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A blindfolded man in a white t-shirt and white trousers sits cross-legged on a red-and-white striped mat on a polished floor, moving his arms and hands in a blurred gesture. Behind him, a second person in a white shirt with a dark necklace sits on a mat with a hand resting on the floor. Further back, several people in white and a figure in maroon sit on mats and cushions in a hall, with red chairs and offering plates visible in the background.

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A seated man in a white t-shirt and white trousers sits cross-legged on a red-and-white striped mat, a white cloth tied over his eyes. Behind him, in a marble hall, several other participants in white clothes and white eye-bands sit on mats, and a figure in a maroon robe sits near offerings on a low table. A person in grey to the right, seated and partly visible, is also present. The scene reads as a breathing or pranayama practice session with blindfolded participants.2011-01-22A photograph of a white-clad devotee seated cross-legged on a red-and-white striped mat, eyes covered by a white cloth blindfold, arms stretched outward and mouth open mid-movement. Behind him, several other white-clothed participants also wear white blindfolds, some seated on chairs and mats, while a standing man in a white kurta with a mala necklace stands near the left edge. The room has beige walls and maroon curtains. No candidate is clearly identifiable as a person by appearance; the seated central figure is shaved-headed and wears plain white clothes.2010-08-28A photograph of a meditation session in a plain room with pale pink walls and dim lighting. Several people sit on floor mats wearing white blindfold-style headbands; a woman in the centre wears a white long-sleeved top and orange-red trousers, head tilted upward with eyes covered, hands resting on her knees. A woman on the left in white clothing sits with head bowed, and another person in white stands or sits in the background. Red upholstered chairs line the wall at right, and white clothing and a bracelet are visible.2010-08-28A seated meditation or devotional session in a plain room with a dim, mauve-grey wall. In the foreground a woman with long blonde hair, wearing a white top, white trousers and a beaded necklace, sits cross-legged with her hands in her lap and a white headband on. Centre frame, a man with long dark dreadlocks and a white headband wears a white long-sleeved top, orange-red trousers and a metal bangle, sitting upright with eyes closed, head tilted back and hands gently raised. Behind them another seated participant in a white headband and white clothes is partly visible, along with a dark red cushioned chair on the right and a rolled mat. Some people are visibly in white clothing with white blindfolds during the practice.2010-08-28Several devotees sit cross-legged on a woven rug in a dim hall for a meditation session. Most wear white headbands and white clothes. A woman in the centre wears a white long-sleeved top with bright orange-red trousers and a white headband, with her hands resting in her lap and her eyes closed. To the left, a woman with blonde hair in a braid wears an all-white outfit and looks down. Behind them, a standing person in white and another seated person are partly visible. Red upholstered chairs sit against the pale wall on the right. No a person candidate is visible in this image.2010-08-28A blurred photo of a person seated cross-legged on a red-and-white striped mat, hands clasped in front of the body, wearing white short-sleeved top and white trousers with a white head covering. Behind, other people in white clothing sit on striped mats in a marble-floored hall, with red chairs and a few figures in red and white further back. The faces of the foreground figure are obscured by motion blur. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible; the figure is in a meditative seated posture.2011-01-22A photograph of a meditation or satsang gathering in a plain hall with pale walls and red-and-white striped mats. Many participants sit closely together in all-white clothing with white blindfold headbands. In the foreground a bearded man in white kurta and white trousers kneels with bowed head, hands clasped in front of him, a wristwatch visible on one wrist and a mala around his neck. To the right a bald man in white sits cross-legged with a white headband. A hanging orange and yellow tassel decoration and an orange cloth on the floor add colour. Behind them more white-clad devotees sit on mats in rows.2010-08-28A photograph of a large indoor hall where many seated participants wear black blindfolds over their eyes. Most sit cross-legged or kneel on a blue-and-white striped mat, wearing white kurta-style clothes with orange saffron shawls draped over their shoulders and ID lanyards around their necks. A man in the centre wears a rudraksha mala and white clothes, sitting cross-legged with his hands near his face. A few people wear orange head cloths, and black bags lie beside them. Chairs, folded linens, a table and a golden deity murti stand in the background. Some participants appear to be in a guided blindfold meditation session.2012-05-03A woman sits cross-legged on an orange mat in a bare hall with pale walls, wearing a white embroidered top and turquoise trousers, with a white blindfold tied over her eyes and beaded bracelets on her wrist, her hands folded in her lap as her hair flies around her head. To the left, a second woman in white clothes sits with her back partly turned. Behind them, other participants in white sit on mats, and a colourful striped hanging is visible on the upper right wall. Nobody visible here appears to be a person, so no candidate is claimed.2010-08-30A photograph of a blindfolded man in a white t-shirt and white trousers sitting cross-legged on a red-and-white striped mat in a marble hall, hands moving in front of his chest during a breathing practice. Behind him, several people in white clothing sit on the floor and on red chairs, and a figure in maroon robes sits further back near a low table with offerings. On the right, a seated man in a light shirt with a mala around his neck watches nearby. The scene appears to be a pranayama session.2011-01-22December 19 20102010-12-19A seated group meditation in a plain hall with cream walls and red curtains. In the foreground, a grey-haired man in a white polo and white trousers sits cross-legged on a striped mat with his eyes closed, hands resting on his knees. Beside him a bald man in a white t-shirt printed with a yellow-orange flame motif sits in meditation with eyes closed and hands clasped. A man in a pink polo on the right and several others in white and grey shirts sit or stand behind them, some with lanyards and name badges.2011-07-01