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A seated figure in an orange-brown robe with a long rudraksha-style orange beaded mala and long dark hair places a hand on the head of a kneeling older man in a white shirt, who holds his palms together in reverent receipt. Behind them a man in white with a red-and-yellow tilak and bare upper body sits watching, and a man in a teal kurta holds papers standing at the back. Ritual offerings sit in a tray at lower left with fruit, a towel on the cushioned throne-like seat, and air-conditioning units on the wall.

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May 13 20132013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13A photo of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder, placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard. The man stands with hands pressed to his chest. Behind them sits a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a sacred thread, a man in a white shirt watches, and other people in white and orange lanyards stand in the background. A red velvet seat, a tray of sweets and fruit with pomegranates, and white air-conditioning units fill the room. The seated figure's appearance and mala cues match the a person candidate, but the identity is uncertain.2013-05-13A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-brown robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala draped over one shoulder, placing a hand on the forehead of a standing man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard. The seated figure rests on a deep red velvet seat with fruit and offerings in trays before them. In the background a second man in white dhoti sits with bare upper body, and two men in white shirts stand near an air conditioner. a person (long swept-back hair, orange-brown robe, rudraksha mala) giving a blessing touch to a devotee at a satsang setting; the person giving the blessing is the appearance-based candidate.2013-05-13A seated figure in a rust-orange wrap and orange shawl with long dark hair sits on a maroon velvet seat, extending a hand to press the forehead of a man in a white shirt with a thin red cord, who stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, men in white dhotis and white shirts stand or sit, some wearing orange lanyards. A tan towel rests on the seat, and a tray with fruit and sweets sits at the lower left. A cooling unit and beige wall fill the background. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and orange robes, so this is a person blessing a devotee in a satsang setting.2013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13April 02 20132013-04-02A seated figure in a rust-orange robe with a long dark braid and a rudraksha mala around the neck extends a hand to touch the forehead of a man in white clothes with an orange-and-white lanyard and a rudraksha mala. The man holds his palms open in front of him while the robed figure holds a folded paper. Behind them a seated man in white with a red tilak and a rudraksha mala watches, and a man in white stands at the right beside a white air-conditioning unit. A red velvet chair and a cloth sit at the lower left, with fruit and flowers visible at the bottom. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), the robed figure on the red throne, with long hair, a rudraksha mala and orange robe as cues.2013-05-13A seated figure with long dark hair wearing a rust-orange draped garment and a long rudraksha-style bead mala places one hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta, while his other hand is raised in front of him. A red velvet seat and a golden item with offerings sit in the lower left. Several people are seated or standing in the background, including a man with a vibhuti or tilak mark. The setting is a satsang hall with cream walls and a dark red curtain.2013-05-13May 13 20132013-05-13May 15 20132013-05-15