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A large hall with rows of seated devotees on orange floor mats facing forward for a group session. Most participants wear white headbands and white or light clothing, many with gold-bordered white saris and some in blue, yellow, green or pink. Several women have rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles. Some sit with hands folded in lap or resting on knees, eyes closed or lowered. Purple-and-white mats with small books and bags are at the right edge. No a person candidate is visible in this photograph, and no figure is shown on a throne or stage.

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A photograph of a hall with many women seated cross-legged on orange and blue mats, most wearing white blindfold headbands tied at the back. Several wear white or cream sarees and white tops, while others wear pink, yellow, and green saris; some hold their hands together in prayer or sit with palms resting on their knees. A woman in a teal sari stands near a table draped in orange cloth at the back left. The walls are pale pink with orange curtains, and there are rows of red chairs at the right. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2010-11-12A photograph of a large hall where many seated participants sit on striped mats with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes, a meditation or sensory-awareness practice. Front-row women wear white saris with gold borders, a green sari, a red-and-white checked salwar and a pink sari; many also wear name badges and rudraksha or bead necklaces. Behind them men in white shirts and dark trousers sit in rows on the floor, and a few people stand near red curtains at the left. Books, water bottles and bags lie on the mats. White pillars and a red-and-white wall frame the room, and no a person figure is visible.2011-07-17A photograph of a large group of participants seated on striped mats and red-and-white rugs in a plain hall with white walls, ceiling fans and a dark curtain. Most participants wear white blindfolds or white cloths over their eyes. Many women in white saris with gold borders, and some in green, pink, red and blue saris, sit in rows, while men in white shirts and light trousers sit behind them. Several wear lanyard ID badges and rudraksha-style necklaces. A plastic water bottle sits in the foreground on the floor. No speaker is clearly identified in the frame.2011-07-17March 31 20122012-03-31A large group of young women and girls sits cross-legged on dark red mats across a tiled hall, many with red cloth blindfolds over their eyes, in a meditative posture. Most wear white or cream salwar kameez or saris with pink and gold borders, pink shawls and beaded necklaces. Some hold small yellow bags and notebooks on the floor, and a few hands rest in mudra-like positions on their knees. Men in white dhotis and shirts sit in the background among rows of red plastic chairs, under a white-walled room with a wooden door. The scene suggests a meditation or satsang session.2016-08-05 +1 copiesNovember 25 20062006-11-25 +1 copiesA large indoor hall of seated participants, most with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes, sitting cross-legged on colourful striped mats and folded blankets. Many have palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Women wear white salwar-style kurtas, white saris, yellow and green printed sarees, and orange and pink garments; several men wear white shirts and white dhotis. Many wear rudraksha-style beaded malas and ID badges on lanyards. Plastic chairs are stacked along the back and sides, and water bottles sit on the floor among bags. Overall a group meditation or blindfolded session in a meeting hall.2009-08-27A photograph of a large seated gathering in a bright hall with tiled floor, where many participants sit cross-legged on striped mats and white sheets, all wearing white blindfold cloths over their eyes. Foreground women wear saris in green, pink, orange, red and blue, with name badges pinned to their blouses, and some hold small booklets. Behind them rows of men in white shirts and pastel clothes sit in similar posture, while a few standing attendants move through the room. Watermarked archive photo of a meditation or inner awakening session.2009-12-20A large indoor hall under a white tent ceiling holds a seated congregation of many people, most wearing white headbands or blindfolds over their eyes. Women in white, cream and saffron saris and kurtas sit cross-legged on striped red, orange and blue mats, with water bottles and bags placed beside them. Several men in white shirts and dhotis are seated further back. A camera on a tripod stands near the front, and colourful woven banners hang from the ceiling poles. Pale curtains line the walls. No speaker or other individual can be clearly identified in the frame.A large hall filled with hundreds of seated participants, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes. Women in cream, orange, pink, blue and green saris and salwar kameez sit cross-legged on blue mats over a light floor. Many wear lanyards or necklaces. Colourful hanging tassels decorate the pale pink walls and ceiling. 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