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Indoor darshan at a large convention hall. In the foreground, a figure in a turquoise head wrap and white garment with a red-orange shawl places a hand on the forehead of a woman in a white sari with red border, who has her eyes closed. A second woman in a red-and-gold sari stands beside her. Behind them, a crowd of devotees in white and pastel saris and kurtas raise their hands. A white pedestal fan and red floor carpet are visible.

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A 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 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.2008-02-09A 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.2008-02-09February 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 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09Photograph 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 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.2008-02-09February 09 20082008-02-09A 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.2008-02-09