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A photograph of a large seated group in a hall, many participants wearing black blindfolds over their eyes. In the foreground a woman with grey hair in a beige patterned kurta and cream trousers sits with hands folded, next to a younger woman in a yellow and black printed top. Another woman in a yellow and black sari with a red-orange lanyard sits at right beside a water bottle, and a woman in an orange shawl appears behind them. Scattered white papers lie on the floor and the background shows more participants and standing attendees in white. The scene suggests a guided group session with participants blindfolded.

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December 09 20152015-12-09A seated group meditation in a hall with red-and-white striped mats. Many participants wear white, black or grey blindfolds over their eyes and orange shawls or scarves, with orange sashes over white and pastel clothing. Water bottles and small black bags sit on the mats. A woman in a green sari and a man in white stand in the background, and a red chair is visible at left. Several people sit in the foreground with hands resting on their laps. Blindfolded seated meditation practice.2012-05-03December 12 20162016-12-12A large hall filled with many seated participants, most wearing black blindfolds over their eyes as part of a guided meditation exercise. They sit close together on the floor and in rows, many in white tops, pink, red and multicoloured saris and kurtas, with orange lanyards around their necks. Some hold small white papers. Behind them a golden-toned wall with a stage area and a hanging banner is visible. The scene suggests a Mandala Process session at a retreat programme.2015-12-09Photograph of a seated group of devotees in a pink-walled hall, many wearing black blindfolds and orange sashes over white or light clothing, some with lanyards and beaded malas. A woman in white with orange sash and blindfold sits centre-right, a woman in a blue and green outfit at left, and a woman in a pink top behind them. The group appears to be in a guided meditation or sensory exercise, with bright light from a window at right and a folding chair in the foreground.2012-05-01A photograph of a seated group of women in a hall with wooden panelling, most wearing black or white blindfolds and orange shawls. Several have headphones on and sit cross-legged or upright, appearing to meditate or follow guided instructions. One woman in the foreground wears a pink kurta with a orange shawl, and another in a blue top wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace. A laptop sits on a table at the back left, and chairs line the rear of the room.2012-07-10A large seated audience fills a hall, most people wearing orange-red blindfold eye masks. In the foreground a woman in a red kurta with a beaded necklace sits with her hands clasped, and beside her a woman in a pink kurta with a white tag on her chest gestures with one hand. Others wear white, pink, green and yellow clothing, scarves and garlands, with more participants behind them. The setting suggests a satsang or experiential meditation session.2016-12-03A large indoor seminar hall filled with many participants seated closely on the floor and on chairs, most wearing black blindfolds over their eyes. Many hold small white sheets of paper and some wear orange-and-white lanyards with name badges. Clothing is mostly white, with pink, teal, red and patterned saris and kurtas. A woman in the centre wears a teal blouse and a white outfit with a wooden bead mala, while others around her lean forward holding papers. Warm gold walls and soft lighting fill the background, consistent with a Mandala Process session.2015-12-09Seated women in a hall wear red blindfolds over their eyes during a guided meditation session. Foreground women wear white and pink saris and salwar with rudraksha and beaded malas, bangles and gold necklaces; one in a pink sari with red blouse holds her hands together in a mudra. Others in white and orange-red cloths sit behind them, some with hands raised to their heads. Water bottle on the left, red fire extinguisher on the wall, wooden door behind.2016-08-27A photograph of a seated group of participants at an indoor programme in a hall with red chairs and an orange-trimmed rack along the back wall. Several women sit on red and patterned mats wearing black eye covers and pressing their fingertips to their eyebrows and temples, a meditation or eye-relaxation practice. Foreground figures include a woman in an orange sari with gold bangles, a woman in a white embroidered salwar kameez, a woman in a pink salwar kameez, and a woman in a red top with gold bangles. Some wear identity badges on lanyards. Garlands of orange flowers lie on the floor near the front.2012-04-14March 31 20122012-03-31A photograph of a seated group at an indoor event, most wearing black blindfolds over their eyes while holding small white sheets of paper. A woman in front wears a floral blouse with an orange-red beaded necklace and a name badge; a woman in a red top with a grey-beige scarf sits at right. Others wear dark and white clothing, and orange-robed attendees stand in the background near a microphone. Gold chairs and a pale wall complete the hall setting.2015-12-09