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Photograph of a seated man in a saffron-red robe with a long orange-beaded rudraksha mala and gold beads, holding a white paper and placing his other hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and red shawl, whose hands are folded in anjali. Two white cooling units stand behind them, with other men in white and red attire partially visible in the background. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha and gold mala) performs a blessing on a devotee.

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April 01 20132013-04-01A seated man in an orange-red robe with long orange-beaded malas and a heavy gold necklace places his right palm on the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl and a wristwatch, who has his palms pressed together in greeting. The seated man holds a small white paper in his left hand. Behind them is a white wall, a white air cooler, and a red curtain. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated, wearing orange-red robe, orange rudraksha malas and gold necklace, performing a forehead blessing on a devotee.2013-04-01April 01 20132013-04-01A seated man with long black hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment, an orange rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, places one hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and orange shawl, while holding a folded white paper in his other hand. The kneeling man has his palms pressed together in a gesture of reverence. Behind them, two white cooler units stand against a pale wall, and a few people in white and red-orange attire stand in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor ashram-style hall with a red cushioned seat and an orange cloth nearby.2013-04-01A seated figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a multi-strand orange rudraksha mala with gold bead ornaments and long swept-back dark hair, places his right palm on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl draped over his shoulders. The man holds his hands to his temples with a wristwatch visible. The seated figure holds a small white card in his left hand. Behind them are two white air coolers, a window and a standing man in a blue t-shirt with a lanyard. The gesture appears to be a blessing, consistent with a person depiction of an in-person blessing, with the blessed man a devotee.2013-04-01April 01 20132013-04-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long orange-beaded necklace with gold ornaments, with long swept-back hair, places his right hand on the forehead of a standing devotee in a white shirt with a red-orange shawl. The devotee has his palms pressed together in front of his face. The seated man holds a folded white paper in his left hand. Behind them is a red cushioned seat, a white wall, and a white cooler. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, given the saffron clothing, orange bead necklace, gold ornaments and long hair.2013-04-01April 01 20132013-04-01April 01 20132013-04-01April 01 20132013-04-01A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and a long orange rudraksha mala with gold bead necklaces places both palms on the head of a bald man in a white kurta with an orange shawl, who bows with hands pressed to his forehead. The seated figure holds a folded paper in one hand. Behind them, a white room has a wall fan and a window; several people in white clothes stand watching, one holding a blue book. The scene looks like a blessing or ritual touching of the head.2013-04-01A photograph of a seated figure in long dark hair and an orange-red robe with an orange beaded necklace, reaching out to press a hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt and red-orange shawl. The figure holds a folded sheet of paper in the other hand, with a gold-coloured ornament visible near the lap. Behind them are two white cooling fans and a wall-mounted mirror in a bright room with a tiled floor. The scene suggests a blessing or ritual touch. The figure's appearance is consistent with a robed ceremonial presentation, but the identity remains uncertain from appearance alone.2013-04-01