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A large seated gathering of devotees in an indoor hall, most wearing white kurta-and-dhoti or white shirts and white blindfolds tied over their eyes. Many wear red-brown rudraksha malas around their necks, and some have name badges on their clothing. They sit cross-legged on mats on the floor in rows, appearing to meditate in a Nithya Dhyana Yoga session. Along the right edge, a figure in orange robes sits near the front, and warm lamp-lit walls and a decorated ornamental backdrop frame the hall. The crowd fills the frame, with hundreds of people visible.

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A large seated gathering of devotees in white clothes fills a hall, most with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes, many wearing red-and-brown rudraksha-style malas. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and tan trousers sits cross-legged on a red mat, hands folded, while others sit on mats and chairs. Chandeliers and wooden carved panels line the walls, and a figure in orange robes sits at the far back near the stage area. The scene suggests a meditation or guided session, with the crowd numbering in the hundreds.2015-09-06September 06 20152015-09-06September 06 20152015-09-06June 19 20162016-06-19June 19 20162016-06-19A large seated group of devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders, most wearing black blindfolds over their eyes. They sit closely packed on a white floor covering in a tent-like hall, many with shaved heads, some holding small objects in their hands. A wooden lectern stands at the left edge and a table with a yellow cloth is visible at the upper right. Several participants are seated in folding chairs among the group. The scene suggests a seated ritual or initiation gathering, though no specific deity or ritual object is clearly identifiable.2015-07-15A large hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, many wearing red cloths tied over their eyes as they sit in meditation on pink mats. Several wear white ID lanyards and some hold small bags or wear rudraksha-style beads. The rows extend far back into the hall, with a few older men and a figure in the front holding a yellow packet. The scene suggests a mass deeksha or meditation session.2016-06-19A large hall full of seated devotees in white shirts and white dhotis, most wearing white blindfold cloths over their eyes during a meditation session. Many wear rudraksha malas and small name badges. Some sit on striped blue and white mats, and a green mat sits to the left. In the back, a figure in white stands near a pillar and a speaker. Yellow walls and ceiling fans frame the room. The scene suggests a guided blindfolded meditation practice.2012-09-22A large hall of seated devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, many with white blindfolds tied over their eyes and red-brown sashes and garlands. They sit cross-legged on woven mats with orange cloths and bags beside them, with rows receding toward the back wall. A few seated figures in the foreground are bare-chested, with mala beads and bracelets. Hanging framed pictures line the walls. The people sit in meditative stillness, several with hands resting on their knees.2015-09-06A photograph of a large seated group of devotees in a dim hall, nearly all dressed in white kurtas and dhotis and wearing white blindfold bands across their eyes. Many sit cross-legged on striped green and red floor mats. Some carry small white identification badges on their clothing. In the foreground a bearded man in white sits with a crossed-leg posture, and a woman in a patterned brown shawl with an orange garment sits to the left beside a red cloth bundle. At the right edge a man in a red shawl sits among the group. Fluorescent tube lights hang from the ceiling and a small circular logo is visible at the upper left. The scene suggests a meditation or session with eyes covered.A large group of men sit cross-legged on red mats in a hall, most wearing white shirts and white dhotis, many with red cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Several wear white badges and a few have garlands or necklaces. The floor is light tiled and the room has wooden doors and red chairs along the back wall. The men appear to be in a seated meditation practice with eyes covered. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person in this image.2016-08-05A photograph of a large seated group of men in a hall with red floor mats, all wearing white or pale blindfolds over their eyes. Many wear white kurta-style clothing, some with rudraksha malas around their necks, and several have conference-style name badges on their chests. Some sit in lotus or cross-legged postures with hands resting on laps, and some hold papers. Orange and yellow cloth pieces and a water bottle lie on the mats in front. Red and orange tones dominate the scene, and the group appears to be engaged in a blindfolded meditation exercise.2015-08-22