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Photograph of a large indoor convention hall filled with seated devotees on red floor mats. In the foreground a man in a pale blue turban and white garment with blue-speckled trim stands with his hand on the head of a young man in a white shirt. Another young man in an orange top has his hands clasped at his face beside them. Swamiji (probable): the standing figure in the blue turban and long dark beard, giving darshan with a blessing touch, identified by his turban, beard and white ceremonial clothing, is the presumed presiding spiritual leader. Behind them many people in white, yellow, orange and saffron clothes sit in rows, with banners and orange lamps hanging from the ceiling.

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February 09 20082008-02-09Photograph of a large indoor convention hall with many seated attendees in white and colourful clothes. In the foreground, a man in a white robe and a light blue turban and a long black beard reaches out and touches the head of a young man in a red shirt, while other young men in white shirts and an ID badge stand nearby. The man in the turban wears a shawl over his shoulder and a white garment. Background shows a crowd, banners and fans at an event.2008-02-09A crowded indoor convention hall with many seated and standing attendees. In the foreground, a figure in a light blue turban and white clothing stands with back to the camera, with a red-and-orange wrap, placing a hand on the head of a man with a short beard in a white shirt and a rudraksha mala. Another man in a white shirt reaches toward him. Men in striped shirts and women in saris, including orange and green tones, fill the background, many seated on the floor in rows.2008-02-09A photograph of a darshan moment at a crowded convention hall. A man in a white robe and a pale turquoise turban stands at left, his hand raised and pressed toward the head of a young man in a beige collared shirt, who has his eyes closed and palms raised. Beside him a woman in a dark blue top and orange skirt has her eyes lowered, and behind them a large crowd of attendees in saris, salwars and white clothing fills the hall, several wearing name badges. A cloth-draped structure and pillars are visible in the background. a person candidate in turquoise turban, not confidently verifiable from appearance alone, so role is given as a man giving blessings.2008-02-09A crowded indoor event where a figure in a white kurta with a long swept-back hairstyle, a light turquoise turban and an orange-and-red garland stands with his hand pressed to the forehead of a young man in a turquoise shirt with a dark rudraksha-style cord and a name badge. The young man extends his other arm forward. Behind them, many delegates in white, orange and yellow clothing fill the hall, and a few people in the back are wearing saffron and red garments.2008-02-09A man in a pale teal turban and cream embroidered kurta stands at left with long hair and beard, raising his right hand to place it on the head of a young man in a striped dark jacket with a gold chain. The young man has his palm raised and a visitor badge on his clothing. Behind them a large hall is densely packed with seated and standing devotees in white, cream and colourful saris and kurtas, on a red floor during a darshan at a convention.2008-02-09Photograph of a large indoor convention hall with a crowd of attendees. In the foreground, a figure in white clothes with a light blue turban-style head wrap places a hand on the head of a young man in a plaid short-sleeved shirt, who raises both arms. A man in a yellow-and-white striped shirt with a badge stands beside them, and another person in an orange garment is partly visible. Other attendees in white and colourful clothing fill the background under strings of triangular flags and bright lights, with a pedestal fan at the left edge.2008-02-09A photograph of a bearded man in a white robe and a turquoise turban extending his arm toward a young man in a light grey shirt, touching the young man's forehead with an open palm during darshan at a large, crowded hall. The turban-wearing figure has long dark hair and a shawl with orange and red patterning; the young man wears a name badge on his shirt. Behind them, many seated and standing devotees in white, orange, and pastel clothing fill the hall, with a few people visible in the foreground. The scene is a blessing given to an attendee in a mass gathering.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A photograph of a large crowded hall at a person Spurana Convention, with many attendees in white and cream clothing and some in orange. In the foreground, a person in a white robe and a light blue turban stands with both arms raised, placing a hand on the forehead of a young man in a yellow plaid shirt, who is receiving blessing. A second man in a striped shirt stands beside them with a hand raised. Overhead are strings of ceiling lights, triangular orange and yellow pennants, and a standing fan at left. Behind them, dense rows of devotees fill the tent.2008-02-09A photo of a darshan moment in a large hall crowded with seated and standing devotees, many in white and orange clothes. In the foreground a man with long dark hair and a light blue turban wearing a white embroidered kurta reaches forward and presses his palms to the forehead of a young boy in a white checked shirt, who holds his own hands up in a folded gesture. Behind them women in white saris and saffron-toned clothing watch, and a banner hangs on the wall. The man's appearance with long hair, a turban and white ceremonial dress is consistent with a person, though the photo is not fully clear. He is blessing the boy in a darshan gesture.2008-02-09Evening darshan at a large convention hall with a dense crowd of devotees seated and standing under strings of lights and hanging orange and yellow decorations. In the foreground, a man in a pale green turban and white kurta with green embroidered sleeves stands and places his hand on the forehead of a man in white clothes, bestowing blessing. Nearby, a young man in a yellow patterned shirt and a bespectacled devotee in white watch closely. Appearance-based candidate: a bearded figure in a green turban and embroidered white kurta, with a person cue of distinctive turban and long hair; the blessing role is conducted by this figure.2008-02-09