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A 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.

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Photograph 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.2008-02-09Photo of a devotee receiving a blessing at a large indoor gathering. In the foreground a man in a white shirt stands with eyes closed while a person in white with a turquoise-blue turban and long dark hair places a palm on his forehead. Behind them, many seated and standing attendees in white and cream clothes fill a red-carpeted hall, with a red and orange garment visible at lower left and a microphone stand in the background.2008-02-09A large hall crowded with many people at a convention, with white and saffron-clad attendees, overhead lights, and a standing fan at left. In the foreground, a figure seated at left wears a pale blue turban, long dark hair, white embroidered robes and a red-and-orange shawl with a rudraksha mala, and places his right hand on the head of a young man in a blue-and-white striped shirt who stands bowed before him.2008-02-09A 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.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A 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.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A large indoor crowd gathers at a darshan session, with many people seated and standing across a wide hall and a ceiling fan at the left edge. In the foreground a man in a white garment with a pale blue patterned turban and a red-and-orange shawl lays his hand on the forehead of a young man in a light green shirt whose eyes are closed. Another young man in a white and grey striped shirt stands beside them with his palm raised. The scene suggests a blessing being given to a devotee. The figure in the turban shows long dark hair and a white outer garment, which is an appearance cue but not enough to confirm identity, so the figure is recorded as a person giving blessing.2008-02-09A photograph at a large indoor convention hall shows a bearded man in a white robe and pale turquoise turban seated at left, his palms raised toward the head of a young man in a light blue-and-white striped shirt who leans in to receive the blessing. Behind them a dense crowd of delegates, many in white and pastel saris and kurtas, fills the hall under rows of lights and an overhead banner strip. A red and orange shawl or garland hangs from the seated figure. Swamiji (probable) is the bearded man in the turban and white robe, shown giving darshan to a delegate at the Nithyananda Spurana convention. Several people in white kurtas stand at right, and a fan and speaker equipment are visible at left.2008-02-09A photograph of a darshan moment in a large crowded hall. In the foreground, a person in a turquoise-blue turban and white garment, with long dark hair and an orange-and-red garment at the shoulder, presses a hand to the forehead of a young man in a pale beige checked shirt with eyes closed. The young man wears an ID badge on a lanyard reading delegate. Behind them, many people in white and colourful clothing fill the hall, and a stage area with decorations is visible in the background.2008-02-09A photograph from a large indoor convention hall with a crowd of many people in the background, some in white and orange clothing, and a row of hanging orange and yellow triangular pennants along the top. In the foreground, a bearded man in a white embroidered robe with a turquoise turban and turquoise shawl, seated, places his palm on the forehead of a young man in a grey and black t-shirt who has his eyes closed and a fist raised. Other young men in striped shirts and blue clothes stand nearby, and a standing electric fan is at left. The scene suggests a darshan blessing. Swamiji (probable) cues: long beard, turquoise turban and shawl, white embroidered robe.2008-02-09