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Photograph of a darshan line at an indoor event with red curtains behind. A man in an orange turban, orange garment and layered red and white flower garlands stands behind a red-draped table, raising his right hand in blessing toward a devotee. He holds a folded paper in his left hand. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with orange-streaked forehead stands at the table, holding a tray of sweets. Several devotees with folded hands, one in an orange striped shirt and a boy in a red jacket, stand in line. a person is the central figure, described by the orange turban, orange clothing and garlands, in a blessing role.

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A photograph of a darshan line in a hall. A man in an orange-saffron turban with a long orange sash, wearing a red-and-yellow marigold garland, a rudraksha-style red mala and a large ornate gold pendant, smiles and raises his right hand in blessing over a devotee's head. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis, several with palms pressed together, wait in line. On the right, a man in an orange robe with a tilak on his forehead stands beside a red-draped table holding a tray and offerings. A red curtain and ceiling fixtures are behind them. Swamiji (probable) is the man in the orange turban giving blessings, described by his turban, saffron sash, garland and gold pendant.2011-12-18A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors. A smiling man in a bright orange turban, orange robes and a layered silver-beaded necklace stands at centre, blessing a devotee by touching the top of his head with his right hand; a bangle is visible on his wrist. Beside him a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a red tray with offerings. On the right, a man in white dhoti with a gold border holds a tray of food. Along the left, several devotees in white and light-coloured shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a young man in teal kneels with hands folded. An orange and red decorated arch frames the background, with a purple logo in the top-left corner.2011-12-25December 18 20112011-12-18October 03 20112011-10-03December 11 20112011-12-11December 18 20112011-12-18September 09 20112011-09-09 +1 copiesDecember 18 20112011-12-18December 18 20112011-12-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial darshan in a hall with a colourful painted backdrop. A man wearing an orange and pink turban with a jewelled ornament, a pink shawl, multiple rudraksha malas and a white pearl-and-gold necklace raises his right hand in blessing toward a row of devotees. He holds a brass plate with offerings. Devotees in white, red and grey clothing press their palms together and reach out. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and glasses stands beside him.2011-12-27December 25 20112011-12-25Indoor photo of a blessing or darshan scene in a hall with bright ceiling lights. A figure in a cream-coloured turban and red-and-gold garments with red beaded necklaces and a red tilak stands center, placing a hand on the head of a devotee and holding a folded paper. Beside him a shaved-headed man in an orange saffron robe and glasses, with white markings on his arms, stands near a tray of beads and bangles. On the left, several men in white and pink clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and their hands hold small papers. The setting suggests a pada puja or darshan line. a person is probable, based on the turban, crown-like headwear, and rudraksha necklaces, but the appearance is partly obscured.2011-12-12