-23 +1 copiesApril 23 20122012-04-23 +1 copiesApril 23 20122012-04-23 +1 copiesA photograph of two men in close indoor contact during a satsang-style setting. The figure on the left has long, loose dark hair streaked with grey and wears a flowing saffron-orange garment with a green-and-gold border, with a rudraksha mala hanging at the side; he extends his right arm and places his hand on the head of the man on the right. The man on the right is bald, wears a deep red top and an orange shawl, and holds his palm raised toward the other man's face in a gesture of blessing. Behind them are golden decorations, and a red and orange cushion sits in the foreground.2012-04-23 +1 copiesA long-haired man in an orange saffron shawl over green and gold trim sits on a red and pink cushioned seat, with one hand extended to touch the forehead of a younger man in a white shirt and orange scarf. A rudraksha mala hangs at the chest of the seated man, who has a crown-like ornament and a gold necklace visible. Behind them are garlands of green and white flowers, a white tower fan, and a silver-rimmed red and silver vessel on the floor. The seated man's distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads match the appearance-based Swamiji (probable) cues, shown in a blessing gesture to a devotee.2012-04-23 +1 copiesA seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange and green wrap over the shoulder and a rudraksha mala, and places a hand on the forehead of a older man in a red striped kurta with an orange shawl, who has his palm raised. A brass vessel and red cloth sit in the foreground beside a white cooling unit, with gold draped decor behind. Two people stand blurred on the right.2012-04-23 +1 copies