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A large seated congregation of men in white dhotis and shirts sits closely packed in a hall, most wearing red blindfolds tied over their eyes. Many have red or orange cloth wraps and some wear garlands or small ID badges on lanyards. Some men wear gold chains and rudraksha-style beads, and a few are bald or grey-haired. One person in the right foreground in white shirt stands near the seated rows. The scene suggests a meditative initiation session with eyes covered. No individual is clearly identifiable as a central figure in this frame.

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A large hall filled with hundreds of seated participants on a red floor covering, most wearing white clothes and white blindfold-style headbands tied over their eyes. Many sit cross-legged with hands resting on their knees, some wear rudraksha malas and identity badges, and a few wear yellow or orange shirts. In the background, red-curtained walls, red chairs and a camera on a tripod suggest a convention or meditation session.2009-02-27Large crowd of men seated on the ground at night, most wearing white shirts and dhotis and blindfolded with red cloth bands tied across their eyes. Many sit with eyes closed in meditative stillness, some with vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads. A man in a white shirt with a visible badge sits near the centre, and a man in pink stands out at left. A white cloth backdrop and bamboo poles frame the open-air gathering.2017-05-21April 26 20152015-04-26A large crowd of men seated on red mats in a hall, many wearing white shirts and white dhotis, with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Some wear rudraksha malas and lanyard-style name badges. One man in the front centre wears an orange polo shirt and sits cross-legged with hands in a meditative pose. The men appear to be in a guided meditation or practice session.2009-02-27A large crowd of men seated on red mats in rows fills a hall, most wearing white shirts and white dhotis, with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Many wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces and white name badges on their chests. Above them a blue banner with framed portrait photos and orange flower garlands hangs along the top. Some men in darker or coloured shirts are scattered through the rows, and a few look on from the edges. The gathering appears to be a meditation session with eyes covered.2006-12-14A photograph of a large seated group of men in a hall, most wearing white shirts and grey or khaki trousers, with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. They sit closely packed on white mats in rows, some with hands resting on their knees, indoors beneath windows with latticed grilles and white plastic chairs stacked at the back.2007-08-31Large crowd of devotees seated cross-legged on a red carpeted hall floor in a meditation session. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, with white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes. Many have name badges pinned to their shirts and carry white cloth bags and water bottles beside them. Some wear checked, striped or red-patterned shirts. Their hands rest in laps and they sit upright with eyes covered. Indoor hall with white pillars and a bright ceiling. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this image.2008-02-09A 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.2017-03-11June 19 20162016-06-19December 16 20062006-12-16February 27 20092009-02-27A large crowd of men sits on the floor of an open event pavilion, most wearing white shirts and white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Several wear rudraksha malas around their necks and ID lanyards. Some are in checked or striped shirts and one wears a saffron-coloured garment. Their hands rest in lap postures. Behind them, a stage area with banners and a few standing figures in light clothing is partly visible under white canopy fabric.2006-12-16