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A seated man in an orange saffron shawl and white garland sits on a white cushioned seat on a blue-carpeted stage, his hands resting on the head of a kneeling devotee in white shirt and white dhoti. The kneeling devotee bows forward with hands at the seated man's feet area, scattered flower petals and confetti on the carpet. Behind them, standing people in white garments and orange clothing wear jasmine and marigold garlands, a girl in a white and green outfit stands near them, and a blue backdrop hangs behind. The scene appears to show a blessing or darshan at a spiritual gathering, with the seated man's bare shoulder and dark hair visible. A devotee-like appearance with distinctive saffron shawl and garlands supports a probable identification as a person, though the appearance is only partly visible.

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2002 - Glimpses From Various Programs +1 copiesSeptember 17 20062006-09-17A photograph of two men seated in conversation on a blue-carpeted stage before a blue curtain, with scattered confetti on the floor. The man on the right wears an orange saffron robe draped over his torso, layered with white flower garlands and red and pink flower garlands, and has long swept-back dark hair. He sits cross-legged and gestures with his hands while speaking. The man on the left, kneeling and facing him, wears a white kurta and white flower garland and is listening intently. A woman in a white sari stands at the upper left, and a large white pillar draped with a green and yellow bead garland is at the right edge.2005-12-11December 27 20062006-12-27A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robes, wearing a white and red flower garland, receiving a seated devotee who bows with his head pressed down while the seated figure's hands rest on his head, a blessing gesture. The seated figure sits on a white cushion covered in scattered yellow, pink and red flower petals. Behind them, several women in white and cream sarees and salwar stand holding steel bowls of flower petals, and a floral arrangement sits in the upper left corner. Appearance-based candidate: a person, with turban, saffron robes and flower garland as the qualifying cues, shown giving a blessing to a devotee. +1 copiesOctober 21 20062006-10-21 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20072007-02-24A seated man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban, wearing a white flower garland and a pendant necklace, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes who bows with palms pressed together and a gold ring and wristwatch visible. The seated man is smiling. Behind them, women and people in white garments hold metal bowls containing flowers, and the seat is covered with white cloth and scattered petals in yellow, pink and white. The scene suggests a blessing being given to a devotee.2003-11-23 +1 copiesFebruary 11 20072007-02-11A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red upholstered back, wearing long swept-back dark hair, a large white and multicolour flower garland and a green-and-white-beaded garland. He is bare-chested beneath the orange cloth, gesturing with a raised palm while smiling. Before him, a man in white kurta and dhoti kneels with palms pressed together in namaste. Behind them, several men in white with orange shawls stand near a draped red and gold backdrop, and scattered flower petals cover the floor. The distinctive saffron robe, long hair and adornments match the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, and the throne and kneeling devotee suggest a darshan setting.2007-02-24A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair, wearing a thick gold necklace and a white flower garland, with a hand raised on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows with palms pressed together. A standing older man in white shirt and white dhoti, with a rudraksha mala and wristwatch, watches with palms joined. The backdrop is covered in white jasmine-like flowers and red blossoms. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) for the seated figure in orange robe, long hair, gold necklace and garland, a ceremonial blessing role.2006-09-17A seated man in an orange saffron sleeveless garment with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back dark hair places his hand on the head of a man in white who bows with palms pressed together. Behind them a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a tilak stands beside a young man in white and orange wrap, and a flower arrangement in a brass vase sits on a white-draped table. Other people stand at the edges, and a trident-shaped emblem is visible on a white throne-like chair at right.2008-03-12