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A large group of participants sits cross-legged on striped mats in a hall, most wearing white blindfolds over their eyes. Many men wear white kurtas or shirts with name badges, some with rudraksha malas around their necks, while others wear coloured casual clothes such as a green striped shirt, a maroon shirt and a green graphic tee. A boy in a brown embroidered kurta sits in the centre front. Behind them a woman in white stands near a decorated altar with a red and gold backdrop. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the scene.

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A large seated group of participants in a hall, most wearing white blindfolds over their eyes, sitting cross-legged on mats in rows. Many wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, with rudraksha malas around their necks and name badges on their chests. A few wear coloured clothes: a man in pale yellow kurta at the centre, a boy in a brown embroidered kurta, a man in green striped shirt, and a man in a green graphic T-shirt. Red chairs are visible in the background near a stage area with orange and red drapes and a small altar with deity murti at the top left. The atmosphere suggests a guided meditation session with eyes covered. Headphones are worn by some participants.2011-02-26A photograph of a large hall filled with seated participants, most wearing white blindfolds tied over their eyes. Many wear white or light clothing, and some wear rudraksha malas and name badges. Others wear casual shirts, a green-and-black peace-symbol t-shirt, an orange shirt with hands in anjali, and a man with a black head covering. Seated in front, a bearded man in white with a cloth draped over his shoulders leads the group. A small framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure sits on a stand at the upper left, with a black and white emblem on the wall nearby. The room has beige walls, a black speaker and wall sconces.2009-05-01A large hall filled with seated participants, most wearing white blindfolds across their eyes, during a meditation session. Many people sit cross-legged on white sheets and purple or blue mats, some in white kurtas and pale clothing, others in red, pink, green and denim. Some wear rudraksha malas and name badges. A framed devotional picture hangs on the wall at the back, and a speaker stands at the left. Bags and water bottles lie on the floor in front. The scene is dense with people across several rows.2009-05-01October 04 20082008-10-04A large seated gathering of men in white clothes with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes, sitting closely on blue mats at a convention hall. Many wear white shirts and dhotis, while a few wear grey or khaki shirts, and some have conference badges clipped to their chests. In the foreground a bald older man in a white shirt rests his chin on his hand. No a person candidate is visible in this frame, so the scene shows only devotees taking part in the programme.2006-12-16A large crowd of seated devotees fills a tent event hall, nearly all wearing white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes. Many wear white shirts and dhotis or trousers, some with rudraksha malas and lanyard-style identification badges. They sit cross-legged on red carpet and blue mats in rows. Behind them a purple canopy is hung with framed portraits of religious figures and orange and yellow floral decorations. A banner panel shows a few more portraits at the top right, and a large portrait of a figure in white is visible on the far right. The scene appears to be a guided meditation or spiritual session. The crowd is far larger than 100 people.2006-12-16Many devotees sit cross-legged in rows on a striped blue-and-white mat inside a hall, all wearing black blindfolds over their eyes. Most wear white kurta-style clothes with orange-saffron shawls draped over their shoulders, and some wear blue or light shirts. A man in the centre-left wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl and a rudraksha mala around his neck, his hair curly and shoulder-length. Small brass plates, water bottles and black bags lie on the mat. The scene suggests a guided meditation or sensory practice; the gathering is seated, with no visible throne or deity.2012-04-28December 16 20062006-12-16A large outdoor convention hall with a crowd of several hundred men seated on red floor mats, most wearing white shirts and white dhotis with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes and rudraksha malas around their necks. Some wear checked shirts or grey trousers. Many hold small booklets. In the background a blue backdrop is decorated with framed portraits and orange floral garlands, and people stand near a white fabric wall at the back. The seated group appears to be in a meditation practice.2006-12-16A large seated gathering of men in a hall, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes. They sit in close rows on the floor, wearing white shirts, pale blue, yellow and red-maroon shirts, and some with name badges clipped to their chests. Some have hands clasped or resting on their knees, and a few look downward. The bright hall has tall windows in the background, and a few people in the far back are visible. The scene appears to be a group participation or sadhana session with eyes covered. No individual is identified as a person in this view.2009-02-15February 09 20082008-02-09A large seated audience fills a hotel meeting room, with many participants wearing white cloth blindfolds over their eyes. People sit in rows on red upholstered chairs, some cross-legged on the floor in front, with hands resting in meditation poses. Clothing includes white kurtas and tunics, a light blue salwar, a pink shirt and mala beads. A framed picture of a deity murti hangs on the far wall beside a small white placard, and a purple logo appears at upper left. The scene suggests a guided meditation session.2009-05-01