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A long-haired man in an ornate gold-and-cream brocade kurta and white shawl bends toward a young boy in a navy blue long-sleeved top, placing his hands on the boy's head and forehead in a blessing. Behind them stands a woman in a white outfit with orange shawl, another woman in white, and a person in dark clothing near a potted green plant and a pink-draped wall. The man appears to be a person by his long swept hair and ornate gold clothing, giving a blessing to a child at a Shiva Sutra event.

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A long-haired person in an ornate gold-and-cream brocade kurta with a white shawl stands on the right, placing both hands on the head of a seated man in a bright orange shirt. The setting is a hotel-style room with a wooden lectern, a large leafy plant, red drapes and a floral-patterned bedspread. A woman in a cream sari with a blue border stands at left, and a man in a green shirt and a man in dark maroon sit on the floor in the background, one of them holding a small book. The gesture appears to be a blessing or touch of the head during a satsang gathering.2006-03-17July 22 20122012-07-22A seated man with long dark hair pulled back, wearing a rust-orange draped garment, red-and-white cloth beneath him, and beaded rudraksha-style malas on his wrist and neck, extends his hand to touch the forehead of a curly-haired young child in a white kurta. Behind them a second man in white with a white forehead mark and beaded necklace looks on, and a yellow sheet and flower lie on the floor. Adults and a dark-haired woman are at the edge of the frame in a bright hall with red drapes. The seated man is consistent with the a person appearance cues of long hair and saffron-toned clothing with rudraksha malas, though the image is not conclusive; he is blessing the child in what appears to be a darshan-style moment.2013-07-16A seated person in an orange saffron garment with gold trim and a rudraksha mala places a hand on the head of a small child in a white and purple t-shirt and navy shorts. A smiling woman in white with a red bindi watches beside them. Behind them stand a gold-toned deity murti with garlands of yellow and red flowers, gold and green drapery, and a gold throne-like stand. The setting appears to be a temple or satsang hall with pale walls and a potted plant at right. The seated figure has long dark hair and appears to be giving a blessing.2011-11-30March 26 20062006-03-26A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, wearing a white garment with gold-bordered edges and a white garland, placing both hands on the head of a kneeling devotee in white clothing with palms pressed together. A woman in an orange shawl and white outfit stands at left, and an older woman in a sari stands behind. A brass lamp and a gold-upholstered chair are visible in the hall. A red cloth is on the table.2006-03-26July 14 20132013-07-14A photograph of a seated man in orange-red robes with a gold-bordered shawl, long hair swept back, white tilak on his forehead and gold beaded necklaces, extending his right hand in blessing over the head of a middle-aged man in a light grey-white kurta who kneels before him with his hands raised. A gold-colored ornate throne or seat with a serpent-style gold hood is visible behind the seated figure, with red fabric below and a partially visible person at the right edge. The setting appears to be an indoor satsang or darshan. a person is seated, appearing in saffron-orange robes and ornate gold necklaces, giving darshan to a devotee kneeling in white.2014-01-03September 29 20132013-09-29May 28 20132013-05-28September 20 20152015-09-20A photograph of a seated man in a rust-orange robe with a gold border and a long rudraksha mala, with white vibhuti marks and a red bindi on his forehead, placing his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in a white t-shirt who has his eyes closed and hands raised. A smiling woman in white with a rudraksha mala watches from behind the boy. The setting is an indoor hall with pale wall panels and a bright screen behind them. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in the orange robe shows long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ornate ceremonial clothing, and is shown blessing the boy.2013-12-13