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A photograph of a crowded indoor assembly hall at a convention. In the foreground, a bearded man in a white robe with a turquoise-blue turban and a red-orange shawl places his right palm on the forehead of a young man in a short-sleeved white-and-yellow plaid shirt with a red wristband and an ID badge, who stands with his right hand over his chest and eyes closed. Behind them, many people in white, cream and saffron clothing fill the hall, and a standing fan is visible at left.

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February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A large indoor convention hall crowded with many delegates, mostly in white and pastel clothing. In the foreground, a bearded man in a white kurta with a turquoise turban and a red-and-orange shawl places his hand on the head of a young man in a blue checked shirt, who raises one finger; another young man in a brown checked shirt stands beside them. Fans and banners hang in the background, and a few men in the lower right watch the scene. a person cues are not clearly established here, so the bearded man is described by role as a devotee giving blessing.2008-02-09A photograph of a darshan moment at a large indoor gathering. A bearded man in a light blue turban and white robe with a red and orange shawl touches the forehead of a young man in a white checked shirt with a name badge. Behind them, a crowd fills the hall, and an orange-clothed man with a rudraksha mala stands nearby. Another young man in a striped red and orange shirt looks on, and a standing fan is visible at left. The turbaned figure's face is not visible and his identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so he is described by role only.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A large indoor convention hall with crowds of seated and standing devotees in white and pastel clothes. In the foreground a man in a turquoise turban and white embroidered kurta, with long dark hair, places his hand on the head of a young man in a checked shirt and lanyard, who stands with hands folded. Ceiling lights, floor fans and a red and orange cloth draped over a seat are visible. The scene resembles darshan at a spiritual gathering.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09Crowded indoor hall at a convention with many attendees. In the foreground a figure in a white garment, wearing a pale blue turban and a long red-orange beaded garland, touches the forehead of a young man in a plaid short-sleeved shirt with an ID badge, who has his palm raised. Beside him a young man in a yellow-and-white striped shirt raises his hand, and a man at lower right bows his head. A floor fan stands at left and a large audience fills the background, including people in white and saffron clothing.2008-02-09A large indoor crowd gathers at a darshan session, with many people seated and standing across a wide hall and a ceiling fan at the left edge. In the foreground a man in a white garment with a pale blue patterned turban and a red-and-orange shawl lays his hand on the forehead of a young man in a light green shirt whose eyes are closed. Another young man in a white and grey striped shirt stands beside them with his palm raised. The scene suggests a blessing being given to a devotee. The figure in the turban shows long dark hair and a white outer garment, which is an appearance cue but not enough to confirm identity, so the figure is recorded as a person giving blessing.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09