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A person in a striped white-and-navy polo shirt stands with hands raised, while a figure in an orange-brown saffron wrap and dark rudraksha mala places a hand on his forehead in a blessing gesture. The saffron-clad figure has long dark hair and a warm smile. Behind them is a floral backdrop of yellow, orange, red and green garlands. a person cues are limited here, so the figure is described by role as a blessing giver; identity is unsure.

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July 15 20132013-07-15A photograph of a long-haired person in saffron-orange draped robes and a rudraksha mala placing a palm on the forehead of a man in a white polo shirt with blue-striped collar, who has his eyes closed and hands folded in anjali. Behind them stand other people in white, and a flower-garlanded altar with a brass vessel on a yellow cloth is visible. The scene suggests a blessing being given. Swamiji (probable): the robed figure has long hair swept back, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala. Two people are visible in the foreground, with others partly visible behind.2013-07-06February 16 20152015-02-16A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with white vibhuti markings on the forehead, leaning forward and placing both palms on the head of a seated man in a white t-shirt and a red-orange shawl. Behind them stand garlands of yellow, green, red and purple flowers and a golden-yellow cloth. a person: the saffron robe, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate setting match the page's attribution, though the face is not used for identification.2013-07-14July 01 20132013-07-01A long-haired figure in a rust-orange saffron wrap and dark rudraksha beads presses a palm to the forehead of a young man in a white-and-navy striped polo shirt with a name badge, while the man's eyes are closed and his other hand is raised palm-outward. Behind them, a bearded man in white ritual dhoti with a yellow border and a woman in orange sari stand near red curtains and a golden lamp stand. The setting appears to be a satsang or blessing gathering, with several onlookers in the background.2013-07-05A smiling figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead band with a red dot, rudraksha malas and an orange-saffron shawl with gold border places a hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them, several people in white and red-orange robes stand and sit in a bright hall, and a seated attendant in orange clothing is visible.2014-03-07A photograph of a long-haired man in a rust-orange wrap with a white tripundra on his forehead and wooden rudraksha beads at his neck, bending forward and pressing his palm to the forehead of a young man in a white-and-grey striped shirt with a red collar strap. Behind them, a deity murti is dressed in red, yellow and green cloth with gold ornaments and garlands. The ritual touch suggests blessing or initiation. The person in orange has distinctive long hair and rudraksha beads, but the appearance cues are not strong enough to confirm the page's a person claim, so the role is given as a sannyasi-style figure.2013-07-13A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a rust-orange shawl draped over his body with a rudraksha mala, touching the forehead of a young man in a white t-shirt. The seated man has a white forehead marking and is smiling, with a white paper in his lap. Behind them are gold and purple ceremonial hangings, green plants and a gold-ornamented shrine area. The young man in white has his palm raised and eyes closed, receiving the blessing. A woman in white with a mala is partly visible at the right edge.2015-02-19May 28 20132013-05-28July 16 20132013-07-16A seated figure in an orange-brown saffron wrap and multiple rudraksha malas leans forward from a red-cushioned seat, placing one hand on the forehead of a man in a white t-shirt with a red-brown rudraksha mala. The man stands with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed. Behind them a deity murti is decorated with garlands in yellow, purple, red and green, and a golden crown is visible. The seated figure holds a folded paper in the other hand. Other people stand in the background in white and red clothing.2013-07-14