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A photograph of a seated group inside a plain whitewashed hall with a striped pink and purple floor mat. Around twenty people sit in a semicircle facing a framed portrait on an easel placed against the wall. Many women wear colourful saris and salwar kameez in green, yellow, orange, pink and blue, with long braids and white headbands. Men in white shirts and dhotis or checked lungis sit on the floor and on blue and red plastic chairs. The portrait shows a bearded figure with a crown or turban, but its subject cannot be confirmed from appearance. The room is dim and bluish, and a small logo sits in the top left corner.

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A photograph of a seated group of devotees, mostly viewed from behind, inside a plain whitewashed hall with a striped rug on the floor. Many people wear white headbands and white clothing; women wear saris in blue, green, orange and pink, with long braids. Some sit on the floor while others sit on blue, red and white plastic chairs along the walls. At the front, a small framed portrait on a stand shows a figure with a white head covering and a printed caption above it, with a red flower garland draped at its base, facing the group.Photograph of a large group of participants seated cross-legged on striped mats in a plain hall with white walls and terracotta floor tiles. Most wear white blindfolds tied over their eyes, a meditation-style exercise during a session. Many wear white or light clothing, some in saris and salwar kameez in pink, blue and yellow, and men in white shirts and grey trousers, several with name badges on lanyards. One man in front, in a white shirt, sits with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind them, chairs and a red cloth hang on the back wall. Roughly fifty or more people are visible, all seated with eyes covered, in a meditative, witnessing practice.2011-07-17A group of meditators sits on colourful striped floor mats in a bright hall with tiled floor and yellow plastic chairs along the back. Many participants wear white blindfolds tied over their eyes. Men wear white or cream shirts and dhotis, while women wear white salwar-style outfits, a green sari and a pink sari. Some sit cross-legged with hands resting on their laps. No identifiable presenter is clearly visible in the foreground, and the hall has a yellow window and a ceiling fan.2009-12-24A photograph of a seated group meditation session in a hall at night. Many participants sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats, their eyes covered by white blindfold cloths tied at the back of the head. Most wear white or pale salwar kameez and saris, with some in pink, blue floral, orange and red garments. A woman in the foreground wears a light blue and white patterned churidar and sits with hands resting on her knees. Plastic chairs line the back of the room, and a man in a grey patterned shirt sits near the rear wall.2007-04-20A 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.2010-02-08A 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 dimly lit room with floral patterned curtains where a group of devotees sit on a striped mat facing an altar. A framed portrait of a figure with long hair in saffron clothing sits behind a white-draped table decorated with flowers, a lit oil lamp, brass vessels and offerings. Several people wear white headbands; a seated man in a checked shirt and white headband sits on a plastic chair at the right, and children in white, red and pink clothes sit in front with their backs to the camera. A plastic chair and window are visible at the left.2005-07-09A 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.2011-07-17A large group of participants sits cross-legged on blue-and-white striped floor mats in a bright hall with white walls and a red window frame. Nearly everyone wears a white blindfold tied over the eyes, a practice of witnessing without sight. Many wear white shirts, yellow kurtas, green and blue salwar outfits and saris, and several have name badges pinned to their chests. In the foreground a man in a white shirt sits with hands pressed together in namaste, and a man in a striped shirt sits with his eyes covered. Behind them rows of seated participants fill the room, with orange and white plastic chairs along the back wall.2011-07-17 +1 copiesA 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 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 photograph of a seated group in a plain whitewashed hall with a grey tiled floor and a pink-and-green striped mat. Most people sit cross-legged in rows wearing white shirts and white dhotis, many with white headbands; women in colourful saris sit at the left with white headbands. A bare-chested man with a sacred thread sits in the centre of the row. Two men in the foreground sit facing the group, and red plastic chairs stand at the right beside a small table. A black board on the back wall bears Tamil writing above the group.2005-07-09 +1 copies