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A large crowd fills a hall at a convention, with many people standing and some raising their hands. In the foreground, a figure in white with a light blue turban and long dark hair stands on a raised platform, placing a hand on the head of a young man in a pink checked shirt with a badge and raised arm. Another young man in a green plaid shirt stands beside them, his hand also raised. Ceiling lights and banners are visible behind the crowd, with a fan at left. The scene resembles a darshan blessing.

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February 09 20082008-02-09A photograph of a darshan moment in a large hall filled with a dense crowd of devotees, many in white, saffron and orange clothing. In the foreground a man in a white robe and a pale turquoise turban, with long dark hair, places his hand on the forehead of a man in a pink-and-white plaid shirt who stands with both arms raised in devotion. A woman in a floral sari with an ID badge watches nearby. Behind them rows of people fill the space under orange banners.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09Photograph 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.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A young man in a white checked shirt with a lanyard badge stands with his head bowed while a figure in a turquoise turban and white robe, with long dark hair and a red-and-orange garland, lays a hand on his forehead. A large crowd of seated people in white and colourful saris and kurtas fills the hall behind, with a standing fan at the left edge. The turbaned figure wears a turquoise head wrap and red garland, and is shown giving a blessing gesture, consistent with darshan at a convention, though the turban and robes are not clearly enough distinctive to name the figure with confidence.2008-02-09A photo of a darshan moment at a large indoor convention hall, with many people in white clothing visible in the background. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair and a sky-blue turban, wearing a white long-sleeved kurta, reaches forward with his right hand and touches the forehead of a young man in a white shirt, who raises his own hand. Beside them a woman in a pink patterned sari and another woman in an orange-red sari stand close. A small figure of a presenter-side person appears at left with orange cloth. Fans and white-clad devotees fill the background of the hall.2008-02-09A large indoor crowd gathers on a red carpeted floor at a convention hall, with white plastic chairs and many people seated and standing. In the foreground, a bearded man in a white embroidered kurta and a turquoise turban raises his right hand and presses it onto the forehead of a young man in a white shirt, who has his palms pressed together in reverence. A young man in white with an orange shawl sits at the right edge. The room has pedestal fans and tall pillars. Partially visible white and orange fabrics are in the lower frame. The bearded man's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the identification is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-02-09Photograph from a large indoor convention hall with a dense crowd of many people in white and cream clothing behind the foreground. In the foreground, a bearded man in a turquoise turban and white embroidered outfit with an orange-and-red sash extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a man in a white shirt with an ID badge, who has his palms raised. Probable Swamiji (appearance-based: turquoise turban, long hair and beard, white robes with an orange sash), giving darshan to a delegate. Other men in white shirts with lanyards stand nearby, and a red carpeted aisle runs through the hall.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.2008-02-09A 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 photograph at an indoor convention crowded with many seated and standing delegates in white and light clothing. In the foreground a bearded man with long dark hair wears a pale turquoise turban and a white embroidered kurta, his arms extended with palms raised toward the head of a young man in a striped white shirt who bends forward to receive the gesture. Behind them a woman in a dark embroidered shawl and white top, a small name badge on her chest, watches, with a red-orange cloth draped near her. Large crowd fills the background, with a standing fan at left and a red floor covering. The bearded man is a person candidate based on the long hair, turban and white clothing, but this is uncertain.2008-02-09