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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange and maroon robes with a gold-toned rudraksha-style bead necklace and a white tripundra with a red dot on his forehead, smiling broadly with his right hand raised. He is facing a younger man with short dark hair who bows his head forward in a black long-sleeved top with an olive vest, receiving a blessing. A woman in a light sari with beads is partly visible at the right edge. Behind them are ornate gold carved panels and a red cushioned seat. Probable Swamiji is the robed figure with long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing and ornate beaded necklaces, blessing a devotee in a blessing gesture.

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August 31 20152015-08-31Photograph of a Kalpataru-style blessing. A man with slicked-back hair, a white sandal-paste tilak on his forehead, a red-and-gold saffron-toned cloth, and a multi-strand beaded necklace of gold and bead ornaments extends his raised right hand in a blessing gesture over the head of a seated man in a grey sweater with a collar and a moustache. A gold ornamental object and red flowers appear in the background. Another person is partly visible at the right edge. a person: the seated figure wears saffron-orange drapery, beaded ornaments and a white tilak, and is performing the blessing.2014-01-03August 30 20152015-08-30 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-red robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a white vibhuti marking on his forehead and a gold earring, places his hand on the head of a person seen from behind in a grey jacket with a blue lanyard. The seated man, with eyes closed and a smile, holds a folded white paper in his other hand. Behind him a gold ornamented backdrop and red velvet drapes frame the stage. A small microphone is clipped to his robe. Identity cues of a long hair knot, saffron robes and multiple rudraksha malas match a probable Swamiji, giving a blessing during a satsang setting. Two people are visible.2014-04-17A seated man in an orange-brown dhoti with a gold border and a multi-strand gold bead necklace extends his right arm to press his palm onto the forehead of a standing man in a grey corduroy jacket with a brown fur collar. The seated man has a white vibhuti line and red bindi on his forehead, and holds a small white paper. Behind them are a golden kalasha-style vessel and red cushions, with another person partly visible at the right edge. Credit overlay appears at the lower right.2014-01-04A seated man in a rust-red dhoti with gold border, long hair tied back, gold bead necklace and a white vertical mark on his forehead, smiles as he extends his arm to press his palm onto the forehead of a young man in a white collared shirt with a visible wristwatch and an event badge. A red cushioned seat and red drapes sit behind them, with a projection screen and a gold vessel at the lower left. Another person in white is partly visible behind the young man. Two people are visible.2014-01-02A seated man in a rust-orange and gold-bordered saffron garment, wearing a long gold-bead and rudraksha-style necklace of gold bells, smiles as he places his right palm on the forehead of a younger man in a maroon t-shirt and a rudraksha mala, who holds his own hand raised beside his head. A gold ornate chair with red upholstery sits behind the seated man, and a warm wooden-paneled room with a lamp forms the setting. The scene suggests a blessing or energy transmission. Swamiji (probable) is seated in the chair, with long hair in a low bun, a gold-bell necklace and saffron-gold drapery.2014-01-11A seated man in an orange-red saffron dhoti and shawl with gold trim, wearing a long beaded rudraksha-style mala and a gold bracelet, extends his right hand over the head of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a dark grey-black jacket and presses his palms together in anjali. The seated man holds a folded white paper or prasad in his left hand. Behind them are gold-coloured ornate items and red cushioned seating, with a woman in the background. a person: the seated saffron-clad man with the long mala and ceremonial gold bracelet is a candidate for a person, offering a blessing (anugraha) to the kneeling devotee.2014-01-05January 02 20142014-01-02August 31 20152015-08-31 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20142014-01-04A photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a white and red forehead mark, a gold necklace, layered rudraksha malas and silver-disc beads, placing his right hand on the head of an older man in a brown jacket and glasses who bows with palms pressed together. The robed man holds a folded white paper and a small red tray in his other hand. A second robed figure stands behind, and a dark curtain with an orange tassel hangs in the background. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and gold necklace, giving a blessing to a devotee.2013-01-28