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A crowded indoor hall at a convention, with many people in white and bright clothing and rows of ceiling lights overhead. In the foreground a bearded man in a turquoise turban and white embroidered robe leans forward and places his right palm on the forehead of a young man in a white checked shirt, who lowers his head to receive blessing. Two young men in red and maroon checked shirts stand beside them, and an orange cloth hangs at the robed man's side. The setting appears to be a darshan line at a large gathering.

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A photograph of a large indoor hall crowded with seated and standing devotees in white and pastel clothing at an evening convention. In the foreground, a bearded man in white robes with a pale blue turban is embracing a young man in a white shirt, who raises his arms high. Another man in a checked shirt stands beside them, and a man in white with a rudraksha-style mala touches a devotee's head at lower right. Red carpeting, white pillars and a hanging drum-like decoration appear in the background.2008-02-09A photograph of a darshan moment at a large indoor convention hall with red carpet and many seated white-clad attendees behind. A bearded man in a white kurta and a turquoise-blue turban with long flowing hair and an orange-red shawl leans forward and places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a white striped shirt, who has his palms pressed together in devotion. A second man in a plaid shirt stands close behind, and a boy in white watches at right. Overhead hang orange and saffron banners and bright lights, and a pedestal fan is visible at left. The bearded figure shows appearance cues consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) giving darshan to a delegate, based on his turban, long hair, and orange-red shawl.2008-02-09A large evening crowd at an outdoor convention gathering. In the foreground a man in a white kurta and a light blue turban with long dark hair and beard places his right hand on the forehead of a young man in a white shirt, who stands with eyes lowered. Behind them a second young man in an olive shirt and a man in a red top look on, and a woman in an orange and pink patterned dress bends forward with hands pressed together. The background is filled with many people in white and orange clothing. The blue-turbaned figure's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, a probable identification based on his turban, white robe and long hair, while the blessing gesture suggests darshan.2008-02-09Photograph of a bearded man in a white embellished robe with a light blue turban, extending both hands toward the head of a young boy in a blue-and-white checked shirt during a darshan at a crowded evening gathering. Behind them a dense crowd of mostly white-clad devotees, including a woman in a pink top with a gold chain, watches. a person: the bearded figure wears a light blue turban, a white ornate robe and a red-and-orange wrap, with a long swept-back beard and hair. The page describes this as darshan for delegates at the a person Spurana Convention.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A photograph of a large crowded hall at a convention, with many seated and standing people in white and pastel clothes across a red carpeted floor under bright lights and triangular bunting. In the foreground a man in a white robe and a light turquoise turban stands on a raised platform, reaching out his right hand toward a young man in a white shirt who raises his palm. The turbaned figure's presentation is consistent with the page's reference to a darshan session, though the face is not visible enough to confirm identity, so a person is unsure. Other attendees wear white shirts, kurtas and saris, and a red-orange cloth lies at the lower edge.2008-02-09A photograph of a seated man in a light blue turban and white embroidered kurta with a long orange-and-red shawl draped over his lap, reaching out to place his hand on the forehead of a young man in a yellow-and-white checked shirt. Other devotees in white and pastel clothes, a young woman in red, and a large crowd fill the background of a hall with hanging speakers. The seated man has long dark hair and a turban with distinctive ornate cues, consistent with a person blessing a devotee; the setting suggests a darshan session.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A large indoor convention hall with crowds of seated and standing devotees in white and pastel clothes. In the foreground a man in a turquoise turban and white embroidered kurta, with long dark hair, places his hand on the head of a young man in a checked shirt and lanyard, who stands with hands folded. Ceiling lights, floor fans and a red and orange cloth draped over a seat are visible. The scene resembles darshan at a spiritual gathering.2008-02-09Photograph of a seated figure in a pale blue turban and white embroidered robe with a red-and-orange cloth draped over the lap, placing a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt during darshan at a large indoor convention. A younger man in white stands beside them, with a spectator in an orange shirt nearby. Behind them a dense crowd of delegates in white and light clothing fills a hall with a standing fan at left.2008-02-09Photograph of a crowded indoor convention hall with a standing devotee event. In the foreground, a long-haired figure in a white embroidered garment and a turquoise head wrap extends both arms toward a young man in a white shirt, touching the top of his head with one hand as he reaches up. Two other young men stand behind, one in an orange top and one in white, with a red-and-orange cloth visible at lower left. Raised hands and white-clad devotees fill the background, with a standing fan at left. Appearance-based label: a person, giving blessing with a turquoise turban and long hair, visible in person.2008-02-09