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A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban seated on a cushioned throne, smiling and placing a hand on the forehead of a seated man in a white checked short-sleeved shirt who holds his palm up toward the figure. The figure wears a red and yellow marigold garland with rudraksha beads and a gold-edged orange shawl. Behind them hangs a curtain of red and pink fairy lights and marigold strands, with a silver peacock figure and a tiger-striped cloth on the left. a person is seated on the throne, giving blessings through prathyaksha darshan at a Kalpataru meditation event.

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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and matching orange turban, with long dark hair swept back and a rudraksha-style mala with a red and yellow garland, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds a small white card. A silver figurine and fruit sit on a tray in the foreground, with pink fairy lights and orange marigold decor behind. A woman in orange stands blurred in the background. Two people are clearly visible in the scene, a blessing or darshan moment. The figure has distinctive saffron ceremonial clothing and long hair; this matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, shown in a blessing role.2012-03-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a red and yellow marigold garland and a rudraksha mala, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white kurta, who has his eyes closed and palms raised in devotion. A throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth sits behind the seated figure, and a silver ritual implement is visible at lower left. Strings of warm lights and orange drapery decorate the stage backdrop, with a red carpet below.2012-03-30A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a red and white flower garland and a gold-trimmed orange shawl, sits on a cream and gold throne with a leopard-print cushion and smiles while placing his raised palm on the forehead of a man in a brown button-up shirt who kneels before him with his hands raised. Behind them hang strings of red, yellow and orange lights against orange drapery, and a woman in a yellow sari with a beaded necklace is partly visible at the right edge. A silver ritual object sits on the left. The seated figure matches an appearance-based Swamiji (probable) candidate given long swept-back hair, orange turban, orange robes and a flower garland, and he is performing a blessing on a devotee during a pratyaksha padapuja style darshan.2012-03-30A man in an orange saffron shawl with a rudraksha mala, white horizontal tilak and red bindi places his right hand on the forehead of a seated devotee in a white shirt during a blessing. The devotee bends forward with hands raised. Behind them hangs a deep maroon curtain and a red cushioned seat. Two people visible.2011-12-25A photograph of a seated man in an orange turban and orange robe, with a long swept-back hair and a multi-coloured garland of red, yellow and white flowers with rudraksha beads, placing both palms against the forehead of a young man in a green and white striped polo shirt who kneels before him. A woman with glasses and a red top sits at the right edge. Behind them hangs a backdrop of orange curtains with warm bokeh lights, and a striped tiger-print cloth and a silver figurine appear at the left.2012-03-30Photograph of a seated figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron draped garment, a rudraksha-style bead mala and gold armlets, arms extended forward with a smile. Opposite, a kneeling man in a white kurta with an orange shawl over his shoulder raises his right hand in a gesture of reverence toward him. A red-and-black striped cushion and an orange cloth lie in the foreground, with a pale wall behind. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure based on long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala; the kneeling devotee is shown in white with an orange shawl.2012-04-19April 19 20122012-04-19A seated figure in an orange turban, orange drape and a red and yellow flower garland with dark rudraksha beads is placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt, who holds a folded white paper in his other hand. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a distinctive orange-wrapped upper body, consistent with a person giving blessing to a devotee at a ceremony. Behind them hang orange curtains with string lights and yellow garlands. The scene appears to be a blessing or prathyaksha pada puja moment.2012-03-30A photograph of a smiling man in an orange turban with a gold brooch and red bindi, wearing an orange saffron garment with gold borders and a red-and-white flower garland with rudraksha beads. He rests his hand on the head of a balding man seen from behind in a white shirt, in a ceremonial setting with a floral backdrop of pink and white blossoms and a garlanded golden seat. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: orange turban and saffron clothing with rudraksha malas, seated in a ceremonial blessing role. Two people visible.2012-03-30A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala draped over his chest and a red tilak on his forehead places both hands on the head of a devotee bowing before him. The seated man has long hair tied back in a bun, and sits on a red cushioned seat beside a golden ornate chair. The devotee wears a white shirt, a rudraksha bead around the neck, and a gold bracelet, and extends his arms outward. The setting is an indoor room with pink walls and a red box and orange cloth nearby.2011-11-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a long red and yellow flower garland and a rudraksha mala, raises both hands with palms toward a devotee kneeling before him. The devotee wears a white shirt and has short dark hair. The seat is a leopard-print throne cushion with a flower-garlanded backrest, and behind them hangs an orange curtain strung with warm lights and yellow marigold garlands. A woman in a red-bordered sari and glasses sits at the right edge, and a silver-capped staff rests at the left. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure wears a turban, long hair, orange robes and a rudraksha mala, as a ceremonial blessing is given.2012-03-30November 17 20112011-11-17 +1 copies