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A 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.

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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 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.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 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.2011-12-27A photograph of a darshan line in a hall. A man in an orange-saffron turban with a long orange sash, wearing a red-and-yellow marigold garland, a rudraksha-style red mala and a large ornate gold pendant, smiles and raises his right hand in blessing over a devotee's head. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis, several with palms pressed together, wait in line. On the right, a man in an orange robe with a tilak on his forehead stands beside a red-draped table holding a tray and offerings. A red curtain and ceiling fixtures are behind them. Swamiji (probable) is the man in the orange turban giving blessings, described by his turban, saffron sash, garland and gold pendant.2011-12-18A photograph of a darshan line in an indoor hall with orange-and-cream walls and ceiling lights. A man in a pink dhoti and kurta-style top, wearing a striped orange-and-pink turban and layered rudraksha malas with white beaded ornaments, raises his right hand over a devotee's head while holding a folded white paper in his left. Beside him, a bare-chested monk in orange robes and red-framed glasses holds a red box of offerings. At the far right, a man in white dhoti holds a tray of red fruit and sweets. Devotees in casual clothes stand behind metal barrier posts, some with hands folded. A video camera on a tripod is visible above the crowd.2011-12-27A 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.2011-12-27December 29 20112011-12-29December 27 20112011-12-27A 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.2011-12-27December 27 20112011-12-27July 14 20112011-07-14