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January 28 2011

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A group of about fifteen people sit closely together in a living room for a gathering, many on a dark red leather sofa and others on the floor in front. A Mexican flag hangs on the wall behind them, and a framed painting of a seated figure in orange robes hangs at upper right beside a shelf with framed photos and small statues. Women in red, grey, black, white and orange sweaters and a boy in a dark sweater sit in the foreground, and a man in a patterned shirt sits cross-legged at the upper right. Candles and flowers are on a side table, and a chandelier hangs above.2011-01-28A group of about ten people sit cross-legged on a grey carpet in a hall meditating with eyes closed. In the foreground a woman with blonde hair wears a pastel floral sari and beaded necklaces. Beside her a woman with dark curly hair wears a white sari with a red border. Further back a man in white dhoti-style clothing with a gold border sits at left, and a man in a green t-shirt and jeans sits at right. Behind them stand a row of decorated deity murti figures in colourful robes, and a gilded golden throne-like seat with a framed painting of a deity stands against the left wall.2008-10-16A photograph of a large hall with a seated congregation of devotees meditating on a patterned red and gold carpet. Many people sit cross-legged with eyes closed and hands in prayer or resting on laps. Several wear white garments, with some in white shawls and others in saffron, red or green, and many wear rudraksha-style beaded malas and name badges. Standing figures and white-draped tables with glassware appear at the back of the room. A leopard-print cushion and white rug lie in the lower right foreground.2007-09-04A large hotel ballroom filled with seated devotees in meditation or puja during a Krishna Janmashtami celebration. In the foreground, a man in cream kurta with rudraksha mala sits cross-legged beside a woman in a green jacket with eyes closed. A bearded man in cream clothes and a long rudraksha mala sits centrally, and a woman in white with a mala sits nearby. Many people in white and cream kurtas and saris fill the carpeted room, with some seated on chairs at the back near round tables. A small purple dove logo hangs on the upper left wall, and a camera on a tripod stands among the crowd. Brass items and open books rest on the floor in front.2007-09-04Several people sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats in a meditation or yoga session. In the foreground a woman in a patterned kurta with a red and white striped scarf and dark trousers presses one fingertip to her nostril in a nasal breathing practice, her eyes closed. To her left a woman in a white jacket sits with eyes closed and hands resting on her knees. Behind them a grey-haired man in a dark tracksuit and other seated participants in white clothing sit with eyes closed. The background shows rows of small orange-clad figurines on shelves.2011-02-19A photograph of a large hall during a seated meditation session. In the foreground, several women with eyes closed sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats; one in white salwar kameez wears a silver pendant and another in white top wears a long mala necklace. Behind them, many devotees in white clothes sit in rows, and colourful tasselled hangings in orange, blue and yellow hang from the ceiling.2010-10-10A group of about a dozen people sit in meditation on a patterned beige rug in a bright room with white walls and a parquet floor. In the foreground a man in a dark grey hooded top and red trousers, with bangles on his wrist, sits cross-legged with eyes closed and hands in a mudra. To the right a woman in an orange t-shirt printed with a portrait and white trousers, wearing a red bead mala, kneels with eyes closed. Around them others in white and casual clothes sit in a circle, including an older woman with grey hair in a white cardigan. Two cream-cushioned chairs and a white-draped bed sit behind them, with gold figurines on a black cabinet at the back. +1 copiesA photograph inside a large hall with white fabric ceiling and colourful hanging tassel banners. In the foreground a woman with long blonde hair in a braid, wearing white clothes and a yellow cushion, sits with palms pressed together in prayer on blue-and-white striped mats. To the right a bald man in white clothes, glasses and a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded. Behind them other people in white sit on mats, one wearing a white head wrap, with water bottles on the floor. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2010-08-30A group of about two dozen people sit closely together on the floor and on a brown leather sofa in a home living room, facing toward the camera's left as if watching a screen. In front, a man in a white sweater and glasses sits beside a boy in a dark sweater and a woman in a light top. A handwritten white sign reads JUAREZ MEXICO on the fireplace mantel, and a Mexican flag hangs behind the sofa. A framed picture of a seated figure in orange and gold garments hangs on the wall, with flowers on a side table and a glass of water nearby. Most attendees wear white, grey or pastel tops.2011-01-28A large hall with patterned gold wallpaper and wall sconces holds a seated congregation of meditators on the floor in rows of white, orange, lavender and yellow clothing. In the foreground, a woman in a white dress and white shawl sits cross-legged with hands in mudra on her lap, and beside her a woman in an orange shawl sits with eyes closed. A woman in a lavender wrap and a man in a bright yellow shirt sit nearby. Brass lamps, plates of food and flowers are arranged on a colourful woven mat before them. Behind, rows of guests sit at round tables, a cameraperson stands on the left, and a man in a grey tie-dye shirt wears a blindfold. Dozens of people fill the room, behind and around the foreground.2007-09-04January 28 20112011-01-28A seated yoga session in a hall with a white ceiling and hanging colourful woven bands with orange tassels. In the foreground a woman with long light-brown hair, wearing a pink top and teal trousers, sits cross-legged on a red and white striped mat with her face lifted and eyes closed. Beside her a blonde woman in a white shirt and gold-yellow trousers sits with eyes lowered. Behind them a bald man in white clothes and glasses, with a mala around his neck, sits with eyes closed, and other participants in white clothing sit on mats, some wearing white head cloths. The scene suggests group meditation or pranayama practice.2010-08-30