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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, sitting on an ornate dark wooden throne with brown upholstered cushions, placing both hands on the head of a bowing man in white kurta and grey trousers with a rudraksha mala. Behind them stands a younger man in white with an orange shawl, and another man in white partly visible. A floral arrangement with red flowers and fruit sits on a small table. The backdrop has large red and orange drapery and a red-and-yellow decorative sign. The seated figure in orange holds a blessing gesture. Visible tall ritual-style scene with multiple attendants.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, on a brown cushioned throne with a dark carved wooden back. A man in white clothes bows forward with his head lowered and palms pressed together, touching the seated man's hands. A younger man in white with an orange shawl stands at the left, and a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands behind the throne. Behind them is a large backdrop of an orange-turbaned figure's eyes and a bright orange and yellow banner with partly visible Tamil lettering. a person seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads. Four people are visible.A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back black hair and a long rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate dark-wood throne with a cream cushion, his right hand raised to rest on the head of a man in a white short-sleeved shirt who stands with bowed head. Beside them stands a shaven-headed priest in white kurta with an orange shawl and white tilaka marks on his forehead. A dark blue curtain forms the backdrop.2010-08-02 +1 copiesJuly 07 20102010-07-07A photograph of a seated man in an orange sleeveless garment with a rudraksha mala and white and red tilak on his forehead, placing his hand on the head of a seated devotee in a white shirt with a teal collar. Beside him, a standing man in white kurta wears an orange shawl and rests a hand on the devotee's shoulder. Behind them hangs a deep red velvet drape, with a white cushioned seat and a tray of flowers and fruit at left. A man in orange robes sits at the right edge. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment in a hall setting.2010-07-29A photograph taken at an indoor stage event. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala sits in a brown upholstered throne with black carved armrests, resting bare feet on a footstool and raising a hand to touch the forehead of a man bending forward in a white striped shirt and khaki trousers. Behind the throne a large backdrop shows a turbaned man in orange with a red tilak, beside a banner with Tamil script. Nearby, several men in orange and white stand on a red patterned carpet, one holding crutches, and a tray with fruit and a small plant sits on a side table.2010-08-19A seated man in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and bare chest sits on a red cushioned seat, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a light blue shirt who has his palms raised. A second man in white dhoti with gold border and a white ash mark on his forehead sits in the background. Brass oil lamps stand behind them against a beige wall and a blue-purple backdrop.2011-09-17A photograph of a satsang-style setting with dark maroon drapes behind. A long-haired figure in an orange-saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala sits on a plush orange throne-like chair, one palm raised in blessing toward a man bending forward with his head lowered, hands raised near the figure. Behind them a bald man in white with an orange-red shawl stands, and a white fan sits at the left edge. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, so the identification rests on appearance cues and the page's claim.2010-07-11A seated man in orange sleeveless robes and a long rudraksha mala places both hands on the head of a standing man in a white shirt and white trousers with a rudraksha mala, who bows his head with eyes closed. A third man in white dhoti-style clothing with an orange-red shawl stands behind them. Ornate gold objects and a red cushion sit at the lower right. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the ashram's conferral of blessing. The scene is a blessing or darshan moment in an ashram hall with a white canopy and red drapery behind.2010-07-19A seated figure in flowing saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate cream upholstered throne with carved dark wooden armrests and a backrest. A man in a light green shirt and cream trousers bends forward, bowing his head to the seated figure, who raises a hand to the visitor's forehead. Beside them a man in white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl stands with a hand on the bower's shoulder. A plate of fruit sits on the right of the throne against a blue draped curtain backdrop. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, consistent with Swamiji (probable) receiving a pada-puja style blessing.2010-08-02 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and a long dark rudraksha mala smiles broadly while placing his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white checked shirt and dark trousers. A standing man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands at left, and a woman in white is partly visible at right. Behind them hangs dark red velvet drapery and a white cushioned chair with a red bolster. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment.2010-07-15Stage scene with a bright green backdrop decorated with white and yellow flowers and red roses. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long swept-back hair and a white tilak on the forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, placing his palm on the head of a kneeling devotee in white kurta and dhoti. A bald man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands at left, and another bald man in orange robes with a red tilak stands behind the devotee, with a brass plate of offerings visible. Four people are visible.2010-08-08