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A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body, with a shaped white-and-red tilak on the forehead, long dark hair tied in a bun, rudraksha beads and ornate gold armbands and bangles, extending his hand toward a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and red shawl who holds his palms together in namaskar. Behind them stand two golden deity murtis with crowns, one with an orange turban, adorned with jewelled necklaces. A red cushioned seat and a pale wall form the setting. a person is shown in the presence of the devotee, identified by the cluster of rudraksha malas, saffron clothing and ornate adornments.

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October 16 20122012-10-16A photograph of a seated man in rust-orange robes with a bare shoulder and a rudraksha mala at his waist and wrists, a white vibhuti mark on his forehead and hair in a topknot, pressing his palm to the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white shirt with a red shawl. The devotee has his hands raised in a respectful gesture. Behind them is a red-cushioned seat and a gold-coloured throne, with a blurred deity murti and a white wall with an air-conditioning unit. This appears to be a blessing or guidance moment during a session. a person is labelled as present per the page, with probable appearance cues of a topknot, rudraksha malas and saffron-coloured robes.2012-10-16October 16 20122012-10-16A photograph of a seated man in a reddish-brown robe with a gold-bordered yellow sash and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace placing his right palm on the forehead of an older man in a white kurta who kneels before him, bowing his head. The robed man has long dark hair swept back into a bun, and the setting is an indoor hall with beige walls, a golden ceremonial vessel and a peacock-feather fan at the lower left. Other people in orange and white clothing sit or stand in the background. The gesture resembles a blessing. The page indicates this is a Haridwar satsang, but the robed man's appearance shows only some cues, so the identity is uncertain.2014-03-21A photograph of a man with his hair tied in a knot at the back, wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over the upper body and multiple rudraksha malas on the wrists and neck, with a white vertical mark and red bindi on his forehead, placing his right hand on the head of a seated man in a white shirt and red shawl who holds his palm up in front of his face. Behind them stand two deity murtis with ornate gold jewellery and crowns, one in orange and one in yellow-gold drapery, in a plain white room with a wall air conditioner. The scene resembles a blessing or head-touching gesture between a spiritual teacher and a devotee; the teacher is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues including long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas.2012-10-16October 13 20122012-10-13 +1 copiesOctober 11 20122012-10-11 +1 copiesIndoor photograph of a seated man in a rust-red draped robe and a rust-red shawl with a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, with a white tilak on his forehead. He sits with his hands extended, receiving the joined palms of a bearded man in a white shirt and white trousers who bows before him. Behind them is a golden serpent-hooded metal form, a garland of red and yellow flowers, and an orange cloth draped on a stand. Two people are visible.2013-11-16November 16 20132013-11-16Photo 11730700A seated man with long dark hair tied in a low knot and a gold ceremonial necklace wears a saffron orange cloth wrap over bare shoulders, extending his right hand palm-down toward the head of a kneeling older man with short grey hair. The kneeling devotee wears a white shirt and an orange shawl, bowing in receipt of blessing. Behind them a bald man with white vibhuti marks on his forehead and a rudraksha mala sits in the background, and several people in white and orange clothing stand near a curtain. A white cooler fan and a window are visible on the left.2013-03-01A photograph of a seated guru in a copper-brown silk shawl with long swept-back dark hair and a gold-toned necklace, raising both hands toward a shaved-headed devotee in an orange-yellow wrap who holds his palms up in return and wears a thick rudraksha mala and beaded bracelets. A third person in white ritual cloth sits behind them. Behind the guru hangs a garland of colourful flowers over a golden backdrop, with red drapes, a red floor rug, a small red box, and a fan in the room. The scene appears to be a blessing or energy transmission exchange during a satsang setting.2013-11-15