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Photograph of an indoor evening gathering with a large crowd of men and boys in white clothes behind a barrier. In the foreground a figure in a turquoise and white turban and long white robe with a turquoise sparkle pattern, a red-orange shawl and long dark hair stands leaning forward with palms raised and touching the head of a woman in a white sari with a red border and gold bangles, who has her hands joined. Beside her a man in a white shirt with a red tilak mark on his forehead stands with palms pressed together in namaste. A portable cooler is visible at upper right. The figure with the turban and long hair shows distinctive clothing cues, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable) in a live gathering, giving darshan to devotees.

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A large indoor hall crowded with devotees during a darshan session. In the foreground, a man in a light blue shirt kneels with eyes closed and a tear-streaked face while a robed figure in a turquoise turban and turquoise shawl, with long dark hair and a red-orange flower garland, places a hand on his head. A woman in a blue sari with a long braid raises her hands in front of them. Behind, many seated and standing men in white clothes and some in orange cloth watch, and a pedestal fan is visible at the right edge.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09Indoor convention hall with overhead lights and a crowd of mostly young men in white shirts and white clothing standing behind a metal barrier. In the foreground a bearded man in white robes with a turquoise-blue turban and a turquoise-and-white shawl leans forward, his hands raised to the head of a woman in a white sari with a red-and-gold border and a long braid. Probable Swamiji (long dark hair, turquoise turban, ornate shawl) gives darshan to a devotee, placing his hand on her head. Other devotees with folded hands reach toward him, and a standing fan is visible at right.2008-02-09A seated man in a turquoise-and-white turban and a white kurta with a turquoise shawl gives darshan, placing his palm on the head of a young woman in a white and pink salwar with gold bangles, who has her hands folded in devotion. The seated man has long dark hair and a flowing beard; a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long hair, turban and ornate turquoise shawl. Behind them a large crowd of young men in white shirts fills a hall, with a white chair and a fan at the right edge.2008-02-09A large crowd of mostly young men in white and light clothing fills a hall, many with raised hands. In the foreground, a man in a turquoise turban and white embroidered kurta with a turquoise shawl and a red-orange garland sits on a white seat, extending his hand to touch the head of a young woman in a white sari with a long braid, who holds her hands together near him. Another man in a dark red shirt stands beside him. Electric fans and a white cooler are visible at the right edge.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09Photo of a darshan session in a large hall crowded with seated and standing attendees, many in white. A figure in a turquoise and white turban, long dark hair, white embroidered robe and a red-and-turquoise shawl sits on a white chair, hands raised toward a young man in a checked shirt with eyes closed who is receiving blessing. Two young women in braids and traditional dress raise their hands nearby, and an air cooler stands at the right edge. The scene shows darshan at a convention.2008-02-09Large indoor convention hall with red floor and rows of white-shirted attendees. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair, a turquoise turban, a white robe and a turquoise shawl raises his hands toward a woman in a white sari with a red border and gold bangles, who lifts her hands in response. Other devotees surround them, and a woman at the lower left wears a gold necklace and holds a red-and-gold object.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A large indoor convention hall filled with many white-clad attendees standing and raising their hands. In the foreground, a seated figure with long dark hair wears a turquoise turban, a white robe with turquoise shawl, and a red garment beneath, with palms pressed together in greeting. Beside them, a woman in a blue and white sari with gold bangles bows with hands joined, and a man in a white shirt raises one hand. A young person with curly hair and a saffron-coloured cloth sits at the lower left. Industrial fans and white pillars are visible in the background, and a pale red carpet runs along the floor.2008-02-09A photograph of a seated spiritual teacher giving darshan at a large gathering in a hall, with a crowd of devotees behind him. The seated figure wears a white robe with a turquoise shawl and a turquoise turban, and has long dark hair. He is touching the forehead of a young woman in a green saree with a long braid, while his hands are raised in blessing. Several men in white and light clothing stand and sit in the crowd behind, and a cooler sits at the right edge. The event is recorded as a convention darshan session. Swamiji (probable) is seated in a white robe with a turquoise shawl and turban, long hair, giving darshan to a devotee.2008-02-09