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A photograph of a saffron-robed figure in an orange turban with a gold ornament placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt, with hands pressed together. The robed figure wears an orange shawl, layered ceremonial gold necklaces, gold bangles and a gold armband. Behind them a bald man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala stands, an older man in a striped shirt and a white-haired man are visible, and other people stand in the background of a warmly lit hall. a person: the robed figure in the orange turban, orange shawl and layered gold necklaces, blessing the kneeling devotee with a touch to the head, which reads as a darshan blessing. Several devotees, including the white-clad man, are visible.

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A photograph of a devotional greeting at an indoor event. A man in a saffron-orange turban and orange-gold draped robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces stands on the right, smiling, with his right hand raised to touch the forehead of a bowed man in a white shirt and rudraksha mala who has his palms pressed together in namaskar. Another man in an orange shawl stands beside them, and several people in white and orange clothing stand behind a railing. The saffron-orange figure appears to be a person, identifiable by the orange turban, orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, but his identity remains uncertain. A colourful backdrop with a warm yellow and orange design fills the background.2011-09-17A man in an orange turban, orange shawl and orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands bare-chested at right, placing both hands on the head of a seated man in a blue-and-white striped shirt who bows with hands folded. Around them, devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together, and a man at left wears a white shirt and lanyard. A projection screen and a hall with yellow decorations are in the background. The orange-clad figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), shown by his orange turban and shawl, long swept-back hair in a bun, and ornate gold necklace while giving a blessing.2011-09-17September 23 20112011-09-23September 17 20112011-09-17December 18 20112011-12-18 +1 copiesDecember 24 20112011-12-24A man in an orange turban and orange-and-maroon garments with a gold-trimmed shawl and a long beaded necklace stands at right, one hand raised and placed on the forehead of a seated devotee in a white shirt. Around them, several men in white shirts and light clothing gather closely in an indoor hall; a projection screen and a large colourful banner showing clouds and a figure appear in the background. The appearance of the turbaned man, with saffron turban, ornate gold necklaces and orange shawl, is consistent with Swamiji (probable), who is giving a blessing during a satsang-style gathering.2011-09-23December 10 20112011-12-10Photo of a blessing moment indoors. A figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, long swept-back dark hair, multiple gold ornamental necklaces and rudraksha beads, and gold bangles raises a hand to bless the forehead of a young man in white clothes with a mala, whose hands are pressed together in namaste. Another man in white with hands folded bows nearby, and a man in an orange robe with a sacred thread stands at right. Several devotees stand in the background in white and red garments. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the orange-clad blessing figure, given the saffron robes, orange turban, long hair and ornate gold necklaces. Setting appears to be a hotel hall with soft lighting.2011-11-26A photograph of a figure in a bright saffron-orange turban and sleeveless saffron top raises a hand to bless the head of a man in a cream shirt, who bows his head. Around them, several men in white and cream shirts stand or bend in a crowd, some wearing glasses, in a dimly lit hall. The orange-clad figure has long dark hair and a small tattoo on the upper arm, and appears to be giving a blessing, a darshan-style gesture. The figure's identity is not established from appearance.2010-01-22A photograph of an indoor ritual setting where a man in an orange turban, orange-and-blue garments, layered silver necklaces and silver armlets stands at right, placing his hand on the forehead of a young man in a white striped shirt who stands with his head bowed. Beside him, a bare-chested man with orange cloth and a rudraksha mala watches. At left, an older white-haired man in a white shirt and other onlookers stand close together. A tray with silver items and offerings sits at lower right, and a screen and gold decorations appear in the background.2011-12-02February 09 20122012-02-09