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A large seated crowd of women in white saris with thin gold borders sits on mats under a red and multicolored striped canopy at an outdoor event. Many wear red or yellow blindfold-style cloths tied over their eyes, and several have lanyard badges and beaded necklaces. Blue and brown bags lie among them, and a plastered red wall and palm trees stand in the background. The scene shows a meditation session in progress.

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A large seated crowd of devotees under a long canopy with red, green and blue striped and patterned cloth. Most people sit cross-legged on mats in white clothing, many women in white saris with red bands tied over their eyes as blindfolds, some wearing beaded or gold necklaces and identity badges. Some men in white shirts and dhotis sit among them, and a few people in the background walk along the edge of a red wall. The setting appears to be an outdoor open-air event with palm trees behind the structure. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this view.2017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11A large tent-covered gathering of devotees seated in rows on colourful striped woven mats, many wearing red headbands across their eyes. Most wear white or cream dhotis and saris, with a few in yellow and some in pale blue. Paper lanterns and decorative hanging lamps hang from the tent ceiling, and a golden tree decoration and potted plants stand at the sides. Further back, a few people in white stand near a decorated stage area with ornate golden seating. Consistent with a Karthigai Deepam observance during the evening lamp ritual.2016-12-12March 11 20172017-03-11March 11 20172017-03-11A large outdoor gathering under a white tent canopy where a crowd of men in white shirts and white dhotis sit cross-legged on the ground, most wearing red blindfolds across their eyes. Behind them hangs a long draped backdrop of red, pink and cream fabric with scalloped valances, flanked by black speakers and stage lights. Several participants wear white badge lanyards, and some have long grey beards. Canopy poles and a striped tent edge are visible at the right. The seated crowd fills the frame.2017-03-11A 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.2006-09-17March 11 20172017-03-11A 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.2009-11-26May 10 20172017-05-10A large indoor hall with a green mat floor holds a seated crowd of many devotees, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Many wear white and cream saris and kurtas, with some in pink, blue, purple and orange. Several women have gold necklaces and bangles, and a few hold small bags. Above the crowd hangs a red banner with yellow and white lettering and a portrait, with green palm plants and white roof panels overhead. The scene suggests a seated group meditation or satsang session, though no front figure is clearly visible.2006-11-05A large outdoor meditation gathering in which many women and some men sit closely packed in white clothes, most wearing red blindfolds over their eyes. Many have hands raised to their faces or heads, and several wear gold necklaces, bangles and red or maroon blouses. A blue and yellow draped stage backdrop with a black speaker and stage lighting rig stands behind them under a canopy.2017-03-11