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Close photograph of a smiling man in a pale cream silk turban and white kurta, a white flower garland with red roses and green leaves draped over his shoulders, a gold ornamental necklace at his chest, and a red tilak on his forehead. He looks down at a folded paper held in his hands. Beside him, a younger man in a blue shirt with a rudraksha mala has his hand raised toward the first man's head, appearing to bless or touch him. Golden decorations and flowers fill the background. The page does not indicate a person is present, so no candidate is identified.

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A smiling man in a cream-colored turban and white kurta sits on a red-and-gold throne, wearing a long white flower garland with red-and-green floral accents and a gold pendant chain. He leans forward to hold the hands of a younger person in white at the left edge, who is bowing or receiving blessing. Behind him stands a gold-embossed throne backrest and a floral arch of deep red blossoms.2009-06-22A photograph of a seated man in a cream-coloured turban and cream kurta, wearing a white garland of jasmine with red and orange flower clusters and a gold pendant necklace. He smiles warmly while leaning toward a young man in a patterned shirt who reaches out to touch his shoulder. Behind them is a golden ornate throne or deity frame with red floral decoration.2009-06-22June 22 20092009-06-22A photograph at an indoor gathering where a man in a white turban and white garment with a floral garland of pink, purple and white flowers sits in the foreground, his face turned left. Behind him, a younger man in a white shirt with rudraksha beads and a pendant stands with eyes closed while the turbaned man's hand touches his forehead. Several men in white and one in orange clothing stand in the background, and a fan and a camera operator are visible.2006-07-30June 22 20092009-06-22December 17 20062006-12-17October 23 20112011-10-23July 30 20062006-07-30A seated man in a cream turban, white kurta and a white flower garland with a red bead necklace smiles broadly while placing his hand on the shoulder of a younger man in a white shirt who leans toward him with his hands clasped. A red bindi sits on the seated man's forehead. Behind them are a gold-carved throne back and a backdrop of red and maroon floral decoration.2009-06-22A smiling man in a cream-coloured turban with a gold ornament and a red bindi, wearing rudraksha malas, a gold chain pendant and a white dhoti-style garment with an orange border, places his hand on the head of a younger man in a light blue collared shirt with a mala around his neck. The younger man bows forward with palms pressed together in namaste. Other people in white and light clothing stand blurred in the background against a pale pink wall with hanging decorative streamers. The turbaned man appears to be giving a blessing, a head-touching gesture of blessing shown in a temple-style setting.2012-04-15Close photo at an indoor event with a crowd of men in white shirts. In the centre, a smiling man with long dark swept-back hair wears a white and red-gold embroidered turban with beaded trim and a floral garland of white and pink flowers. Beside him, a man with a moustache wears a white shirt and a lanyard and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. Other men in white shirts stand behind, and a white ceiling with a light fixture is visible.2009-11-29A photo of a ceremonial blessing. A man in an orange turban, white flower garland with a yellow marigold garland, and a dark blue wrap smiles as he places his right palm on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white kurta with a red cord, whose hands are folded in namaste. Behind them stand a tall white flower garland pillar and a blue backdrop. Red cushioned seating is at the left edge. The turbaned man is an appearance-based a person, giving a blessing. Two people are visible.2011-07-23