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A photograph of a padapuja-style blessing outdoors. A man in a bare-chested orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala draped over his shoulder sits on a golden ornate chair; his long dark hair is tied back. Another man in glasses, a striped grey-and-white polo shirt and a red thread on his wrist stands with palms pressed together, eyes closed, while the seated man's hand rests on his forehead. A brass tray with bananas and ritual items sits in front, with an orange curtain and a stone pillar behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair, shown as an in_person candidate receiving the devotee's reverence.

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A photograph of a darshan moment at an outdoor shrine setting. A seated man in an orange saffron shawl and long dark hair tied up at the back, with a rudraksha mala draped across his chest, bends his head while reading a small folded paper held in his hands. Behind him stands a dark stone carved pillar and a gilded ornate throne back in gold with red cushioning. A younger man in glasses and a striped polo shirt stands at left, palms pressed together in greeting, while the seated man's hand rests on his head in blessing. A brass plate of fruit and offerings sits on a wooden table nearby, and an orange curtain hangs in the background. Two people are present.2010-08-03A photograph of a temple blessing. A man in a light striped collared shirt stands with palms pressed together in namaste, head bowed, while a bare-shouldered priest in an orange saffron shawl with a dark rudraksha mala places his right hand on the devotee's head. The priest has swept-back hair and a red tilak on his forehead and is smiling. Behind them, golden ornate temple decor, red and yellow marigold garlands and red fabric are visible. Two people are visible.2011-12-06August 03 20102010-08-03September 10 20122012-09-10September 05 20122012-09-05December 01 20112011-12-01A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-trimmed shawl and a long rudraksha mala, with white and red forehead markings, reaching out to touch the forehead of a younger man in a striped short-sleeved shirt with a visitor badge. Behind them are gold ornaments, a garland of red flowers, and red and purple draped cloth, with a standing fan at right. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan. a person appears as the robed seated figure with distinctive saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and forehead markings, as the one giving the blessing.2013-09-28November 30 20112011-11-30A photograph of a man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala and a hair bun placing his right palm on the crown of another man's head. The recipient, wearing a pink collared shirt and a rudraksha mala, has both palms raised in front of him. Blurred golden deity murti and floral garlands fill the background. The orange-robed figure shows distinctive saffron clothing and rudraksha cues, so this is a person appearance, shown in person giving a blessing.2011-12-01May 09 20122012-05-09A photograph of a devotional darshan. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and bare shoulder sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold carved back, holding a small white packet and a tray of offerings. A bald older man in an orange kurta with white shawl stands with palms pressed together and bows his head while another person's hand rests on his forehead in blessing. A woman in a patterned sari with a name badge stands at left, and another figure in orange stands behind. A black board with white writing hangs on the wall behind them.2010-09-20A photograph of a devotional blessing in a temple hall. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and long rudraksha mala places one hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white kurta. The seated figure has long, swept-back dark hair and a crown-like orange cloth, consistent with the a person description, and sits on an orange cushioned throne-like seat. The kneeling devotee holds a small brass vessel. Behind them are gold-coloured altar ornaments, garlands of yellow and red flowers, a deity murti in white and gold, and a yellow silk cloth.2010-07-07