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A photograph of a crowded indoor darshan session with a man in the foreground wearing a turquoise and white turban, a white kurta and an orange-red shawl with long dark hair and beard, his right hand pressed on the head of a young woman in a white saree with a red bindi. Behind them, many women and girls in sarees and salwars in white, green, pink and red stand closely together, some with raised hands, and a standing fan is visible at left. The man is only one candidate; the page's a person flag is yes, but the appearance cues are a turban, long hair and an orange shawl without distinctive ornaments, so identity remains uncertain.

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A photograph of a crowded indoor darshan at a convention hall. In the foreground a man in white clothing with a teal turban and an orange-and-red shawl places his palm on the forehead of a young woman in a pink, blue and white floral sari with a name badge. Behind her, many women in white, green and orange saris stand close together, and a pedestal fan is visible at left.2008-02-09A photograph of a darshan moment at a large gathering in an indoor hall. A figure in a white kurta with a pale turquoise head wrap and a long red-and-orange shawl stands at left, one hand pressed to the forehead of a young woman in a white sari with floral print who has closed her eyes and holds her other palm open. Beside her a woman in a red-and-orange sari with a beaded necklace stands with hands together. Behind them a dense crowd of delegates, many in white and pastel saris, fills the hall, and a pedestal fan is at left. The figure's identity is not established by visible cues beyond the turquoise head wrap and shawl, so the a person field is set accordingly.2008-02-09A photograph of a darshan at a large convention hall, with many young women and girls in white, cream and blue salwar and saris crowded behind. In the foreground a man in a turquoise head wrap and white embroidered kurta with an orange-red shawl places his right hand on the forehead of a young woman in a maroon dupatta and cream dress, who has her eyes closed. Beside her another young woman in a red-bordered sari raises her palm in reverence, and a name badge is pinned to the first woman's dress. A ceiling fan is visible at the upper left. The man's appearance is consistent with the probable presence of a person, though this is uncertain.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09Photograph of a darshan moment at a large indoor gathering. A figure with long dark hair and a turquoise turban, wearing a white top with a red-and-orange patterned shawl, places a hand on the forehead of a young woman in a cream salwar suit and thin gold necklace, her eyes closed. Beside her a woman in a red saree with white border holds up a hand in a gesture of receiving. Behind them a crowd of delegates in white and pastel clothes fills the hall, and a standing electric fan is at the left edge.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A photograph of a darshan blessing in a crowded hall. A man in a pale turquoise turban and white embroidered kurta with a red-and-gold shawl stands at left, his right hand pressed to the forehead of a young woman in a white floral-print top with a delegate badge. She has her eyes closed and her palm raised. Behind them, a large crowd of seated and standing people in white, blue and red clothing fills the room, with a wall fan at upper left.2008-02-09A photograph from a convention hall where a man in white robes and a light-blue turban, with long dark hair and a red-and-orange floral garland draped over his shoulder, places his hand on the forehead of a woman in a white top with a gold-beaded necklace and a name badge on her chest. Her hands are raised in a gesture of reception with her eyes closed. Behind them, many people in white and bright saree colours sit and stand, including a woman in orange at right and a young girl in green and white. A ceiling fan is visible at upper left. The turbaned man's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described by role only as a robed figure giving blessing; a relevant presentation cue is his blue turban and garland, but no name is printed on the scene.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09