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February 27 2009

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A large crowd of men, most in white dhotis and white shirts, sits closely packed on the floor of a hall, nearly all wearing white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes. Some wear coloured shirts in blue, purple, pink and checked patterns. A white rope or barrier runs along the left edge. Behind them, a tripod-mounted camera and a ceiling with red and green lights and hanging decorations suggest a ritual gathering. No single figure is identifiable as a person.

A large photograph of a hall filled with hundreds of seated participants, most wearing white shirts and white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes. Many have ID lanyards around their necks. Some wear blue, red or checked shirts. They sit in rows on the floor facing a distant stage area, with orange-clad figure visible at the far end. Pillars in yellow-ochre, red curtains, ceiling fans and rows of ceiling lights frame the room, and a speaker and equipment case sit in the foreground.

July 26 2015

A large seated crowd of men at an indoor program, most wearing white blindfolds or white headbands tied over their eyes. They sit on the floor in rows, many in white shirts and white dhotis, some in pastel or checked shirts, holding yellow folders and bags. A camera operator on a tripod stands at the top left, and a white canopy with red and white draping and fans hang in the background. The scene suggests a guided meditation or Shivoham-style practice, though the blindfolds are the main visible feature.

A large hall full of seated devotees in white shirts and white dhotis, most wearing white blindfold cloths over their eyes during a meditation session. Many wear rudraksha malas and small name badges. Some sit on striped blue and white mats, and a green mat sits to the left. In the back, a figure in white stands near a pillar and a speaker. Yellow walls and ceiling fans frame the room. The scene suggests a guided blindfolded meditation practice.

Large crowd of seated devotees in a big hall, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes as part of a meditation practice. Men wear white, pink, lavender, striped and checked shirts and dhotis; many hold yellow folders or papers on their laps. A tall white ceiling drape with red trim and cameras on stands appear at the top. A bald man in the right foreground wears a white blindfold and pink shirt. The seated gathering numbers well over a hundred people visible, with rows extending to the back of the hall.

December 12 2007

A large hall with many seated men wearing white blindfolds tied over their eyes, sitting in rows on striped mats over green carpet during a meditation session. Most wear white or cream shirts and white dhotis, with some in yellow shirts, checked shirts or colourful kurtas, and many wear rudraksha malas and name badges on lanyards. Along the back and sides, people stand and watch, and a balcony above holds more onlookers. Speakers and a pillar-lined interior with yellow walls frame the scene. No a person candidate is clearly visible among the seated crowd.

A large indoor hall packed with hundreds of standing participants, most wearing white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Many wear lanyard ID badges, and some sport coloured shirts in yellow, blue and green. They stand on red carpeting before rows of white pillars, with red-shuttered windows and ceiling fans along the back wall. Two people stand near the far doorway, and a white pedestal fan is visible at right. No individual is clearly identifiable as a specific presenter in this crowd shot.

May 31 2015

A large seated gathering in a bright hall, with hundreds of men in white shirts and dhotis wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Some wear rudraksha malas, and a few men in coloured shirts appear among them, including one in red. Many attendees wear blue or white identification badges on their clothes. Wooden doors, banners and a stage area are visible at the back of the room.

A photograph of a large seated congregation of men in a hall, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Foreground men wear white, cream and plaid shirts, a red shirt and a dark blue shirt, some with rudraksha or beaded necklaces. Behind them the hall has golden decorative thrones, garlands, and a standing figure in white at the far right near an ornate golden altar with deity murtis and flower decorations. The crowd fills the frame, with many heads visible in rows.