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A photograph of an indoor devotional gathering. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban, wearing white jasmine and red-and-green floral garlands, sits on a floral-upholstered chair and places his hand on the head of a grey-haired man in a white shirt who bows before him. Behind them, several women in white and yellow saris stand with hands pressed together, and a seated man in light clothing with a vibhuti mark on his forehead watches. A round green table with a flower arrangement and a standing fan are visible at right.

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A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl with a saffron turban and white flower garlands, bare-chested, smiling as he places his right palm on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. The seated figure wears a red-and-green flower garland and a white jasmine garland, and sits in an ornate floral-upholstered chair beside a glass table with a flower arrangement and a microphone. Behind them, women in white and yellow saris and men in white clothing stand with hands pressed together. A kneeling man with white vibhuti marks on his forehead and a woman in white with a rudraksha mala watch the blessing. A standing fan and floral decoration appear in the background.2002-05-12A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a white jasmine garland and a green leaf adornment, placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and glasses who has a red tilak mark on his forehead. The bare-chested figure in orange sits on a cushioned chair, with white flower petals scattered on the floor. Behind them, several people in white, yellow and patterned clothes stand with hands raised and folded, and an electric fan and a green table are visible at the right. The scene suggests a blessing exchange in a devotional gathering. Visible people: about six.2002 - Glimpses From Various Programs +2 copiesA photograph of a blessing ritual indoors. A bare-chested man in a saffron-orange dhoti and a saffron-orange turban, with a white flower garland around his neck, reaches forward to place his hand on the head of a seated man in a white kurta and gold-rimmed glasses who presses his palms together in namaskar. The seated man's head is dusted with yellow and red petals. In front of them a brass plate holds red flowers and offerings on a patterned cloth spread on the floor. Behind them standing and seated devotees in white and cream clothing clap and watch, and a white pedestal fan stands at the right edge. +1 copiesA seated man in orange robes and an orange head wrap, wearing a white floral garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, places his right palm on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes with his hands folded in greeting. Behind them, several women in white, yellow and orange saris and scarves stand or sit, some with hands raised, and a white electric fan stands at right beside a small table with a floral arrangement. Yellow petals are scattered on the floor and a small brass-like dish of offerings sits in front. The scene looks like a blessing or initiation moment in an indoor hall.A seated man in an orange-saffron turban and ochre wrap, bare-chested and garlanded with white flowers and green leaves, places his right hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes and gold-rimmed glasses, who presses his palms together in greeting. Behind them a woman in a white and green salwar-style top sits and reaches toward a brass bowl of offerings on a floral cloth scattered with petals. Several people in white and pastel clothes stand with palms joined in the background, and a white electric fan is visible at the upper right. +1 copiesA seated figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, with a garland of white jasmine, green leaves and red flowers, places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes and a rudraksha mala. Behind them stand several people in white, one holding a metal bowl, and a white-clad woman sits near a flower-covered cushion. A pedestal fan is visible at the upper right.A photograph of an indoor gathering where a bare-chested man in a saffron-yellow turban and saffron-yellow shawl, with a white flower garland around his neck, places his hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white trousers. Both men's heads look sprinkled with petals or flower matter. Behind them, several women in white and light sarees and salwar kameez sit or stand with hands joined, some smiling. A floral-upholstered armchair sits at right beside a microphone stand and a vase of flowers, and a rotating fan and striped bedding are visible in the background. +1 copiesMay 26 2002 - ASP, Bangalore, India2002-05-26A seated man in an orange-yellow turban and orange-yellow shawl, with a white jasmine garland around his neck, places his hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt, who bows forward. The seated figure is bare-chested and smiling. Yellow and pink petals scatter across a white-draped table and the floor. Behind them a woman in white clothing wears an orange beaded necklace and raises her hands; a pink and white flower arrangement and a standing fan are visible. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation with flower petals. +1 copiesA photograph of a devotee in white kneeling with palms pressed together while a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap places a hand on his head. The seated figure wears a long white flower garland with red and green blossoms and is seated on a white draped cushioned seat scattered with petals. Behind them, women in white and pink saris stand with hands folded, one holding a metal bowl of petals, and a fan is visible. The scene suggests a blessing given during darshan. Whether the seated figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the identity is left uncertain.A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, adorned with white jasmine and red flower garlands and a rudraksha-style necklace, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling man in white ritual clothes wearing a rudraksha mala. The kneeling man bows forward while the saffron-clad figure touches his crown, in a ceremonial blessing. Behind them, several people in white garments stand and sit, one holding a metal bowl and another holding a string of beads. A white electric fan stands at the upper right and a floral-covered cushion lies at the lower edge. The saffron figure is the central figure and appears to be a probable Swamiji (probable) with the turban, orange robes, garlands and rudraksha cues, shown giving a blessing during the event.