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A photograph of a ceremonial blessing on a stage with silver ornamental decor behind. A bare-backed man in a white dhoti with a white sacred thread bends forward while a robed figure in red-orange ochre clothing and a gold chain presses his palm to the devotee's forehead. The robed figure has a white-and-red tilak on the forehead and long swept-back hair, and is smiling. A gold-trimmed white cloth and a silver ceremonial stand appear in the background. The devotee's hand rests on his shoulder, and a rudraksha bracelet is visible on his wrist. Two people are visible.

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April 08 20182018-04-08October 15 20172017-10-15December 03 20132013-12-03July 07 20162016-07-07A photograph of a stage event. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, a white tripundra with a red mark on his forehead, a dark beard and a gold chain, wearing an orange-red shawl, places his right hand on the bald head of a shaved-headed man in front, who wears rudraksha beads around his neck. Behind them an ornate silver carved backdrop and blue stage lighting. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the man with long hair, tripundra and orange-red shawl, placing his hand in blessing on a devotee. Two physical people are visible.2018-04-04 +1 copiesPhotograph of an intimate blessing moment. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, a white tripundra on his forehead, a white and red flower garland and a brown wrap draped over his shoulder places his hand on the forehead of a short-haired man in a white kurta, who has his palms pressed together in respect. The blessing giver appears as a probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, flower garland, ceremonial adornment and a saffron-brown wrap. Behind them a red cushioned seat, gold pillars and a red-draped altar area are visible, with a partly visible man in white at left.2016-07-01October 15 20172017-10-15May 17 20182018-05-17December 21 20162016-12-21Photograph of a bare-chested man in long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange-brown shawl and a thick rudraksha mala, placing his right hand on the forehead of a seated man in a white kurta with an orange scarf. The seated man has his palms together in namaskar and a yellow tilak-like mark is visible on his forehead. Behind them, a smiling person in a red turban and white garland sits near a golden throne-like seat and gilded decorations. The setting suggests a blessing or puja moment in an ashram hall. Swamiji (probable): the standing man has long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and an orange shawl, consistent with a distinctive presentation, so the swamiji value is in_person.2016-07-13December 03 20132013-12-03A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange saffron wrap with a red-brown tilak on his forehead and long dark hair, smiling as he extends his right hand to touch the head of a younger man kneeling before him. The younger man wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold border, a green beaded necklace, and white ash stripes on his bare shoulders and arms. The seated man holds a small printed card with a diagram in his left hand, held up by another person's hand at the left edge. Behind them a silver ornate throne, a leopard-print cushion and a teal backdrop with a red temple tower. a person is the seated man in the saffron wrap, who appears to be giving blessing.2017-09-26 +1 copies