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A 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.

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A photograph of a saffron-robed man in an orange turban and flower garland, bare-chested with an orange wrap, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling, grey-bearded man in white clothes with a red rudraksha mala. The kneeling man has his hands joined in namaskar. Behind them, several men in white shirts and kurtas stand and watch in a bright hall with a white-covered table holding offerings. The orange-robed figure has distinctive saffron turban and garland cues, so the central figure is a person blessing a devotee during a darshan-style blessing.2003-03-16March 16 20032003-03-162003 -Glimpses From Various Programs2002 - Glimpses From Various Programs +1 copiesA 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 seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, saffron-orange cloth draped over the shoulders and bare chest, wearing a white flower garland, seated on a bed or platform covered with white flowers and scattered pink and yellow petals. A young man in a white shirt kneels before him, with his hands on the seated figure's head, applying a mark or blessing to the forehead. Behind them, a woman in white with an orange cord necklace holds a small object, and several people in white clothes stand watching. A fan, a vase of pink flowers and a white curtain are visible in the background. Appearance-based cues are not distinctive enough to identify the seated figure, so his identity remains unsure. +1 copiesA 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.2003-04-202002 - Glimpses From Various Programs +1 copiesA seated man in a saffron-orange robe and matching saffron turban, with a white floral garland around his neck and a red garment beneath, places his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bends forward in devotion. The seated figure sits on a white draped cushion scattered with yellow and pink petals. Behind them, several women in white dresses hold silver bowls of flower petals, and a rudraksha mala hangs on the bending man's neck. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment. a person candidate appearance: saffron turban, orange robe and garland cues are present, but identity cannot be confirmed from appearance. +1 copiesEnergy darshan session indoors: a figure in orange robes and an orange turban, bare-chested with a white floral garland, sits and places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and rudraksha mala. A man in white with a lanyard and red thread stands leaning in, while white-clad devotees watch behind. Pink and white flower petals scatter the floor, and a girl at left holds flowers. The orange-robed figure is a Swamiji (probable) candidate by his orange turban, orange shawl and rudraksha-adorned presence, seated in the role of the spiritual guide giving darshan.2003-03-16A 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.A 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 copies