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Photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, bare-chested with a shawl draped over the shoulders and long dark hair, seated on a golden throne decorated with a leopard-print cushion. He holds a rudraksha-style mala and extends it toward a uniformed man in khaki shirt, dark cap and orange wristband, who bends forward with folded hands in respect. A golden lion-form figure and a tray of red apples sit before the throne. Behind them a young man in white dhoti and saffron-trimmed garments with a garland stands near a gilded wall panel with painted motifs. A man in a saffron-trimmed white shirt stands at the left edge. Visible cues: saffron robes, orange turban, long hair and a rudraksha mala. a person is the seated figure receiving the devotee; the uniformed man is a devotee, the standing men are attendants.

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April 30 20162016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban, with long dark hair and a brown rudraksha-style mala, placing a hand on the head of a man in khaki uniform who bows forward. The seated figure is on a leopard-print cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-like backdrop. Beside them a priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a gold necklace and rust-coloured wrist bands, stands near a painted temple panel. In the foreground, a brass tray holds a pile of red apples. Scene is an indoor ceremonial blessing with a visible gold throne.2016-04-30A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and gold lion-head armrests, smiling with palms pressed together in namaste. The seated person wears an orange turban, a red-orange tilak mark, orange robes and a brown rudraksha mala, and the cues are distinctive; this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in person. A uniformed man in a dark peaked cap and khaki shirt with a brown belt bows low and touches the throne area in respect. A standing attendant in orange robes and a gold chain stands at left before a painted panel of deities. Gold ritual objects and a brass item sit in the foreground.2016-04-30A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gilded throne with leopard-print cushions, smiling and extending a hand toward a visitor. A golden lion figure rests on the seat beside him, and a tray of red apples sits in front. A man in a dark shirt and khaki trousers, wearing an orange shawl, bows with hands folded near a white-clad priest wearing a garland and gold armlets, who holds a rudraksha mala and offers it. A framed gilded painting of deities hangs on the wall behind, with a silver trident at the upper left. Setting appears to be an ashram darshan room during a blessing.2016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30Photo of a darshan blessing inside a temple-style room. A man in an orange-saffron turban and orange-brown robes, seated on a leopard-print cushioned chair beside a golden lion sculpture, extends both hands and holds a rudraksha mala over the head of a kneeling devotee in a grey shirt, khaki trousers and orange shawl. A standing attendant in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace stands behind them. A tray of red apples sits on the floor in front, and a silver trident leans at left. Behind them, a framed gilt-and-colour painting shows deities. A gold-carved throne-back and a kalasha-style ornament appear at right.2016-04-30April 30 20162016-04-30