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A man in a white kurta with a pale turquoise patterned turban and an orange-red shawl places his right hand on the forehead of a woman in a pink-and-white sari with gold trim, her hands folded in namaste. Behind them, a large crowd of women in white saris and devotees stands in a hall. A woman in orange and red stands at right, hands raised. A white table and a standing fan are visible; the scene reads as darshan, a blessing given to a devotee.

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A photograph of a darshan moment at a large crowded hall. A figure in a pale blue turban and white robe, with long dark hair and a red and orange garland, stands from behind and places a hand on the forehead of a young woman in a white and light blue salwar with a gold necklace, who has her eyes closed. Beside her, a woman in a red and orange sari raises one hand in blessing. Behind them a dense crowd of people in white and pastel clothing fills the room, with a ceiling fan at the left edge.2008-02-09Photograph of a darshan session at a large convention hall. A person in a light blue turban and white robe with a red and orange shawl stands at left, pressing their palm to the forehead of a seated woman in a white garment. Beside her, a woman in a red saree with white blouse raises her hand. Behind them a dense crowd of devotees in white, pink, orange and yellow clothing fills the red-carpeted floor, with a standing fan at upper left.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A photograph of a darshan moment at a large gathering in an indoor hall. A figure in a white kurta with a pale turquoise head wrap and a long red-and-orange shawl stands at left, one hand pressed to the forehead of a young woman in a white sari with floral print who has closed her eyes and holds her other palm open. Beside her a woman in a red-and-orange sari with a beaded necklace stands with hands together. Behind them a dense crowd of delegates, many in white and pastel saris, fills the hall, and a pedestal fan is at left. The figure's identity is not established by visible cues beyond the turquoise head wrap and shawl, so the a person field is set accordingly.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A 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 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 large indoor convention hall with a crowd of several dozen people, mostly women and girls in white and pastel salwar or saris. In the foreground a robed man in a light blue turban and a white garment with an orange-red shawl touches the forehead of a young woman in a maroon shawl and blue embroidered blouse, who holds one palm raised. A standing fan is at left and a woman in orange-and-white sari with a beaded necklace stands at right. Red carpeting covers the floor. The setting suggests darshan at a gathering.2008-02-09A photograph of a darshan session at a convention hall. In the foreground, a figure in a turquoise head wrap and white garment with a red-and-orange shawl extends a raised hand toward the forehead of a woman in a white sari with orange border. Another woman in a blue-and-white outfit and a woman in an orange sari stand nearby, one with a bangle on her raised wrist. Behind them, a large crowd of many people in white, blue and orange clothing fills the room, and a ceiling fan is visible at left. The figure with the turquoise turban appears to be an in-person Swamiji (probable), identified by the turban and white-and-red robes, while the other figures are devotees.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09