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Article - November 26 20062006-11-26A 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 large seated congregation fills a hall, with hundreds of women in white and coloured saris sitting cross-legged on orange and purple mats. Most wear red or orange blindfolds over their eyes, a deeksha-style meditation posture. Several women wear plain white sarees with coloured borders, while others wear teal, maroon, orange and black-and-white polka-dot saris. Many have name badges pinned to their clothes and wear gold-coloured necklaces and bangles. Plastic water bottles sit among them, and framed pictures hang on the back wall above the crowd.2016-06-19July 12 20092009-07-12A 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.2015-06-21February 22 2009- Kalpataru Convention at Mysore Karnataka2009-02-22December 14 20062006-12-14November 25 20062006-11-25 +1 copiesA large outdoor tent yoga session with many seated participants wearing white or pale shirts and white cloth blindfolds over their eyes, sitting on green mats in rows. A person in a long orange robe with a rudraksha-style mala stands at the center-left among the seated rows, appearing to address the group. Red plastic chairs line the back, and white and red draped curtains decorate the tent walls. On the right edge, another person in white and orange stands near a patterned banner. Several participants press palms together or sit with hands on knees. Some men wear beaded necklaces and white dhotis or trousers.2006-11-26November 25 20062006-11-25 +1 copiesJuly 11 20092009-07-11A 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.2015-07-15