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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red silk garment with gold border, and layered gold and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling woman in a white and black floral top with a black shawl. Behind them a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a yellow forehead mark and glasses sits beside a red backdrop, brass oil lamps and a gilded throne. A standing person in white sari with rudraksha mala is at the right edge. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated centrally with turban, gold and rudraksha adornments; the act resembles blessing a devotee, darshan-style. Four people are visible.

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August 22 20152015-08-22May 10 20152015-05-10A seated figure in a rust-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on a red cushioned seat beside ornate gold lamps, extending a hand to rest on the head of a kneeling older man in an orange robe and orange turban with a rudraksha mala. The seated figure wears gold bangles and a beaded necklace, and holds a red fruit. A woman in a cream sari with a red border and a long rudraksha mala stands behind them, hands together. Another person's hand holding a red fruit is visible at the bottom edge. The scene suggests a blessing or padapuja-style honouring. a person candidate cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so the seated figure is described by role only.2015-11-04October 11 20152015-10-11Photograph of a ritual exchange in a red-draped room with brass oil lamps and a gold-carved throne. A figure in a saffron-orange turban, rudraksha mala and gold beaded necklace sits on the left, smiling, with hands extended toward a woman kneeling at lower right in a white sari with red border and red blouse. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in glasses wears an orange-brown garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, seated on a red-patterned rug. A standing woman at upper right wears a white sari, a long rudraksha mala and bangles. Probable Swamiji depicted as the turbaned figure on the left, seated on the throne side with orange turban, ornate beaded necklaces and orange-gold garments.2015-10-11A 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 seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a red-curtained hall, wearing a rust-orange turban, long rudraksha and gold bead malas, bangles and an orange-and-gold dress, smiling and resting a hand on a cushion. Seated beside him is a bald man with a yellow tilak, glasses and a rudraksha mala over orange-red robes, hands folded. A kneeling man with long hair in a bun and an orange shawl presses his palms together before the throne. Standing behind are people in white and cream dhotis with rudraksha malas and a woman in a blue kurta and red leggings. Behind the throne stands a brass oil lamp and a gilded deity murti. Appearance-based candidate, probable Swamiji (probable), is the figure on the throne, identified by the turban, rudraksha and gold malas and ceremonial dress; the cues are compatible but not fully distinctive.2015-10-12A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved floral backrest, wearing a red-orange turban with gold trim, a red-orange robe with gold edging, layered beaded necklaces, a large gold pendant and rudraksha beads, and a bangle on the upper arm. A small red tilak marks the forehead and the eyes are lowered as he smiles. Beside him a second seated figure in red-orange robes and gold necklace sits near a gold pillar and tall gold oil lamp. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti and white head cloth leans forward toward the throne. A woman in white with a brown beaded garland stands at the upper right, and a tall gold staff rises in the centre. Dark red drapery forms the background. The figure on the throne has distinctive long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold and rudraksha adornment, consistent with the page's a person reference, but this is an appearance-based judgement only.2015-08-07A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red draped garment, wearing multiple strands of wooden beads and gold ornaments, extending his hand to a woman in a light blue patterned kurta and red shawl who is leaning forward and receiving or offering something in her cupped hands. Behind them a bald man with a yellow-orange tilak on his forehead, wearing orange-red robes, glasses and a beaded mala, sits with hands folded. Two standing attendants in white saris with orange-red sashes and beaded necklaces, one clapping, stand at the right. A golden throne and brass oil lamps stand in a red-draped room.2015-10-12A seated man in an orange-red turban and saffron-orange robes with a striped border sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-head armrest and red tiger-striped cushion. He wears multiple strands of gold beads and a gold pendant, and rests his right hand on the head of a young child with dark hair, who wears a white garment. Two women in orange saris stand beside him, one leaning in to assist. A gold oil lamp stands at left and a gold-carved backrest behind the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man, distinguished by the turban, saffron robes, and ornate gold garlands on a throne, is giving blessing to the child.2015-11-11February 14 20142014-02-14October 15 20152015-10-15