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December 19 2003

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A photograph of a seated figure in a bright orange-red robe and a long white and green flower garland with a gold pendant, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling devotee in white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and a bare shoulder, sitting on a white-covered couch against a gold draped backdrop with white flower strings. A woman in white sari with orange border and a rudraksha mala stands to the right. Green floor covering is scattered with flower petals.2006-11-05January 07 20082008-01-07A seated man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron-orange wrap, bare-chested beneath it, with a white flower garland around his neck and petals on the ground, places both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti. Behind them, several people in white and cream clothing stand or kneel in a crowded hall. The scene appears to be a blessing or energy darshan moment with flower petals scattered around.2003-04-20A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, raising both palms in blessing, on an ornate golden throne carved with a lion at its side. A white-clad man kneels on a red patterned rug before the throne with his palms pressed together in namaste, with brass plates on the floor in front. A woman in a blue and white sari stands in the background beside a lattice wall. a person: the seated figure has a saffron turban and saffron robes on a golden throne, which fits the page's subject, but the face and build are not clear enough for a firm identification.2003-01-01A photograph of a seated young man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, wearing a white and orange flower garland and a large green leaf-wrapped garland over a pink flower garland, reaching forward to press his hand on the forehead of an elderly bearded man with white hair. The elderly man, shirtless with a rudraksha mala, sits with palms joined in respect. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand behind them, one wearing an ID badge, on a striped mat in an indoor setting with yellow flowers at the lower edge. a person is the young man in the saffron turban and flower garlands, receiving reverence from the elderly devotee seated before him; the elderly man appears to be the one performing the forehead blessing gesture in reverse.2003-12-19January 07 20082008-01-07January 07 20082008-01-07Photograph of a stage ceremony. A seated man in a maroon and gold kurta with a cream-and-gold turban and long hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, holding a folded white paper, while a kneeling man in a white shirt and grey trousers raises both hands in greeting toward him. To the left, a young man in an orange saffron cloth wears a heavy gold chain and rudraksha beads and sits with hands folded near a white-covered platform. A microphone stands at the right of the throne and jasmine garlands hang along its base against a dark curtain.2008-01-07April 20 20032003-04-20April 20 20032003-04-20A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching turban, with a white flower garland draped over his shoulders and chest, raises his right hand to touch the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white kurta. The devotee's palms are pressed together in anjali. The seated figure sits on a red cloth on a low wooden stool, with a silver plate holding white powder, a small orange fruit and a flower garland nearby. Several standing people in white dhotis and white saris watch from behind, some with hands folded. The scene resembles a blessing or darshan, with a patterned striped mat on the floor. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron turban and saffron robe with a garland, a distinctive cue that fits the page's identification.2003-12-19A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, bare-shouldered, wearing a large garland of yellow, white and red flowers, with a blue cloth draped over the shoulder. He smiles while placing his right hand on the head of a young man kneeling before him in white kurta and a red-beaded necklace. The kneeling man clasps his palms in reverence. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and cream kurtas and saris, some with folded hands, watches. A pedestal fan stands at right, with flower arrangements and a small brass plate of offerings on the floor.