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A photograph of a darshan line inside a hall. A smiling man in a pink-and-orange turban with a jewelled ornament and rudraksha and pearl malas raises one hand in blessing while a line of devotees with folded hands bows toward him. Behind him stands a man in orange robes holding a red tray with fruit, flowers and offerings. Some devotees wear blue and white shirts; a bearded man in orange stands further back. Metal stanchions and a chain guide the line on the left.

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Photograph of a sarva darshan blessing at an indoor hall. A smiling man in an orange and pink turban, rudraksha and white bead garlands, and a pink dhoti and shawl raises his hand in blessing over the head of a man in a white shirt with folded palms. A elderly woman in an orange and red sari stands with hands pressed together nearby. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border holds a red tray of offerings, and another man with a shaved head and white forehead markings stands beside. Several onlookers stand behind.2011-12-27A photograph of a darshan line in an indoor hall with orange and red decor. A man in a multicoloured orange, red and pink turban and salmon-pink dhoti with a long rudraksha and pearl mala blesses a devotee by raising his hand to the devotee's forehead. Beside him, a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with gold border holds a red tray with fruit and sweets. Devotees on the left stand with palms pressed together in namaste behind silver stanchions. A dark-clothed man stands near the front, and several saffron-robed people stand in the background.2011-12-27A photograph of a ceremonial darshan in a hall with a colourful painted backdrop. A man wearing an orange and pink turban with a jewelled ornament, a pink shawl, multiple rudraksha malas and a white pearl-and-gold necklace raises his right hand in blessing toward a row of devotees. He holds a brass plate with offerings. Devotees in white, red and grey clothing press their palms together and reach out. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and glasses stands beside him.2011-12-27October 03 20112011-10-03A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors. A smiling man in a bright orange turban, orange robes and a layered silver-beaded necklace stands at centre, blessing a devotee by touching the top of his head with his right hand; a bangle is visible on his wrist. Beside him a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a red tray with offerings. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border holds a tray of food. Along the left, several devotees in white and light-coloured shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a young man in teal kneels with hands folded. An orange and red decorated arch frames the background, with a purple logo in the top-left corner.2011-12-25A smiling man in an orange and pink turban with a jeweled brooch and a rudraksha mala with ceremonial white beads stands in a crowded hall, extending his hand in blessing toward a devotee with palms pressed together. He wears a peach-coloured wrap and a red-orange shawl. Around him, several people stand in a queue; a bald man in white with a gold border stands at right, and a man in a pink striped shirt holds a folded paper at left. a person, a presenter of darshan, giving blessings to devotees.2011-12-27A photo of a line of devotees with hands pressed in prayer receiving blessings at a temple darshan. A smiling man in an orange and pink turban, pink silk shawl and a long multi-strand rudraksha and white bead mala blesses a devotee by touching the top of his head, while a bald man in saffron robes with white vertical tilak marks stands beside a tray. Devotees in white and dark clothing kneel and bow; a red-orange tray with offerings sits at the lower right.2011-12-27A photo of a blessing scene in a temple hall. A man in a multicoloured red, orange and pink turban with a jewelled brooch, wearing a pink robe and layered rudraksha and pearl necklaces, places his hand on the head of a bowed young man in a grey zip jacket and glasses. Beside them a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a white tilak stands at a tray of offerings with red fruit. Several people in orange, pink and white clothes stand with palms joined in prayer, and a colourful painted temple backdrop is behind them.2011-12-27A photograph of a devotional blessing in an indoor hall with a light-coloured wall and a projection screen behind. A smiling figure in saffron-orange turban, orange shawl and a long ornate gold bead necklace raises a hand in blessing toward a young man in a pink shirt who bows with hands joined. Gold bangles adorn the blessing hand. On the right, a shaven-headed monk in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands near a tray of fruit and brass items. Other people in white clothes press palms together at the left edge, and several more stand in the background.2011-11-21A photo of a devotional darshan line in an ashram hall. A smiling woman in an orange and magenta turban, a pink sari-style wrap and layered rudraksha and pearl necklaces raises her hand in blessing toward a man in a pink shirt with hands folded. She holds a folded paper slip. Behind her a deity murti and decorated shrine are visible. On the left, several young men in red and dark clothes stand with palms pressed together. A bald man in saffron clothing and a vibhuti mark stands at the right edge beside a tray of offerings.2011-12-27Photograph of a darshan line at an indoor event with red curtains behind. A man in an orange turban, orange garment and layered red and white flower garlands stands behind a red-draped table, raising his right hand in blessing toward a devotee. He holds a folded paper in his left hand. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with orange-streaked forehead stands at the table, holding a tray of sweets. Several devotees with folded hands, one in an orange striped shirt and a boy in a red jacket, stand in line. a person is the central figure, described by the orange turban, orange clothing and garlands, in a blessing role.2011-12-18October 25 20112011-10-25