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February 07 2008

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A large hall full of seated participants in white clothing, their eyes covered by white cloth blindfolds, sitting on green and striped mats over a red carpet. Many wear white shirts and dhotis, some with name badges. Above them on the upper gallery are four framed portraits of a long-haired figure in saffron-coloured robes, though these are printed portraits rather than physical people. The hall has pale green walls, tall windows and a staircase at left.2005-11-24Large outdoor tent event with a dense crowd of many hundreds seated in white plastic chairs, viewed from behind. Most attendees wear white shirts or checked and striped shirts, and many wear white headbands tied at the forehead. On a raised stage at the far left, a figure in orange and saffron robes sits on a white throne-like chair in front of a colourful circular mandala graphic, with a floral arrangement below. Other stage figures in white stand further back, and a rainbow-coloured banner hangs in the background. Speakers and tent poles frame the scene, with a red carpet at the front of the seating area.2006-12-16May 10 20172017-05-10A large seated congregation of men fills a tent hall with red carpet, all wearing white shirts and white blindfold-style headbands tied over their eyes. Many wear lanyard name badges. Several sit cross-legged or on white plastic chairs, some with hands folded in their laps. Behind them a blue backdrop is decorated with orange and yellow floral arrangements and several large framed portraits of saintly figures with white hair and beards in turbans. The shot is a crowded programme scene in a convention tent.2006-12-14January 05 20082008-01-05A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged on red carpet inside a tent at the Nithyananda Spurana Convention in Avadi, Chennai. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis, and many have white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes as they meditate. Some hold small booklets, and a few wear identity lanyards. Behind them a purple backdrop displays framed portraits and yellow flower garlands along the top. Stage figures appear far in the background. The scene shows a mass meditation session.2006-12-16A large seated gathering of men in white dhotis and white shirts sits cross-legged on green mats inside a tented hall, most with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes during a meditation session. Red plastic chairs line the back, and a few people wear colourful shirts. Some men wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and ID badges clipped to their shirts. Bright white tent draping and a blue banner are visible behind.2006-11-26A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white blindfolds tied across their eyes. Women in saris of many colours, including purple, teal, red, pink and yellow, sit closely on the floor, with some men in white shirts among them. A banner with a photograph hangs on the back wall, and people are seated in tiers on a raised stage at the rear. A black speaker stands at the left edge, with video camera tripods visible on the right. Ceiling fans, arched doorways and white walls frame the scene.2009-01-25A large seated crowd of women fills a hall with a red floor at a convention session. Most wear white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes and sit cross-legged in rows, dressed in saris and salwar kameez in yellow, green, blue, pink, lavender and orange. Several wear name badges on their clothing, and water bottles and cloth tote bags lie on the floor in front. The scene reads as a meditative group practice with eyes covered.2008-02-09A large seated crowd of women fills a covered hall, most with white cloth blindfolds or headbands tied over their eyes. They wear saris in blue, orange, yellow, pink, green and white, many with rudraksha or bead malas and small ID badges. They sit on red mats with water bottles nearby. Along the back wall, several framed portraits and a blue banner with floral decorations hang above the gathering.2006-12-14December 14 20062006-12-14July 28 20062006-07-28