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A photograph of a darshan session at a large indoor convention hall, with a crowd of many delegates, mostly young women in salwar kameez and sarees, standing close together. In the foreground a man in white clothing with a light blue turban and a long orange-red shawl places his hand on the forehead of a young woman in a brown patterned saree with eyes closed. Beside her, another woman in an orange-red saree raises her palm in greeting. Several delegates wear name badges, and a standing fan is visible at left.

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February 09 20082008-02-09A photograph of a large indoor darshan session with a crowd of many people in white and coloured clothing filling the hall. In the foreground, a person in white with a pale blue turban and a red-and-orange shawl places a hand on the forehead of a young woman in a light blue salwar outfit, while another young woman in an orange-red saree with a gold necklace raises her hand beside them. A standing fan stands at left and the red-carpeted floor is visible. The a person candidate's cues are a blue turban and red-orange shawl, but the figure's face and identity are not clearly established, so the appearance is uncertain.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A photograph of a darshan session in a large hall crowded with young women and girls. In the foreground, a figure in a white garment with a red and orange shawl and a turquoise turban places a hand on the forehead of a young woman in a multicoloured polka-dot top and gold necklace. Behind her, a woman in a red-bordered sari and another in a white garment raise their hands in devotion. The crowd fills the background, and a floor fan is visible at left.2008-02-09Photograph of a darshan moment at a large indoor gathering. A figure with long dark hair and a turquoise turban, wearing a white top with a red-and-orange patterned shawl, places a hand on the forehead of a young woman in a cream salwar suit and thin gold necklace, her eyes closed. Beside her a woman in a red saree with white border holds up a hand in a gesture of receiving. Behind them a crowd of delegates in white and pastel clothes fills the hall, and a standing electric fan is at the left edge.2008-02-09A figure in a pale turquoise turban and white robe with a red-orange shawl stands in the foreground, one hand raised and placed on the forehead of a young woman in a white and cream sari with a gold-trimmed border who has her eyes closed. Behind them, a large hall is filled with many women in white saris and salwar kameez, some in red and pink. A white pedestal fan stands at left and a delegate badge is pinned to the young woman's sari. The scene suggests a darshan blessing given to attendees at a convention.2008-02-09A photograph at a large indoor convention hall during darshan. A man in white robes and a turquoise turban, with long dark hair and a red-and-orange garland across his chest, reaches out and touches the forehead of a woman in a white sari with a maroon blouse and gold bangles. Beside her, another woman in a red sari with gold border raises an open palm. Behind them a dense crowd of mostly young people in white and pastel clothing stands and sits, with a floor fan at the left edge. Appearance cues include the turban, long hair, garland and white robes; the page indicates Swamiji was present, so this is a probable identification. The setting suggests a convention darshan gathering.2008-02-09A photograph of a darshan at a large convention hall, with many young women and girls in white, cream and blue salwar and saris crowded behind. In the foreground a man in a turquoise head wrap and white embroidered kurta with an orange-red shawl places his right hand on the forehead of a young woman in a maroon dupatta and cream dress, who has her eyes closed. Beside her another young woman in a red-bordered sari raises her palm in reverence, and a name badge is pinned to the first woman's dress. A ceiling fan is visible at the upper left. The man's appearance is consistent with the probable presence of a person, though this is uncertain.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A photograph of a darshan moment in a crowded hall. In the foreground a person in a white top with a pale turquoise turban and a red-orange shawl touches the forehead of a young woman in a yellow-green and white sari and bangles, who stands with eyes closed and one palm raised. Behind them a large crowd of people, many in white clothes, fills the hall, with a few pale-clad figures in the background and a red carpet visible at left. The turban-wearing figure's long dark hair and ornate clothing are visible cues, and the page places a person at this event, so the figure may be a person, giving darshan to a delegate.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A photograph of a crowded indoor darshan at a convention hall. In the foreground a man in white clothing with a teal turban and an orange-and-red shawl places his palm on the forehead of a young woman in a pink, blue and white floral sari with a name badge. Behind her, many women in white, green and orange saris stand close together, and a pedestal fan is visible at left.2008-02-09