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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, bare-chested with a white flower garland, smiles as he places both hands on the head of an older man in white clothes and a rudraksha mala who bows forward. Behind them a crowd of people in white garments and a woman in a red-bordered sari stand near a white floral-draped seat scattered with yellow petals. A steel bowl sits on the floor and potted flowers are at the left edge. The scene resembles a blessing exchange in an ashram setting.

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2002 - Glimpses From Various Programs2002-01-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a white flower garland around the neck, places a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bends forward with his head lowered. The seated figure is on a throne-like seat covered with white cloth and scattered yellow and pink flower petals. Behind them, several women in white and light-coloured saris stand holding small silver bowls of petals, one wearing a sari with orange borders. The setting suggests a blessing or initiation moment with flower offerings. +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron turban, orange robe and rudraksha-style bead necklace with a white flower garland smiles while pressing his hands on the head of a man in a white kurta who bows forward. Behind them, several people in white clothes stand holding metal bowls and rudraksha malas, with flower petals scattered on a white cloth in the foreground. The setting appears to be a devotional blessing or ritual, with a pink-flowered arrangement at the upper left.2003-11-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron turban, orange robe and white flower garland with a pendant, placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bends forward with folded posture. Behind them, several women in white and cream clothing hold metal bowls of petals and flowers, and the floor is strewn with yellow and pink flower petals. The seated figure has long dark hair under the turban and a shawl draped over the shoulder. The scene suggests a blessing exchange among devotees.2003-11-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban wrapped around his head, with a white flower garland around his neck and a rudraksha mala at his chest, placing both hands on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt. Behind them, several people dressed in white, including a young girl with a rudraksha mala, hold metal bowls, and white and yellow flower petals cover the cushioned seat. The image shows a blessing or anointing ritual. +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, bare-chested with a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style pendant, smiling as he places both hands on the head of an older man in a white shirt with a red-beaded mala. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a crown-like turban, and the devotee bends forward with eyes closed. Around them, women in white and a red-bordered sari stand with brass vessels, and white flower petals and garlands cover the white-draped platform. a person appears in person in the saffron robes, receiving or giving a blessing, with the older devotee in white bowing before him.A seated man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robes, wearing a white flower garland and a red-and-white garland, places both hands on the head of a kneeling older man in a white shirt. The seated man has a red mark on his forehead and holds a small metal bowl in the background, while a bare-chested section of his torso is visible. Behind them, several women in white and cream saris and a girl in a red-and-white outfit with a red shawl stand with hands folded. White and yellow petals cover a white cloth at left, with flower arrangements and a plant at upper left. The scene shows a blessing or darshan exchange with devotees watching.2003-12-14 +1 copiesA young man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe sits on a white couch covered with scattered yellow and pink flower petals, wearing a long white and red garland of flowers. He smiles while placing his right hand on the head of a kneeling older man with short grey hair, who wears a white shirt and a rudraksha mala. Behind them, two people in white clothes hold silver bowls of petals and flowers, and a woman in a lavender sari stands at the right. Pots of plants and flower arrangements decorate the background. The scene appears to be a blessing or devotional gesture. The figure in saffron has distinctive saffron clothing, a turban and a garland, so an appearance-based candidate may be present, though uncertain. +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 copiesA photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron turban and orange cloth draped over his shoulder and bare torso, his hand resting on the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and hands in anjali mudra. The seated figure sits on a white cushion strewn with yellow and pink flower petals, with a garland of white and red flowers around his neck. Behind them, several women in white saris with orange borders hold small metal bowls of offerings, and a woman at the upper left wears a dark green blouse and a rudraksha mala. Flowers in a vase are visible at upper left. The scene appears to be a blessing or initiation ritual. a person identity is not established from appearance alone. +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban, wearing a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, placing his right hand on the head of a bowed man in white shirt and white dhoti. The bowed man is leaning forward with palms joined, receiving blessing. Behind them, several women in white saris and white garments stand near a white-draped platform covered with scattered yellow and pink flower petals and a potted floral arrangement at left. +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes and an orange turban, wearing a white flower garland with a red garland, his bare chest partly visible and a red tilak mark on his forehead. He presses both hands on the head of a kneeling older man with grey hair in a white shirt, who bows forward. The seated man holds a small dish of offering in one hand. Behind them, women in white and pale clothing stand with hands folded, and a young girl in a red top and red shawl with a red hair band stands at right. White flowers with yellow petals cover the seat at left, and a flower arrangement sits in the upper left corner. +1 copies