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A photograph of a darshan moment in a crowded hall. A figure in white clothing with a pale blue turban and a long red-orange flower garland presses a hand to the forehead of a bald, moustached man in a grey-and-white checked short-sleeved shirt, who has closed his eyes. A small red vibhuti or kumkum mark is visible on his forehead. Behind them, many people in white and light clothing fill the space, and a pedestal fan is visible at the left edge. The blue-turbaned figure has long dark hair and wears a white garment with blue embroidery at the sleeve. The man in checks is the central recipient; a young man in a white shirt stands at the right, and the background is densely packed with devotees.

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February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A crowded indoor hall at a convention where a person in a pale blue turban and white kurta, with long dark hair and a red shawl visible from behind, places a hand on the forehead of a young man in a grey shirt with an ID badge, who has his eyes closed. Other people in white and orange clothing stand around in the crowd, and a ceiling fan is visible at left.2008-02-09Photograph at an evening darshan session with a crowd behind. In the foreground, a man seen from behind wears a turquoise crinkled turban, long dark hair, a white kurta and a red shawl or wrap over one shoulder, his right hand raised to the forehead of a young man in a pale grey-green shirt who stands with eyes closed. Another man in a light shirt stands to the right with a raised hand. A pedestal fan stands at left and many seated devotees in white and colourful clothes fill the background. The turbaned figure's bare long hair and red wrap are consistent with the page's a person reference, but the face is not visible, so identity remains uncertain.2008-02-09Crowded 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.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09Photo of a devotee receiving blessing at an indoor gathering. A figure in a turquoise turban and white robe with a red-and-orange shawl places a hand on the forehead of a young man with eyes closed, wearing a brown short-sleeved shirt and a red thread necklace. Behind them an orange-sashed attendee in white stands near a fan, and a crowd of seated and standing people fills the hall. Some figures appear to be a person (appearance-based candidate: long hair, turban, red-orange shawl and white robe), giving darshan.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09Photograph of a seated figure in a pale blue turban and white embroidered robe with a red-and-orange cloth draped over the lap, placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt during darshan at a large indoor convention. A younger man in white stands beside them, with a spectator in an orange shirt nearby. Behind them a dense crowd of delegates in white and light clothing fills a hall with a standing fan at left.2008-02-09A 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.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09