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A photo of a seated figure in a saffron-red wrap with a golden waist belt, long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha-style cords and a gold-toned earring, pressing one hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt who holds a folded paper or envelope. The seated figure holds a red-and-white cord or whisk in the other hand. Behind them are wooden pillars, hanging ropes, a trident and a brass or metal object in a temple-like setting. Shown is a blessing or initiation-type exchange.

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July 04 20162016-07-04A photograph of a seated bearded man in an orange-red robe with a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, sitting on a red and gold ornate throne before red drapes. A standing man in a white shirt and a red-orange shawl reaches up with raised hands toward the seated man's head, performing a blessing or anointing gesture. A small red mark is on the seated man's forehead. The seated man's eyes are closed in a serene expression. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, shown with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange-red robes, with the standing devotee performing a blessing.2016-09-09A seated bearded man with long dark hair, a small vertical tilak on his forehead, rudraksha-style brown beaded malas across his chest, and a rust-orange draped garment sits with eyes closed on a red-cushioned gold throne in front of a red curtain. He lifts his right hand toward the head of a kneeling young man in a white shirt and orange shawl, who bows with palms together near the throne. A gold ornamental finial is visible at upper left and a partial third person appears at the right edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, ceremonial beads and saffron-toned robes on a throne, which is a plausible match for a person as the seated figure receiving the kneeling devotee.2016-09-09July 04 20162016-07-04A photograph of a courtyard initiation. A bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair, a rust-orange cloth draped over his shoulder and a red tilak on his forehead, presses one hand to the head of a seated devotee. The devotee, bare-chested with a white sacred thread and rudraksha mala, has white ash marks on his forehead and face and sits with eyes lowered. Other hands holding a rudraksha mala and a small object are visible at the lower right. Behind them is a plastered wall and a carved wooden door with brass studs. The dreadlocked man has long matted hair, a beard and a red tilak, and his distinctive visible cues are a rust-orange shawl and dreadlocks; the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), shown performing the blessing as a priest.2018-05-29 +1 copiesOctober 05 20172017-10-05A photograph of a ritual blessing. A bare-chested man in a red-orange cloth wrap and a red headband with gold embroidery sits on a red cushion, with a rudraksha-style orange bead mala hanging on his chest. He extends his right hand to press onto the head of a young man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl, who has his eyes closed and hands folded. Behind them stand a silver staff and a tall dark plant. In the left foreground a gold deity murti sits partly out of frame, and a small bowl is visible near the young man. A dark-haired bystander is seen at the bottom edge. The scene suggests a satsang blessing; the seated man is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, shown by the bead mala, red-orange wrap and ornate headband.2014-05-05August 12 20172017-08-12July 04 20162016-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate silver throne with a red cushion, wearing a rust-red shawl over the body, a gold multi-strand necklace with a large gold pendant, a rudraksha bracelet and armband, and a vertical tilak on the forehead. He is touching the forehead of a standing devotee wearing a white dhoti with gold border and bare upper body, who is bending forward. Another person in white clothing is partly visible at left, and a silver lion-shaped armrest sits at lower left. Appearance-based probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and rudraksha adornments, seated on a throne with a ceremonial role. The setting is an outdoor ceremonial area with stone pillars and railings, consistent with a blessing or deeksha moment.2017-10-05July 17 20132013-07-17July 04 20162016-07-04