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March 30 20122012-03-30March 30 20122012-03-30March 30 20122012-03-30A seated group of around thirty devotees in a bright white hall with arched windows and red curtains, all wearing white cloth blindfolds over their eyes during a guided meditation session. Most sit cross-legged on white mats over a red carpet; some are in white or cream kurtas and saris, others in green, pink and brown saree. A woman in the foreground wears a cream sari and a beaded necklace, and a woman beside her wears a green sari. Chairs line the back of the hall, and a small blue banner stands near the front. No a person is visible in this image.2012-03-30A large indoor hall with a green carpet holds a dense crowd of seated participants, most wearing white headbands over their eyes and white or cream clothes, with some in orange, yellow, pink and blue saris and kurtas. A woman in a cream sari with a long braid and orange shawl stands at the left edge facing the room, while a person in white lies stretched out on the floor in the foreground. Rows of attendees sit cross-legged on mats across the hall, with a projection screen mounted on the upper right wall and tall windows along the back wall.2010-08-21A 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.October 16 20042004-10-16A large seated gathering of meditators at an indoor yoga programme, with many participants wearing white cloth blindfolds across their eyes. They sit cross-legged on green mats in rows, mostly women in saris and salwar kameez in white, cream, orange, peach, blue and purple, some with rudraksha or beaded necklaces and name badges pinned to their clothes. A red bag sits on the floor in the foreground. Behind them, banners and a draped white canopy frame the hall, and the crowd stretches back toward the stage. No single leader is clearly identifiable in the frame.2006-11-26 +1 copiesA large hall with white walls, tall windows and a green carpet holds a dense gathering of seated participants, most wearing white blindfold bands across their eyes. Many wear white garments, while others wear yellow, orange, green and pink clothing. Several participants in front hold small yellow notebooks or papers on the floor. Staff in white saris stand along the side walls near the doors. A dark projection screen hangs from the ceiling at the far end. The scene shows a meditation or guided practice session with eyes covered.2010-08-19A large hall with teal floral carpet where many participants sit cross-legged or on chairs, all wearing white white blindfolds tied over their eyes. Most wear white shirts and white trousers or white kurta-style tops, with a few in pink, teal and dark clothing. Some hold small white papers and pens on the floor in front of them. A wooden balcony and staircase with a small blue-and-white emblem appear at the upper left. The people appear to be participating in a blindfolded exercise together.2005-07-13A large white hall with rows of people seated on white mats, most wearing white blindfolds over their eyes during a meditation session at the Nithyananda Spurana Convention in Houston. Many participants wear white or pastel clothes, including a woman in a pink sari in the centre, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala at right front, and a woman in lavender salwar at right. Stacked folding chairs with red seats line the left side and back. A banner on the back wall shows a woman's portrait. No individual appears to be the presiding teacher; attendees are the focus. Tiled white ceiling and bright lighting.2006-03-26A dimly lit hall with rows of seated women in saris and salwar kameez, their eyes covered by white cloth blindfolds, sitting cross-legged on striped mats and carpets. In the foreground a woman in a yellow outfit and a woman in pink sit upright, hands in laps, with many more rows stretching back into the room. Some wear name badges. A small framed wall panel and a wall lamp are visible on the left. The scene suggests a group meditation or practice session.