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A seated man in a rust-orange turban and a deep orange-red robe with a gold border, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, places his right hand on the forehead of a bearded man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl. The bearded man stands with palms pressed together in namaste, smiling with eyes lowered. The seated man sits before an ornate gold throne with carved floral patterns, against a red drape. A watch and bangles are visible on the bearded devotee's wrist.

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October 25 20152015-10-25A seated figure in a rust-orange turban, bare-shouldered in an orange-brown garment with a beaded necklace and gold bangles, places a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange ceremonial sash. Behind them stands a gold-draped deity murti adorned with gold jewellery, garlands and a green and purple cloth, with a red backdrop and a gold throne frame at left. A woman in an orange-brown sari with a bun stands at right. The cues suggest a blessing or anointing at a temple setting. a person: the seated figure wears a rust turban, gold necklaces and bangles, and receives the blessing position of the presiding guru.2015-10-24October 25 20152015-10-25A seated figure in a rust-orange turban and a saffron-and-gold wrap, with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace of gold and brown beads, places the palm of his right hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with a saffron scarf printed with script, whose hands are folded in namaskar and whose eyes are closed. A woman in a sari stands smiling at the right edge. Behind them is a deep red cloth backdrop and an ornate gold throne-like seat. Appearance cues include the turban, saffron clothing and beaded necklace, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) giving blessing to a devotee in a blessing or darshan moment.2015-10-25October 24 20152015-10-24October 25 20152015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A seated figure in an orange-red turban, bare-shouldered orange-red garment, multiple beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and a gold ornament, leans forward on a gold-carved throne with a red cushioned seat, extending an arm to offer something red to a kneeling man in white clothes with folded hands, wristwatch and glasses. Behind them, a woman in white with a long orange-brown beaded mala stands with arms outstretched. Gold oil lamps and a gold bird finial sit nearby, and a pedestal fan is in the background.2015-11-04A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne against a deep red drape. The seated person wears a rust-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a saffron-and-gold wrap, and a long beaded rudraksha-style mala with a gold necklace; this is an appearance-based candidate, Swamiji (probable), giving a blessing by placing a hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white kurta with an orange shawl and a beaded mala, whose hands are pressed together in respect. A woman in white with a beaded necklace is partly visible at the right edge.2015-10-25A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red turban and matching red-orange garment, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, seated on an ornate gold throne with plush red cushioning. He leans toward a young man in a white t-shirt with an orange shawl printed with script, who bows with palms pressed together while the seated man reaches out to touch his forehead, a blessing gesture. Behind them a cameraman in white clothing photographs the scene against red drapery, with other people in white and red attire partly visible at the right edge.2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25