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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-and-gold robes with a gold necklace and a white vibhuti line on his forehead, hugging a devotee who bows forward in white clothes with an orange shawl. The embraced devotee holds a folded paper. Gold-carved throne armrests and a red tiger-striped cushion frame the scene. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala and kumkum sits at right, and an air conditioner and microphone stand are behind.

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A photograph of a long-haired man with dreadlocks and a bare upper body, wearing a rust-orange cloth and a rudraksha mala with a brown shawl draped over his shoulders, standing beside a gold-carved red throne. A white-clad man bows forward and leans into an embrace with him. Behind them, women in cream and gold-bordered saris and gold necklaces stand among others in orange and red garments, with green foliage at left. The man with dreadlocks shows distinctive long hair, a rudraksha mala and a shawl, so he is a person candidate in a ceremonial darshan setting.2016-05-11A photograph of a seated man in saffron and red robes with a gold border and a red-and-gold tiger-striped cushion, wearing a long rudraksha-style beaded mala and a white forehead mark, placing his hand on the forehead of a kneeling, grey-haired man in a cream kurta with a wristwatch. A woman in a cream sari with a red blouse and a beaded necklace sits behind them. Behind them stand a gold-coloured deity murti, an air conditioner, a standing fan and a microphone stand in a bright hall. The robed figure's distinctive long swept-back hair, ceremonial beaded mala and saffron ornate clothing are consistent with a probable Swamiji, giving a blessing to a devotee in what appears to be a darshan or blessing moment.2015-08-30 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange-red saffron wrap with rudraksha beads and a bun of dark hair leans forward to embrace a smiling man in a white shirt and white trousers, who holds the seated figure's hands at a low seat. Behind them are a golden-yellow draped backdrop, a potted green plant, and standing devotees in white and cream clothes with hands folded, including a woman in a white sari. A red floor cloth covers the ground, and an orange cloth lies on a gold tray in the foreground.2015-02-15August 30 20152015-08-30 +1 copiesA seated man in a saffron-red robe with a white forehead mark and a white and orange flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms and red patterned upholstery. He rests one palm forward in blessing toward a man in white shirt and trousers who kneels with hands pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, two women in saffron-red sarees with gold borders and rudraksha malas stand on red carpet scattered with petals, and a white pillar and air conditioner are visible. The seated man matches the a person appearance cues of a saffron robe, flower garland and gold-and-rudraksha ornaments, and receiving honour from kneeling devotees on a throne fits his role, so the seated figure is a probable candidate.2014-09-21A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with gold borders, a gold-plated lion-shaped throne armrest beside them, and a tiger-striped cloth on the seat. The seated figure holds a folded white paper and rests a hand on the head of a man in a cream kurta prostrating at their feet. Behind them a standing man in orange robes wears a long rudraksha mala and a blue ribbon with a pendant. Fruit sits on a red tray in the foreground, and a red wall with gold carved panels frames the scene. The seated figure's identity is not established from appearance, so the role is described only as a seated teacher receiving obeisance.2014-01-21 +1 copiesAugust 31 20152015-08-31 +1 copiesApril 04 20162016-04-04August 30 20152015-08-30 +1 copiesA seated man in a deep red-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and a white forehead marking with a red bindi touches the head of a younger man in a white shirt with a red cloth draped over his shoulder. The seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with carved relief patterns, and the younger man leans in with his eyes lowered. The setting is a decorated hall with blue and cream panels behind them.2015-12-26A photograph of a long-haired man with dreadlocks, wearing a rust-orange unstitched cloth and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, seated on a red-cushioned gold throne. He leans toward a man in white who kneels and bows his head against his shoulder, his hands clasped at the chest. Behind them, several young women in cream and gold saris with gold necklaces stand, one holding a peacock-feather fan, with a red curtain and potted greenery in the background. Gold patterned throne detail fills the left edge. The seated figure has long dark swept hair and orange-red wrap, with the presentation cues of the page's subject, though his face is not clearly visible and the appearance is uncertain. Shows a devotee receiving blessing in a ceremonial setting.2016-05-11July 11 20142014-07-11