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A woman in a rust-brown draped robe, with a white vibhuti line on her forehead, rudraksha beads at her waist and garlands of red and pink flowers over her shoulders, places her hand on the head of a man in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti. The man, with garlands of red flowers, presses his palms together with his eyes closed, his forehead marked with yellow turmeric. Beside them a woman in a teal and gold silk sari and layered bangles stands with palms joined and face lowered, also marked with turmeric. Behind them stands a colourful temple-style backdrop of teal, pink and yellow carved arches and pillars, with a few onlookers at the edges. The scene suggests a blessing ceremony during a wedding-style ritual.

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September 15 20132013-09-15September 15 20132013-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 16 20132013-09-16 +2 copiesA photograph inside a richly painted temple-style hall with turquoise, pink and gold ornamental carving. A person in a rust-red dhoti-style garment with a gold waist belt and a pink-and-white flower garland stands on a raised platform, placing one hand on the head of a bride. The bride, in a blue and gold silk sari with bangles and a red bindi, presses her palms together with eyes closed. Beside her, a groom in a cream embroidered silk kurta with a red flower garland bows with folded hands, his forehead marked with turmeric paste. Several onlookers stand behind them. The standing figure is a blessing officiant; the appearance is not clearly enough to attribute to any named person, so the role alone is given.2013-09-15 +1 copiesA standing figure in a rust-brown dhoti and wrap with a gold waist belt and gold armlets places a hand on the head of a man in cream embroidered kurta with a red-and-white garland, who presses his palms together with a bindi-marked woman in green and gold beside him. A woman in orange sari and onlookers watch; the setting has a red carpet, a gold-covered stand with scattered flowers and an ornate blue and orange temple-style backdrop. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's claim but cues are only partial, so the identity is uncertain and the figure is described by role as a presiding figure blessing a couple.2013-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 16 20132013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16September 15 20132013-09-15 +1 copiesSeptember 16 20132013-09-16A wedding blessing scene under a canopy decorated with white fabric, pink and white orchids, and hanging red and pink flowers. A man in a plain white shirt and white dhoti stands at left, touching the forehead of a groom wearing a white headband, a white shawl over white clothing, and a long garland of white jasmine, pink flowers and green leaves. The bride beside him wears an orange-red silk sari, gold jewellery, a flower garland and many bangles, and holds the groom's hand. Two onlookers stand behind, and a bare-chested priest in white is partly visible at the far left edge.2013-09-16September 15 20132013-09-15A standing figure in a rust-red dhoti and wrap, with a long pink and white flower garland and gold armlets, stands barefoot on a red velvet dais with a gold lion figure at its edge. A man in a white kurta with gold embroidery bows, touching his forehead to the feet of the standing figure, while a gold footstool sits in front of him. Behind, a woman in a rust sari with gold border presses her palms together, and several girls and women in saris and dresses stand watching. A painted deity figure on a colourful temple-style backdrop is visible at right. The standing figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like tilak mark, and ceremonial dress consistent with the page's identification, a probable Swamiji appearance-based match.2013-09-15 +1 copies