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A photograph of a darshan moment in an ornate hall. A figure wearing a red turban, rudraksha malas and a red shawl with printed script, and a leopard-print top, places a hand on the head of a man in white kurta who has a red-printed shawl draped over his shoulders and is bowing with his hands raised to his face. To the left stands a gilded carved throne with red cushions. Behind them a silver staff stands in front of a golden deity murti, and white-clad devotees with orange lanyards stand in the background. The visible cues on the turbaned, rudraksha-adorned figure are consistent with the a person candidate, so the appearance-based label applies.

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A woman in a red turban and red shawl printed with script places her hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt, who holds a red shawl with white and black writing. She wears a leopard-print top and rudraksha beads on her wrist and neck. Behind them, a gilded pillar stands near a red-draped wall, with several people in white and red garments in the background and a woman in a white shawl with red beads at the right edge.2015-05-07A woman in a red turban and red shawl with printed text stands at left, her right hand raised to the forehead of a middle-aged man in a cream shirt with a red printed shawl, who has his palms pressed together. She wears rudraksha beads and a leopard-print top, and holds a silver ceremonial staff. Behind them, several people in white garments and red shawls stand in a warm-lit hall with pink draping at left. The man's eyes are closed and he appears to be receiving a blessing.2015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07A photo of a devotee receiving blessings during an Inner Awakening darshan. A woman in a red turban, red shawl printed with script, rudraksha beads and a leopard-print top presses her hand on the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard, who holds a red printed cloth at his face. Behind them, people in white clothes and a woman with a red-marked forehead stand in a warm-lit hall with red drapes.2015-05-07A woman in a red turban and red shawl printed with Sanskrit text, wearing a rudraksha mala and bracelets, reaches out to bless a young man in white kurta with a red scarf and red ceremonial thread around his neck. Her hand rests on his forehead in a blessing gesture. Behind them, a woman in white with a red mala and red bindi stands near a gold-toned altar setting with a red curtain, and other people in white stand in the background.2015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07May 07 20152015-05-07A photograph of a darshan moment: a woman in a red turban and a leopard-print sleeveless top, wearing rudraksha malas, places her right palm on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt. She holds a red shawl printed with Sanskrit text draped over his shoulders and smiles. Other people stand softly blurred behind them against a dark red backdrop. The man has his palms raised in a receiving gesture, and wears a rudraksha mala and a wristwatch.2015-05-07A photograph of a darshan blessing at a KAILASA event. A woman in a red turban and leopard-print top, wearing rudraksha beads and gold earrings, places her hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt and red shawl. He has a yellow-marked forehead, hands pressed together and eyes closed. The shawl bears repeated Tamil script. Behind them are red drapes, a gold deity murti, a kalasha-style brass pillar, and other devotees in white and orange. Three people are visible.2015-05-07A woman in a red turban and leopard-print top places her hand on the forehead of a smiling older man with grey hair, white shirt and wristwatch. Both wear red shawls printed with repeated script. She also wears red rudraksha beads on her wrist and neck. Behind them, a woman in a red shawl and people in white clothes with red lanyards watch, and a gold-coloured ornament is visible at the top. The setting is a red-draped hall.2015-05-07Inner Awakening darshan in a temple-like hall with red walls. A woman in a red turban and red sash printed with mantra text, wearing rudraksha malas and gold earrings, presses her palm to the forehead of a bald man in a white shirt and red sash. Both raise a hand in a blessing gesture. Behind them, people in white clothes stand and watch, and a golden deity murti is partly visible at upper right.2015-05-07A photo from a darshan session showing a figure in a red turban and a leopard-print sleeveless top with multiple rudraksha malas, raising a palm toward the head of a shaven-headed devotee in a red and orange shawl printed with mantras. The devotee bows forward with eyes closed while the turbaned figure blesses him. Behind them, a smiling woman in a red sari with a rudraksha mala watches, and a red velvet throne cushion and ornamental metal items with fruit appear at the lower left.2015-05-07