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A large indoor hall with white walls, barred windows and a wooden door. Hundreds of seated participants wear white blindfolds over their eyes, most in white or pale clothing with some in saffron, orange or pink saris. A standing figure in a long saffron-orange robe walks down a red carpet between the rows, with a clear view of the row of seated attendees on both sides. The scene is a structured group practice in a meeting hall.

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August 02 20092009-08-02August 02 20092009-08-02A crowded indoor hall where a central figure in an orange-saffron robe stands among a large seated audience, most of whom wear white cloths tied over their eyes. The standing figure has long dark hair pulled back, a red bindi, and raises both hands in an open gesture while facing the crowd. Behind them, Tamil banners hang on a white wall: one shows a smiling woman in orange and lists a 'Kalpataru Shakti Pattakam' with energy categories such as body, mind and soul energy; a second, labelled Kalpataru, has a calendar-style chart with dates and prices. A women's figure in a yellow top stands near the left. a person cues: long swept hair and saffron robe, but the page does not confirm his presence here, so identity is uncertain.2009-08-02August 02 20092009-08-02A standing man in an orange-saffron robe with a draped shawl walks down a red carpet through a large hall. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Rows of seated devotees fill the floor, many wearing white blindfolds and white shirts or white and yellow saris, with some in teal and orange. Some devotees wear name badges and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Banners and a wall display are visible in the background. Appears to be a pada-pooja or kalpataru darshan style gathering.2009-08-02August 02 20092009-08-02Photograph of a large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white clothing and white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. At the front, a woman in an orange-red sari stands facing the crowd with her hands raised, apparently leading the group. Behind her hang banners with Tamil text and a portrait of a woman in orange, and a camera operator in white stands near the wooden doors on the left. Ceiling fans, barred windows and red-and-white walls frame the room.2009-08-02August 02 20092009-08-02August 02 20092009-08-02August 06 20092009-08-06August 08 2009 - Kalpataru, Cuddalore India2009-08-08August 02 20092009-08-02