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Indoor convention hall with red floor and overhead lights. A man in a turquoise turban and white robe with turquoise beaded trim places his hand on the head of a young woman in a red and pink dupatta who holds her hands together in reverence, a Darshan-style blessing. Around them, many people in white shirts and dhotis stand, some wearing identity lanyards, and a standing fan is visible at right. Another man at lower left wears an orange shawl and a beaded necklace. Swamiji (probable): the turquoise-turbaned man has long swept-back hair, ornate beaded clothing and a turban, matching the page's account of darshan at the convention; identity is appearance-based only.

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February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A large crowd fills an indoor hall at a convention. In the foreground, a man in a light blue turban and a white robe with a blue shawl stands and places his right hand on the forehead of a young woman in a pink top and white skirt with a long braid, who bows her head with her hands folded. Behind them, many men in white shirts and some in striped shirts and orange headbands stand or sit on a red-carpeted floor. Swamiji (probable): the turbaned man has long dark hair, a blue turban and a blue-and-gold shawl over white robes, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, performing darshan with a blessing touch. The image is an in-person photograph of the blessing.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 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A seated man in a turquoise turban and long swept-back dark hair, wearing white and a turquoise-and-gold shawl, places his right hand on the forehead of a young woman in a green sari with gold bangles and a braid, who holds her palms together. Behind them a large crowd of mostly men in white and checked shirts fills an indoor hall with fans and lights visible. The seated figure appears to match the a person cues of long hair, a turban and ornate shawl, giving darshan to a devotee.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A photograph of a darshan blessing at a large indoor hall with rows of seated attendees and overhead lights. In the foreground a seated man in a white robe with a turquoise and gold-trimmed shawl and a turquoise turban, long dark hair falling behind him, extends his right hand and places his left palm on the head of a young woman in a cream and pink sari with gold bangles, her head bowed. Behind them a young man in a blue checked shirt sits watching, and people in white and light shirts fill the background.2008-02-09Photo of an indoor evening convention hall crowded with many devotees, mostly young men in white shirts and some in headbands. In the right foreground a man in a turquoise and gold turban, long dark hair, white robes and a turquoise shawl with gold edging places his hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt, while a young woman in a striped sari and a devotee with raised hand stand nearby. A white ceiling fan and tall pillars are visible.2008-02-09Indoor 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.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09