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A photograph of an ashram courtyard during a blessing. A seated figure in orange robes with hair tied back touches the forehead of a young man in a white "FLYING HIGH" t-shirt with a rudraksha mala, who kneels before them. Beside them a bald man in a white shirt with an orange shawl places his hand on the kneeling man's head. A woman in a pink sari with a long braid stands at left, and an orange-robed attendant sits near a wooden box and brass dishes of fruit and flowers. Other people in white and yellow stoles stand in the background beside a stone pillar and a wall plaque listing names.

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July 07 20102010-07-07A photograph inside a covered temple courtyard with white walls, red and blue painted borders, and an ornately carved grey stone pillar at right. A figure in orange robes sits on an orange-upholstered armchair and places both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti with an orange-yellow shawl. A woman in a white-and-grey patterned sari kneels in front with her head bowed, and another woman in a white sari stands at left. Around them, men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and a man in a white kurta with orange shawl stand in attendance. On the right, a stone ledge holds brass and copper kalasha vessels, a brass lamp, a tray of pink flowers and red fruit, and a wooden box with offerings. A carved stone plaque hangs on the wall behind.2010-07-07A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and orange shawl sits on an orange upholstered armchair with a red cushion, with his hand resting on the bowed head of a younger man in a white t-shirt with bird graphics and the words "Flying High", who kneels on an orange mat with a blue-and-purple patterned runner beside him. Behind them a man in orange robes leans over a wooden table holding a tray of small items. A woman in a white sari with red border and a rudraksha mala stands at left, and other people in white clothes stand behind. The setting is an outdoor courtyard with red-and-white painted walls. The seated man appears to be a candidate for a person by appearance, with long swept-back hair, an orange shawl and orange robe, which is a probable match.2010-07-07July 07 20102010-07-07July 07 20102010-07-07A photograph of a devotee kneeling on an orange mat in front of an orange-draped chair, while a woman in an orange sleeveless garment seated on the chair places her hand on his forehead in a blessing. A bald man in white dhoti and an orange shawl stands behind them, and two men in white with yellow shawls stand in the background. To the right is a carved stone structure holding brass kalasha pots, a brass lamp, bowls of red fruit and flowers. A board on the wall lists names in Kannada and English, and a white plate with red and blue markings stands at the top left.2010-07-07July 11 20102010-07-11A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back dark hair, bare-shouldered, placing a hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt who has his eyes closed. A younger attendant in orange robes stands behind, and two men in white and yellow dhoti-style clothing stand to the left near a white wall with red and white decorative border. A low brass pot and an orange-cushioned chair sit in the foreground, with a wooden tray of beads and ornaments beside the chair and a blue-and-maroon mat with printed letters on the floor. The saffron figure with long hair and orange clothing is an appearance-based a person candidate, seated and blessing the devotee.2010-07-17A photograph of a pada puja in an ashram courtyard with an orange-draped floor mat. A seated figure in long dark hair and an orange robe sits in a cushioned chair, bending forward to touch the forehead of a bald man in an orange robe who kneels before him and holds his feet. Standing behind them is a bald man in white dhoti and orange shawl with a tilak. Further back, standing men wear white dhotis with yellow shawls, and one older man wears a white shirt and rudraksha mala. A pink and purple flower arrangement sits beside the chair, a carved stone pillar and a deity murti are visible at right, and a tray of offerings rests on a side table.2010-07-27A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with long hair tied back, resting one hand on the shoulder of a young man in a pale pink collared shirt who stands before the seat. Beside the seat, a second saffron-robed attendant stands at an open wooden box with a red cushion nearby. Around them, men in white kurtas and orange or yellow shawls and a woman in a white sari with a dark plain blouse look on, one man with a red tilak mark on his forehead. The setting is a temple-like courtyard with a dark wall panel of names and a carved stone pillar at right. The seated figure's identity cannot be determined from appearance, so the role is described as a seated saffron-robed person.2010-07-07A photograph of a devotee in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala bowing with folded hands while a seated person in orange robes places a palm on his head. Standing behind them are several men in white with yellow shawls, one bald man in white with an orange shawl, and a woman in the background doorway. The walls are orange-red and a blue and yellow mat with printed script lies on the floor. The seated figure has short dark hair and an orange shawl draped over the shoulders; a bare-chested figure is not visible.2010-07-29A photograph of a seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, placing his hand on the head of a young man in white shirt and trousers who sits with eyes closed on the ground. The seated figure sits on an orange cushion beside a wooden tray holding small items. Behind them a standing man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands alongside other people in white clothing; a microphone is held by a woman in white at left background. The orange and blue patterned mat lies in the foreground, and a red and white painted wall with a deity figure is in the background. The orange-robed figure has long swept-back hair and rudraksha beads, consistent with a probable Swamiji depiction in an in-person blessing; the identification remains uncertain.2010-07-10