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A photograph of an evening crowd event. In the left foreground, a man in a light blue turban and white embroidered top with a red-orange shawl stands with his long hair down and places his hand on the head of a man in a white shirt, who stands with palms pressed together in a gesture of devotion. Behind them, many people in white and colourful clothes fill the hall, with a stacked crowd and a standing fan visible at the left edge.

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A photograph of a crowded outdoor darshan at a convention. A bearded man in a white embroidered kurta with a pale turquoise turban and matching turquoise sash stands at left, one hand raised and resting on the head of a young male devotee in a white shirt, who has his palms joined. Behind them a large crowd of mostly men and boys in white and light-coloured clothing fills the space, with a red and orange cloth draped over a seated figure at the lower left.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09Photograph of a crowded indoor darshan session. A man on the left wears a white robe, a turquoise turban and has long dark hair; he extends his right hand in blessing toward a young man in a checked collared shirt. Behind him, a young man in a blue shirt bows with his hands raised to his head. Dense crowds of devotees in white, saffron and pastel clothing fill the hall behind, with pillars visible. The appearance-based cues of the turban, long hair and white robe are present, so the blessing figure is a probable match for a person, but the face is not clearly visible; the figure is physically present.2008-02-09A photograph of a crowded evening gathering with a man in a white embroidered kurta and a pale turquoise turban pressing his palm to the forehead of a young man in a checked orange-and-white shirt. Behind them, many devotees in white and orange clothing fill the hall, with others reaching forward with hands together. The man in the turban has long dark hair and a full beard, with a white-clad figure in a person presentation giving darshan to devotees. Partially visible people crowd the background of a convention hall.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A figure in a white garment with a turquoise crinkled turban and a red-and-orange floral garland places a hand on the forehead of a young man in a black shirt and an attendee badge, who stands with his other hand raised. Several men in colourful shirts and white kurtas watch nearby, and a crowd fills the hall behind them with a red floor covering visible. A standing fan is at left. Appears to be a darshan blessing at a large gathering.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A photograph of a darshan session in a crowded hall with pillars and hanging yellow and orange banners. A bearded man in a white robe and a pale turquoise turban stands at left, his right hand raised and pressed onto the head of a young man in a checked orange-and-white shirt who has both hands raised. Behind them a dense crowd of mostly men in white shirts and dhotis, and some women in saris, watches or waits. The bearded man's appearance and turban are consistent with the page's a person reference, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone; he is described here by role as the person giving blessing.2008-02-09A photograph of a large indoor gathering at night. In the foreground a man in white robes and a light blue turban, with long dark hair and a red floral garland across his chest, places his hand on the forehead of a young man in a grey checked shirt who has his eyes closed. Behind them several people in white and striped shirts sit or stand, and a pedestal fan is visible at left. a person is the robed figure in the blue turban and red garland, shown in an active blessing gesture, so the a person value is in_person. Several delegates wear name badges on their shirts. The visible crowd suggests well over twenty people, though only a portion is clearly seen.2008-02-09