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A photograph of a large seated gathering in a bright hall with tiled floor, where many participants sit cross-legged on striped mats and white sheets, all wearing white blindfold cloths over their eyes. Foreground women wear saris in green, pink, orange, red and blue, with name badges pinned to their blouses, and some hold small booklets. Behind them rows of men in white shirts and pastel clothes sit in similar posture, while a few standing attendants move through the room. Watermarked archive photo of a meditation or inner awakening session.

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A large group of women sits cross-legged in rows on colourful striped mats in a bright hall, many wearing white blindfold-style cloth over their eyes during a meditation session. Their saris are in orange, yellow, black, teal, pink, red, blue and green, and several have name badges clipped to their clothes. Small framed photos lie on the mats in front of some participants, and a bag rack and white pillars line the back wall. No single leader is clearly visible in the frame.2009-12-20December 20 20092009-12-20A photograph of a large seated group of women and some men in a hall, all wearing white blindfolds over their eyes. They sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats in rows, many with hands resting in their laps. Saris and salwar kameez in orange, yellow, teal, pink, red, black and blue are visible, and most wear name badges on their clothing. A white pillar and a small speaker stand at the back of the room.2009-12-20A large dimly lit hall filled with rows of seated women in colourful saris, each wearing a white cloth blindfold tied over their eyes and a small white name badge pinned to their clothing. They sit cross-legged on a striped multicoloured mat that stretches across the floor toward the back of the hall. Clothing includes blue, green, yellow, pink and lavender saris, and several women wear gold necklaces and bangles.A large outdoor seated gathering of several hundred people, mostly women in saris and salwar in pink, orange, maroon, yellow and white, sits on green and red mats under a tent decorated with yellow flower-print banners. Nearly everyone wears a white blindfold tied over their eyes and many are smiling or laughing. A tray of yellow and orange flowers sits at the left edge, and some people hold small booklets. A standing figure in an orange-bordered white sari stands at the front-left near a small table. Several people are visible at the back in white clothing, and the scene is a blindfolded activity during a program session.2006-09-16A large hall with rows of seated devotees on orange floor mats facing forward for a group session. Most participants wear white headbands and white or light clothing, many with gold-bordered white saris and some in blue, yellow, green or pink. Several women have rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles. Some sit with hands folded in lap or resting on knees, eyes closed or lowered. Purple-and-white mats with small books and bags are at the right edge. No a person candidate is visible in this photograph, and no figure is shown on a throne or stage.2010-02-08A large indoor hall of seated participants, most with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes, sitting cross-legged on colourful striped mats and folded blankets. Many have palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Women wear white salwar-style kurtas, white saris, yellow and green printed sarees, and orange and pink garments; several men wear white shirts and white dhotis. Many wear rudraksha-style beaded malas and ID badges on lanyards. Plastic chairs are stacked along the back and sides, and water bottles sit on the floor among bags. Overall a group meditation or blindfolded session in a meeting hall.2009-08-27A wide hall with a tiled floor and a thatched roof where many participants sit in rows on striped mats, all wearing white blindfold cloths over their eyes. Men on the left wear yellow, white and striped shirts, and women on the right wear saris in black, yellow, orange and blue. Several participants wear name badges. A banner hangs on the far wall and ceiling fans are visible. The seated participants appear to be in a meditative or blindfolded exercise.2009-12-20A photograph of a large group of participants seated on striped mats and red-and-white rugs in a plain hall with white walls, ceiling fans and a dark curtain. Most participants wear white blindfolds or white cloths over their eyes. Many women in white saris with gold borders, and some in green, pink, red and blue saris, sit in rows, while men in white shirts and light trousers sit behind them. Several wear lanyard ID badges and rudraksha-style necklaces. A plastic water bottle sits in the foreground on the floor. No speaker is clearly identified in the frame.2011-07-17A large hall filled with hundreds of seated participants, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes. Women in cream, orange, pink, blue and green saris and salwar kameez sit cross-legged on blue mats over a light floor. Many wear lanyards or necklaces. Colourful hanging tassels decorate the pale pink walls and ceiling. Near the front, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands among the rows, and a woman in white stands at the left wall. A white speaker box sits at the right front edge. The scene appears to be a guided group practice, though no specific programme name is visible in the frame.2010-10-21A large hall with white walls and arched windows, filled with a crowd of several hundred people seated cross-legged on striped mats. Nearly everyone wears a white blindfold or headband over their eyes. Clothing is mixed: white kurtas and shirts, and saris and salwar in pink, yellow, orange, green, blue and red. Many wear lanyard name badges. White plastic chairs are stacked along the back and side walls, and a ceiling speaker hangs in the upper corner. Two framed portraits are on the far wall, too small to identify.2007-05-13 +1 copiesSeptember 16 20062006-09-16