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A seated figure in a saffron-orange cloth wrapped as a turban and draped over the bare shoulder places a hand on the head of a man kneeling in front of him, in a blessing gesture. The kneeling man wears a white shirt and a rudraksha mala. Behind them a crowd of men in white clothing stands, some wearing name badges and holding rudraksha malas. Scattered flower petals lie on the floor, and a cooler stands at the left edge. The setting appears to be a ceremonial gathering.

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2003 -Glimpses From Various ProgramsA seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange wrap, bare-chested, with a white flower garland draped over the shoulder, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt who bows with hands joined near his face. A standing man in white shirt and white dhoti, wearing a lanyard with an ID badge and a red-and-white cord, watches with hands clasped, and other white-clad people stand in the background. Loose flowers lie on the floor at left. The setting appears to be a ritual blessing session.2003-03-16A photograph of a blessing at an indoor convention. In the foreground, a figure with a bare upper torso wearing a saffron-orange wrap and a matching saffron turban places his hand on the forehead of a kneeling man in a white shirt, who has his palms pressed together. Petals are scattered in the air. Behind them, several men in white clothes with ID lanyards stand and watch, including one with a moustache in a white shirt. On the left, a woman in a pink-and-white sari with a red bindi holds a steel bowl, and a man beside her holds a tambourine-like frame. The setting has white-painted walls and metal window grilles. The orange-clad figure has long swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style red and white cord, a person cue, though appearance alone is uncertain.2003-03-16A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange turban, saffron wrap and bare upper torso, wearing a long white and red flower garland, placing his right hand on the head of an older bald man kneeling in front. The kneeling man wears a white shirt, a rudraksha mala and presses his palms together in namaste. Behind them a crowd of devotees stands, including women in white and blue saris and a man in white. Flower petals cover the white floor and a red and gold embroidered cloth hangs behind the seated figure.April 20 20032003-04-20A photograph of a seated man in an orange turban and orange dhoti with his bare chest exposed, a white garland draped over his shoulders, placing his right hand on the forehead of a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala who bows with palms pressed together. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and shirts stand, and a tray of flower petals and garlands sits at the top left, with rose petals scattered on the floor. The setting is a plain room with a window grille and a white-draped bed at left.2003-03-16A photograph of a darshan session with a bare-chested figure in an orange-saffron cloth wrapped as a turban and shawl, his hand pressed to the forehead of a kneeling man in white clothes with a red-and-beige beaded mala. The kneeling man has his hands clasped at his chest. Standing behind them is an older man in white shirt with a red lanyard and an ID badge. Surrounding men in white kurtas stand with hands raised, one holding a blue-rimmed hand drum. A white air conditioner unit and a tiled floor are visible, with pink flowers at the lower left. The saffron-clad figure is a candidate for Swamiji based on his orange turban and shawl and bare chest, shown in person; the identification is probable. Other people are devotees and attendants.2003-03-16A photograph of a man in an orange saffron turban and orange robe with a white flower garland, bare-chested at the shoulder, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white kurta with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, several people in white clothing stand; two women in white saris and a red bindi watch, and a woman with a bindi and white sari smiles. Right side shows a vase of white and red roses and a floral upholstered chair; an electric fan is visible. The orange-robed figure, with his distinctive saffron turban, garland and orange robe, appears to be a person giving a blessing, a ritual gesture of aashirvad.A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange-saffron dhoti-shawl, bare-chested on one side, wearing a white flower garland with pink and orange blossoms, sitting on a bed of yellow and pink flower petals. A man in a white shirt kneels before him with palms pressed together, head bowed, while the seated figure places a hand on his head in blessing. Behind them, several people in white clothes stand with hands folded, and a white electric fan and potted pink flowers are visible. Several people appear in the scene, with the kneeling man and the seated figure in front. +1 copies2003 -World Tour Chicago USAMarch 16 20032003-03-16Photograph of an indoor darshan session. A seated figure in saffron-orange draped clothing and an orange turban, with a white flower garland and pink flowers in his lap, bare-chested, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and trousers who bows forward. Another man in white stands behind, a woman in a green and orange patterned sari with gold bangles stands at the upper left, and loose flower petals fill the air. a person: the seated figure has a turban, saffron clothing and a garland, matching the page's identification as a person at this event. The bowing man wears a delegate badge on a red lanyard.2003-04-20