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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 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 indoor hall with a green carpeted floor holds hundreds of seated participants, most wearing white ritual clothing and white blindfold bands over their eyes. Many women wear white saris with coloured borders, some in orange, blue and pink, and some men wear white kurtas. People sit in rows, some with small notebooks, water bottles and cloth bags placed on the floor. At the far end a figure in white stands near the stage area, and two large screens hang from the ceiling. The scene conveys a mass sadhana or meditation session in a formal programme hall.October 16 20042004-10-16A photograph of a large indoor hall with many seated participants, most wearing white blindfolds tied across their eyes. Women in cotton saris in white, cream, orange, blue and green sit in the foreground, several with rudraksha malas and small badges clipped to their clothing. Men in white shirts and dhotis sit among them and standing figures line the back of the hall beneath tall perforated windows. A speaker stands at the side wall and a clock is visible high on the wall. The scene is a guided meditation or group practice session.2006-07-29A 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.A photograph of a large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white or white-banded headbands over their eyes. Many wear saris in saffron, yellow, purple, pink and green, while some men wear white shirts and white caps. People sit on mats and the stone floor in rows. A single figure in an orange sari stands near the back center. Along the left wall are informational display boards, and tall pink and orange curtains hang from the windows. A stained-glass arched window and wooden doors appear at the top right. Plastic water bottles and bags sit among the seated people.2009-01-31A large hall filled with hundreds of seated participants, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes. Women in cream, orange, pink, blue and green saris and salwar kameez sit cross-legged on blue mats over a light floor. Many wear lanyards or necklaces. Colourful hanging tassels decorate the pale pink walls and ceiling. Near the front, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands among the rows, and a woman in white stands at the left wall. A white speaker box sits at the right front edge. The scene appears to be a guided group practice, though no specific programme name is visible in the frame.2010-10-21