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A photograph of a darshan moment at a crowded convention hall. A man in a turquoise turban and white kurta with a red garland over his shoulder places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in an orange-and-red striped shirt, whose eyes are closed. Behind them a second man in white with an orange shawl stands close, and many seated delegates in white and light clothing fill the background beside a standing fan.

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A 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.2008-02-09A 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.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09Photograph of a crowded indoor convention hall with many attendees. In the foreground, a man in a white outfit and a bright turquoise turban, with long dark hair and a garland of orange and red flowers, extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a young man in a checked short-sleeved shirt. Around them, men in white shirts and dark trousers, several wearing identification badges, watch closely, and a crowd of people fills the background under overhead fans and banners. The image appears to show a darshan moment at an event.2008-02-09A crowded indoor darshan scene at a convention hall, with many people in white and cream clothing standing and moving behind a pedestal fan. In the foreground, a man in a turquoise turban and white robe, with long dark hair and a red-orange garland, places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt who has his eyes closed. Other young men in white shirts and checked shirts stand nearby, one wearing an ID badge on a lanyard.2008-02-09A seated figure in a white garment with a turquoise-blue turban and long dark hair, wearing a red and orange cloth over the shoulder, places a hand on the forehead of a young man in a yellow-green shirt who has his eyes closed, as in a blessing darshan. Beside them, a young man in a blue shirt looks on, with a standing electric fan at left and a large crowd of seated devotees in white and saffron clothing filling the hall behind.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A photograph of a darshan moment at a large indoor gathering. A figure on the left wears a pale blue turban and white embroidered garment with a red-orange shawl, one arm raised with palm open toward a young man. The young man in a light blue-and-white striped shirt with a conference badge stands with eyes closed and arms outstretched, receiving the blessing. Behind them, a second man with a mustache and a crowd of devotees in white clothing fill the hall.2008-02-09Photograph of a darshan session at a large indoor gathering. A figure in a turquoise and white turban and flowing white robe, with long dark hair, sits at the front and touches the forehead of a man in a cream embroidered shirt with an ID badge, who has his eyes closed and hands raised in reverence. A young man in cream clothes with an orange shawl, rudraksha mala and a red tilak sits at lower right. A crowd of seated devotees in mixed colours fills the background across a red carpet. Swamiji (probable) is the turbaned figure giving darshan: he wears a turquoise turban and a robe with a red-orange shawl, and his long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial clothing are the qualifying cues.2008-02-09A photograph at a large indoor gathering. In the foreground, a man in a pale turquoise turban and white robe with a red-orange garland places his hand on the forehead of a young man in a light blue checked shirt, who has his eyes closed and his other hand raised in a palm-out gesture, appearing to receive darshan. The turbaned man has long dark hair and a long beard. Behind them, a dense crowd of people in white, orange and colourful saris and kurtas fills the hall, with a standing fan at left. The young man wears an ID badge clipped to his shirt pocket.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09