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A photograph of a young boy in an orange turban and orange shawl, wearing a long gold-beaded rudraksha-style necklace and small earrings, applying yellow turmeric paste to the forehead of a smiling man in a white shirt with a dark backpack. The boy holds a brass bowl of yellow powder in his other hand. Behind them stands a gold-toned ornate shrine with carved panels and mirror work, a red cloth on the floor, and brass lamp stands. The man already has yellow paste on his cheek. The setting suggests a blessing or ritual application of turmeric in a temple space. Two people are visible.

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A man in a white shirt stands with palms pressed together in namaste, head bowed, as a young priest in orange saffron cloth and rudraksha malas places a gold crown-shaped headpiece on his head. The priest has his bare chest exposed and holds a ladle over a small bowl. A second orange-robed priest stands beside them holding a cup. The background shows golden temple pillars, colourful draped fabrics and a deity idol. The setting appears to be a temple blessing ritual.2018-12-20 +1 copiesOctober 25 20152015-10-25A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe with yellow edging, and a heavy beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace places one hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt and orange-patterned shawl. The man stands with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, receiving blessing. Red drapes and a gold carved throne-like chair form the backdrop, with fruit visible on a gold tray at lower left. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based label): the seated figure shows a turban, saffron robe and ornate beaded mala, and is shown giving blessing (a sign of darshan) to a devotee.2015-10-25December 20 20182018-12-20October 25 20152015-10-25Inside a temple shrine with gilded carved walls, a man in a white shirt and tan shoulder bag receives a sip or offering from a golden vessel. A young boy with long dreadlocks and an orange wrap holds the golden pot and a small spoon, while an older youth with a topknot, orange cloth and beaded necklaces assists beside him. Behind them stand orange-clad figures and a decorated deity murti with pink and multicoloured tassels. Holy ash marks are visible on foreheads and bodies.2018-12-20 +1 copiesA seated guru in an orange-red turban and red-and-gold shawl, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style malas, places his right hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white t-shirt with his palms pressed together in namaste. The guru sits on a gilded throne-like seat with ornate gold carving, beside a red curtain and a small tray holding apples. A man in white ritual clothing with a red sash walks in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated guru wears an orange-red turban, layered malas and a red-and-gold shawl while receiving a devotee's respect from a throne, which is consistent with the page's reference to a darshan event. Photo caption2015-10-25October 25 20152015-10-25A seated man with long dark hair in a bun, wearing a yellow and orange flower garland, a red-orange cloth and a bare upper body, places his right hand on the forehead of a shaved-headed young boy in an orange robe who sits with palms raised. A tall silver staff stands between them, and a golden cobra-hooded object lies at the lower left. A peacock-feather fan and a red cushion appear nearby. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands in a wood-panelled hall. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a garland, and bare-chested ceremonial dress with saffron cloth, consistent with the page caption, so this is an in-person blessing ritual.2014-05-14A young man in a white shirt with a black and red backpack stands with palms pressed together in namaste while receiving a blessing from a young priest in orange robes and rudraksha malas. The priest, bare-chested with a white tilak on his forehead, holds a golden plate raised over the man's head. A second orange-robed attendant stands behind holding a small vessel. Behind them is an ornate gold-toned shrine with carved pillars and deity figures, and a saffron cloth hangs nearby.2018-12-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a shaved-headed?-no: a man in a saffron-orange and gold-edged dhoti-shawl wrap, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha mala, extends his right arm to place his palm on the forehead of a young curly-haired boy in a white t-shirt with an orange-red shawl and orange lanyard. The boy's hands are raised at his head in receptive posture. Behind them, a woman with a vermilion bindi and beaded mala sits, and several people in white and orange-red robes stand at a red-carpeted ceremonial area with a gold-carved throne-like chair and green plants.2015-07-19December 24 20142014-12-24