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Large group of participants seated cross-legged on green mats inside a tent with draped silver fabric, many wearing white blindfolds across their eyes during a meditation session. Men and women wear white, yellow, purple and green saris and shirts; some have rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bags sit on the floor. Red plastic chairs line the back. Two framed portraits on the back wall show a bearded man in a white turban and saffron-toned clothing, labelled as portraits; their identity is not established from appearance here.

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November 25 20062006-11-25A large seated gathering at an outdoor convention tent, with a dense crowd of devotees sitting on green mats. Many participants wear white headbands tied over their eyes and white or light-coloured clothing, with some in orange, yellow, red and maroon saris and salwar kameez. Several people wear lanyard ID badges around their necks and hold small white cloth bags. Tall white-painted poles and a stage backdrop with red banners are visible in the background, along with a green palm-leaf decoration at the top left. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd view.2009-11-262005 - NSP IN TAMIL NADUA large indoor hall filled with a seated group of many participants on green mats, most wearing white or pastel clothes such as yellow, pink and teal saris and kurtas, and white blindfold-style headbands tied over their eyes. Rows of red plastic chairs are visible at the back, a green-and-white draped canopy hangs behind, and a few people sit on chairs among the crowd. A banner with printed text and portraits is on the upper right wall. The scene suggests a guided yoga or meditation session with eyes covered.2006-11-25 +1 copiesA large crowd of meditators sits cross-legged on green mats inside a tented hall at an Arogya Yoga programme. Most participants wear white garments and white blindfold bands across their eyes, and many have long braids or hair tied back. Some wear yellow, orange or patterned saris and salwar. Red plastic chairs line the edges, a camera tripod stands near the top left, and decorative drapes hang overhead. Participants sit in rows facing forward, with black bags and a few small items placed on the floor between them.2006-11-26 +1 copiesArticle - November 26 20062006-11-26Article - November 26 20062006-11-26November 25 20062006-11-25 +1 copiesArticle - November 26 20062006-11-26 +1 copiesA large seated gathering of devotees in an indoor hall during a deeksha initiation session. Many participants wear red blindfolds over their eyes and sit cross-legged on red and orange mats. Most women wear white or cream saris with gold borders, some in orange, green and teal, and several wear rudraksha malas and small pendants. Some participants are children in white shirts and dark trousers, and one girl wears a white top with black polka dots. Name badges hang from many necks. Hanging framed pictures line the wall behind, and a row of seated people fills the foreground. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in this view.2016-06-19A large crowd of devotees stands in rows inside a white tent hall at a person Spurana program. Most wear white headbands tied over their eyes, a blindfold-style practice seen in the room. Men on the left wear white shirts and dhotis or white trousers, while women wear saris and salwars in purple, lavender, red, yellow, pink and blue, with long braids and simple necklaces. Rows of white plastic chairs with blue seats fill the foreground, and drapes and a red carpet line the tent. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd view.2006-12-15A large crowd of students sits cross-legged on red mats in a decorated pavilion during a meditation session, most wearing white blindfolds over their eyes. Many women wear white, cream, green, orange and blue shawls or saris with name badges pinned to them. Behind them hang green and white banners with sunflower motifs, and a monk-like figure in saffron stands at the back left. Sitting upright with hands resting on their laps, they appear absorbed in a guided practice. The scene is dense with several hundred people.2006-09-17