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A large seated congregation of men fills a hall, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Many wear white shirts, with a few in light blue, green, and red-orange shirts. Some have lanyard badges around their necks. Behind them at the far end, colourful hanging tassel decorations line the ceiling, and a golden figure and a deity murti stand near an orange-draped altar area. The scene suggests a meditation or initiation session with participants blindfolded.

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A large seated congregation of men fills a hall, nearly all wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Many wear white shirts and dhotis, while some wear coloured shirts in red, blue, and checked patterns. In the foreground a man wears a black beaded mala. Behind the crowd, at the front of the hall, a raised gold-and-red throne stands decorated with garlands in orange, red, and green. Above it hangs a large framed image of a deity, and to the left of the throne an ornate gold seat and standing figures are visible. Hanging orange and yellow lamps decorate the ceiling, and a pink wall frames the scene.2010-10-21February 25 2009 Nithyananda Spurana Convention2009-02-25December 13 20072007-12-13A large seated gathering of many devotees fills a hall with a white canopy ceiling and hanging yellow, orange and blue tassel decorations. Most attendees wear white or light shirts and white headbands, sitting cross-legged on a white floor covering with red border strips. A few wear colourful shirts, and a small child in yellow appears near the front. A video screen and wall clock are visible at the back, and a camera on a tripod is set up at the left. No specific a person candidate is clearly visible among the seated devotees.2009-08-21A large seated gathering of devotees in a bright hall with white walls, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes. Men in white shirts, pale kurtas and blue or cream clothing sit closest to the camera, while women in saffron, orange, yellow and pink saris sit further back on colourful striped mats. A black speaker and a small purple logo appear at the top left. The blindfolded participants appear to be in a guided exercise or session together.2009-12-20A large seated crowd of men in white shirts sits in rows at an indoor event, each wearing a white cloth blindfold tied over the eyes. Many have hands pressed together in prayer or hands resting on their laps. Some wear identity badges on their shirts. Behind them hang red and white pillars, a cloth canopy, and a glowing decorative light display. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the scene.2015-07-26A large seated meditation session in a bright hall with wooden floor and white pillars. Many men and some women sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats while wearing white blindfolds over their eyes. Several participants wear name badges on their shirts. Their hands rest in mudra-like positions on their laps or chests. In the far background a standing figure in white clothing is partly visible near a pillar.2009-12-20December 13 20072007-12-13December 13 20072007-12-13A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated participants wearing white blindfolds tied across their eyes, many in white shirts with lanyards. A standing figure in a saffron-orange robe, with long hair, stands near the centre of the hall, appearing to lead the session; this appearance is consistent with the page's description of a person, though it is not certain. Attendants in yellow stand along the back and sides, and a green mat covers the floor. A large screen hangs on the far wall above a stage area.2010-08-21A large hall packed with hundreds of seated participants, most in white shirts and trousers, many wearing white blindfolds or headbands over their eyes. They sit on a green mat in rows. A single figure stands near the centre-back wearing a saffron-orange robe, appearing as a person in saffron robes; he is distinguished mainly by the orange clothing and standing position above the seated crowd. Other attendees in yellow and orange garments are scattered in the background, and staff in yellow shirts stand along the walls near open doorways.2010-08-21A large hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging colourful cylindrical banners with orange tassels. Many people sit cross-legged on orange and red mats in rows, most wearing white or pale clothing and white blindfold bands across their eyes, some wearing lanyard ID badges. Red chairs line the side. At the far right edge, a golden altar area with figures and decorations is visible, and a few people in the foreground are partly cut off. The scene suggests a meditation session with eyes covered.2010-08-14