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A photograph of a crowded indoor event where a figure in a light blue turban and a light blue shawl over white clothing, with long dark hair and a red garland, places a hand on the forehead of a young man in a checked white-and-yellow shirt with a conference ID badge. The young man's eyes are closed and his other hand is raised. Behind them, a large crowd of people in white and light clothing fills the hall, and a fan is visible at the right edge. The image shows a blessing-style touch on the forehead in a gathering setting.

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A man in a turquoise turban and white embroidered kurta with a red-orange shawl places his hand on the head of a young man in a light blue checked shirt, who has his palms pressed together in reverence. The turbaned man has long dark hair and a beard, and appears to be giving darshan or blessing at a convention. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white, pink and yellow garments fills the hall, and some wear delegate badges. Swamiji (probable): the turbaned man in a turquoise turban, white kurta and red-orange shawl, with long dark hair and beard, is giving blessing to the devotee.2008-02-09A photograph of a man in a grey-and-white striped shirt with a convention badge standing with eyes closed and one arm raised, while a robed figure with long dark hair, a light blue turban and a red-and-orange garland places a hand on his forehead. The blessing figure wears white clothing with blue embroidered panels. Behind them a large crowd of delegates stands in a hall, with a woman in a yellow and white outfit in the lower left.2008-02-09A photo from a crowded indoor convention hall at night, with many people in white and red-bordered clothes behind. In the foreground a seated-or-standing young man in a checked short-sleeved shirt with a visible ID badge lowers his eyes while a robed figure in a light blue turban and blue-and-white embroidered garment with a red-orange garland places a hand on his forehead in a blessing gesture, a darshan moment. The man raises his other hand, wearing a red thread and a gold bracelet. A white electric fan is visible at right. Probable Swamiji (probable) is the blessing figure, identified by the swept-back long dark hair, the turban, and the ornate blue garment with red garland cues; he gives darshan to a delegate.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A large indoor crowd of many young men in light shirts and white kurtas fills the hall. In the foreground, a bearded man in a checked short-sleeved shirt with an ID badge and raised palm stands before a figure in a turquoise turban, a red and white flower garland and a turquoise-and-white robe with long dark hair. The turbaned figure places a hand on the man's forehead in blessing, as darshan, with another man's palm raised beside them. A ceiling fan and banners appear at the edge of the frame. a person: the turbaned figure has long dark hair, a turban and ornate robes, and is giving darshan to delegates.2008-02-09Photograph of a large indoor convention hall crowded with many people in the background. In the foreground, a robed figure in a turquoise turban and white embroidered garment with a red-and-orange shawl places a hand on the forehead of a young man in a striped button-up shirt with a name badge, whose eyes are closed and whose raised hand is open. The figure has long dark hair and gold bangles, and the spectators behind wear white and orange clothing. The figure matches the appearance-based candidate for Swamiji (probable) through the turban, long hair and ornate layered clothing, and is shown giving blessing to a delegate.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A photograph of a darshan moment in a crowded hall. A young man in a light blue collared shirt with a name badge and a pen in his pocket stands with his eyes open while a person in a turquoise turban and a turquoise and white embroidered garment with a red-and-white border touches his forehead with one hand. The turbaned figure has long dark hair. The young man's right hand is raised palm-outward, and wrist bands are visible. Behind them a large crowd of men in white and striped shirts stands in the background, with a partially visible woman at the lower left.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A photograph of a crowded indoor assembly hall where a young man in a checked short-sleeved shirt and an ID badge stands with eyes closed and one hand raised, while a figure in a turquoise turban and blue-and-white robe with long dark hair and a red-orange garland places a hand on his forehead. Many other young men in white shirts and some women are visible in the background. The figure has distinctive long hair, a turban and a garland, so a person is shown as a physical presence, giving darshan to a delegate. Tamil Nadu convention setting.2008-02-09