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A seated figure in an ornate gold-and-red setting receives a visitor. The seated figure wears a red turban, orange and saffron robes, a pink and red flower garland, rudraksha beads and gold bangles, and is placing a hand on the bowed head of a man in a white shirt and glasses who holds a small offering of fruit and a packet. Behind the throne is a large gold repoussé backdrop. Two shaven-headed priests in orange-red robes with white forehead markings stand to the left, and a bald man in orange sits in the lower right. Green foliage and a brass lamp are nearby. a person: the seated figure in the red turban, saffron robes, flower garland and rudraksha beads is the presiding presence. The giver is a devotee receiving blessing.

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A seated figure in a red turban and red-and-gold saffron robes, with a long rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, smiles while placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt and glasses who is bowing forward. The throne behind is ornate gold with red velvet cushioning. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass lamp stand nearby, and a red curtain backdrop is visible. Several other figures in red and white attire are partly visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces on a golden throne, while the man bowing is a devotee receiving blessing.2015-10-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual scene indoors in front of a golden throne. A seated figure in a rust-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, rust-orange and gold clothing, a heavy gold garland and gold bangles extends a hand to bless the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt, glasses and a wristband, whose hands are pressed together over a tray of oranges. Behind them, two shaven-headed priests with yellow and white tilak marks wear rust and gold dhotis, one holding a rudraksha mala, and a third man in white stands in the background. A tray of oranges and fruit sits on a dark wooden table. The seated figure is. The scene looks like a blessing or darshan.2015-05-13A seated figure in a red-orange turban with gold ornaments on the headdress and a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulders, raises a hand in blessing over the head of a young boy in a white shirt who bows forward. A man in orange-saffron robes with a dark rudraksha mala and a golden garland stands at left, while a man in white stands behind the boy. A golden kalasha-like vessel and a large gold-framed throne back appear beside them, with a painted backdrop of figures behind. This appears to be a blessing or darshan moment in a ceremonial setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red-orange turban with gold headpiece, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2014-05-11A photograph of a satsang setting with a gold-carved throne at left. A seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red and gold robe, with multiple beaded necklaces and gold bangles, smiles and reaches to touch the face of a kneeling man in a white shirt at lower right. Behind them, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a bald man in glasses and a saffron shawl sit or stand near a potted green plant, and a standing figure in dark trousers and white shirt is at right edge. A tray of mangoes sits in the lower left foreground on a red cushion. Swamiji (probable): the turbaned seated figure wears a red turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and ornate gold-trimmed saffron clothing, consistent with the page's claim of Swamiji's presence; the identification is appearance-based only.2015-07-01A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-red robes with gold borders, and layered gold and beaded necklaces extends his right hand to bless a kneeling elderly man in a white shirt who bows his head and holds a fruit. Behind them, a standing attendant in a red-gold dhoti and a seated monk with a shaved head, orange forehead markings, glasses and rudraksha mala watch. Attendants in white and gold stand at the right, and a gold throne-like seat is at left.2015-10-13A seated man in an orange-red turban, bare-chested with a saffron shawl and white flower garland, smiles while placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in a light blue shirt. In his left hand he holds a small reddish fruit. Behind him are golden ornaments, a golden lion-form figure, and marigold garlands. A second man in orange robes with a red tilak and white forehead marks sits at left, watching.2014-03-06A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved details, wearing an orange-saffron turban, saffron robe with gold border, and a thick pink flower garland over gold beaded necklaces, with bangles on the arms. The figure smiles and extends a hand toward a kneeling devotee in a white shirt who bends forward with a yellow item in hand. A man in white dhoti with gold border stands at left beside a wooden tray of sweets, and a cameraman with a tripod-mounted video camera is visible behind. A tray of yellow fruit is held in the background.2015-07-21Photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne wearing a rust-orange turban, layered orange-red robes with gold trim, a multi-strand beaded necklace and gold bangles, smiling as he extends his hands toward a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds his palms together. Beside him, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a brown-yellow tilak on his forehead, glasses and a brown-beaded rudraksha mala sits watching, and a standing attendant in orange garments with a rudraksha mala stands behind. A brass lamp stand and a ceremonial staff appear in the background. a person: the seated figure in the orange turban, ornate beaded necklace and gilded throne is the candidate for a person, shown in a blessing exchange with a devotee.2015-10-13October 11 20152015-10-11 +1 copiesJuly 09 20162016-07-09October 11 20152015-10-11May 14 20152015-05-14