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A woman in an orange and yellow patterned sari sits on a striped floor mat and places her right hand on the head of a seated person in an orange shawl who bows forward. Behind them a white-draped table holds brass lamps and a framed picture with flower garlands, beside shelves of green storage trays. The scene suggests a blessing or healing touch in a community hall during an outreach event.

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A photograph of a free medical camp setting where a woman in a red and gold saree places her hand on the head of a seated woman in a pale blue top. An elderly woman in a yellow and purple saree sits with hands pressed together in prayer. Several other women, seen from behind, are in the foreground. Behind them is a white-draped table with a framed picture, brass lamps and flowers, and green plastic trays on the left. A man in white clothing stands at the upper right. The scene appears to show a blessing or healing touch during the camp.2008 - Kailasa India Sangha ActivitiesA seated woman in a yellow and white floral sari closes her eyes in meditation, hands resting in a mudra on her lap. She wears a long gold necklace, gold bangles and a red bindi. Around her, other seated attendees in light blue, purple and red-orange saris and a man in a pale blue shirt with a marked forehead sit on white plastic chairs at an outdoor free meditation session.2009-10-24Annadhan in 20142014-01-01 +2 copiesA photo of an initiation moment at a Living Enlightenment convention. A man in white clothes kneels with hands pressed together in namaste, head bowed. A seated figure in long orange robes with a matching orange head wrap places a hand on the man's head, smiling. Behind them is a large banner showing a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" and a red-and-white striped chair. A cushioned seat and orange fabric are visible at the lower right. a person is the seated figure in saffron robes and orange head wrap, though the appearance-based cues are only moderately distinctive.2004-07-26 +1 copiesA young man in a bright yellow shirt bows his head while a robed teacher in saffron-orange clothing places his hand on the crown of his head, an initiation-style blessing. The teacher wears an orange turban and a shawl draped over bare shoulders, with a garland of yellow and white flowers across his lap. Behind them a woman in a white sari stands near a flip chart, and a large orange banner with partial lettering hangs on the right. Two people are visible, and the scene is a seated ceremony at a convention hall.2004-07-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron turban and orange wrap placing his right palm on the forehead of an elderly, white-haired man in a white collared shirt who sits with eyes lowered. The man in orange holds a thin wooden stick in his other hand near his knee. Behind them, a woman in white clothing with a patterned border sits with eyes closed on a pale tiled floor against a plain wall. A black bag rests on the floor. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment.2004-07-26 +1 copies2004-SPH-JGM-Vijaya-Yatra-To-Malaysia-And-Singapore +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron wrap and orange turban smiles as he places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes with a beard. A garland of white and red flowers hangs on the seated man's lap. Behind them, a woman in a white sari stands near a wall, and a large banner shows a portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" in orange tones. The white-clad man kneels with his hands folded near his face in a blessing or initiation gesture.2004-07-26 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20072007-02-24A photograph of a devotional ritual at a crowded event. A woman in a white and grey patterned sari with a red bindi and bangles presses her palm to the head of a younger woman in a pink top with a gold pendant, who holds a small cup or offering. In front, a person seated with their back to the camera wears an orange-red garment and is surrounded by orange and yellow marigold flowers. Partially visible people and stage lighting appear at the edges, with a dark backdrop behind.2009-07-25Annadhan in 20112011-01-01 +1 copies