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Article - November 26 20062006-11-26May 23 20152015-05-23A photograph of a seated meditation or satsang gathering in a hall with white-clothed participants wearing rust-orange shawls and orange lanyards. Several people wear black or red blindfolds or headbands; one bald man in front wears a black blindfold, and a woman in the foreground with hair in a ponytail sits with palms resting together. Others sit with eyes closed in stillness. The background shows a red curtain, a golden decorative element and a brown draped stage.2016-09-30A large group of devotees sits on a white-floored hall in front of a leather-backed brown throne-style chair. Many participants wear white clothes with white blindfolds or headbands over their eyes, while some wear orange, red and saffron garments. A central figure in an orange-and-red robe, red turban, and beaded necklaces sits on the chair with a hand near the face, facing the seated group. A camera on a tripod and a smartphone are at the left edge, and gold decorative items and red chairs appear in the background. Several people are seated closely together during the practice.2015-06-21A seated group of devotees with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes sits on white plastic chairs in a plain hall with curtains and a window behind them. In the foreground a man in a red and navy striped polo shirt with a gold chain and a thin moustache sits upright, and beside him a woman in a red blouse and patterned sari wears a gold necklace. Others in cream, blue and maroon clothes sit in rows, seemingly in a blindfolded meditation or exercise. A small name badge is pinned to some clothing.2009-08-21A large seated group of devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders, most wearing black blindfolds over their eyes. They sit closely packed on a white floor covering in a tent-like hall, many with shaved heads, some holding small objects in their hands. A wooden lectern stands at the left edge and a table with a yellow cloth is visible at the upper right. Several participants are seated in folding chairs among the group. The scene suggests a seated ritual or initiation gathering, though no specific deity or ritual object is clearly identifiable.2015-07-15February 22 2009- Kalpataru Convention at Mysore Karnataka2009-02-22May 23 20152015-05-23A photograph of a seated group of men in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, all wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. They sit on white plastic chairs in rows, with hands resting on their laps; several hold yellow papers or folders. Some wear dark beaded necklaces and name badges on lanyards. Behind them stand white draped curtains and a few more seated participants in pale and pink shirts. The scene suggests a participatory meditation or exercise session. A pedia source credit appear on the image, which is omitted from this description2006-12-14A photograph of a large indoor hall where many seated participants wear black blindfolds over their eyes. Most sit cross-legged or kneel on a blue-and-white striped mat, wearing white kurta-style clothes with orange saffron shawls draped over their shoulders and ID lanyards around their necks. A man in the centre wears a rudraksha mala and white clothes, sitting cross-legged with his hands near his face. A few people wear orange head cloths, and black bags lie beside them. Chairs, folded linens, a table and a golden deity murti stand in the background. Some participants appear to be in a guided blindfold meditation session.2012-05-03A large seated gathering of devotees in white clothes fills a hall, most with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes, many wearing red-and-brown rudraksha-style malas. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and tan trousers sits cross-legged on a red mat, hands folded, while others sit on mats and chairs. Chandeliers and wooden carved panels line the walls, and a figure in orange robes sits at the far back near the stage area. The scene suggests a meditation or guided session, with the crowd numbering in the hundreds.2015-09-06A photograph of a large seated group of men in a hall with red floor mats, all wearing white or pale blindfolds over their eyes. Many wear white kurta-style clothing, some with rudraksha malas around their necks, and several have conference-style name badges on their chests. Some sit in lotus or cross-legged postures with hands resting on laps, and some hold papers. Orange and yellow cloth pieces and a water bottle lie on the mats in front. Red and orange tones dominate the scene, and the group appears to be engaged in a blindfolded meditation exercise.2015-08-22