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Photograph of a darshan session at a large convention hall, with a crowd of white-clad and saffron-clad devotees filling the background. In the foreground, a bearded man in a light blue turban and white robes, with long hair and a red-and-orange wrap, extends his hands to bless a young woman in white. Beside her, a boy with raised hands receives blessing, and a young man in cream-and-white clothing with an orange sash and rudraksha mala kneels with eyes closed. A pedestal fan stands at the left edge.

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A photograph of a darshan session at a large indoor convention hall. A man in white robes and a pale blue turban leans forward and places his right hand on the forehead of a young boy in a white collared shirt who kneels before him with hands folded. Behind them, seated and standing devotees fill the hall, many women wearing white saris and salwar kameez, some in orange and pink. Pale blue and white banners hang in the background and a red carpeted walkway runs through the crowd. The man in the turban is a person by appearance: a light blue turban and white robes with a long swept-back hair, though the cues are limited.2008-02-09A photograph of a crowded hall during a darshan session. In the foreground, a figure in white robes and a pale blue turban stands on a raised white-draped platform, extending both arms and placing hands on the heads of devotees. Devotees in white, cream and pink or orange saris and kurtas stand close together, one young man in white with raised palms receiving the blessing. A man in an orange-bordered cream shawl stands at right, and a red-carpeted aisle runs through a large crowd of many people in white and bright saris beneath a white ceiling and a floor fan at left. Several people in the crowd are visible, many more are partially seen.2008-02-09Photograph of a darshan session at a large indoor convention hall with a crowd of many delegates standing and seated behind. In the foreground a man in a pale turquoise and white turban and a sparkly turquoise-and-white shawl over white robes leans forward and places his hands on the forehead of a seated woman in a white sari with a long braid and gold bangle. The turbaned man has long dark hair and distinctive ceremonial attire, consistent with a person presence giving darshan; he is in person. Behind them delegates in white shirts and orange lanyards stand among rows of people, and a blue electric fan is visible at right.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A photo from a large indoor convention hall with white tent-like ceiling and a crowd of mostly men in white shirts and white dhotis. In the foreground, a bearded man in a turquoise turban, long swept-back dark hair, and a white robe with turquoise shawl stands on a raised platform, placing his right hand on the head of a young woman in a turquoise blouse with a long braid and hands in prayer. Beside her, a young man in a cream kurta with orange-red shawl bends toward them. A standing fan and an air cooler are visible at upper right.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A figure in a turquoise turban and white robe with a long orange-and-red shawl places his hand on the forehead of a young woman in white with closed eyes and raised palms, giving blessing in a crowded hall. Behind them, many people in white and orange-yellow saris and kurtas stand close together, and an electric pedestal fan is visible at upper left. The figure has long dark hair and a turquoise turban wrapped around the head, with a shawl over the white garment; the appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference but cannot be confirmed.2008-02-09A crowded indoor event hall with many white-clad attendees. In the foreground, a man with a long dark beard and swept-back long hair wears a turquoise-blue turban and a blue-and-white shawl over white clothing; he is touching the forehead of a young man in a striped orange-and-brown kurta. A woman in white with a long braid and bangles reaches toward the same devotee, and another young man in white stands to the left. Behind them, a large crowd in white clothing fills the hall, with a standing fan and stage lights visible. Swamiji (probable): the bearded figure in turquoise turban and blue-white shawl, giving blessing to a devotee.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09