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Close photo of a seated woman in a cream and orange-bordered sari, her eyes covered by a white cloth tied at the back of her head, a red kumkum mark on her forehead and a black beaded mala with gold chain around her neck. Behind her, other women in white and orange or red saris sit in rows with gold jewellery and bangles, some hands folded in their laps. The setting is a person Spurana convention at Avadi, Chennai, a seated gathering with no visible deity, throne or identifiable presenter in frame.

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A photograph of a crowd at a large indoor gathering where many participants wear white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. In the foreground a young woman in a yellow and orange striped sari with a black beaded mala necklace is blindfolded and appears to be crying, her face wet with tears. Behind her, rows of people in white garments and blindfolds sit close together, and banners or backdrops with printed images hang on a blue wall. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible in this scene.2006-12-16A large tent event where rows of women sit on the floor with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. In the foreground, a woman in a yellow and cream sari with a red mala and a woman in an orange-red sari sit with hands resting on their laps; several others wear pink, blue, and white saris. Each participant wears an ID badge on the sari. In the background, a woman in white stands on a stage, and a banner with a bird logo hangs on the left. Pink-draped tent fabric lines the ceiling and walls.2006-12-16A photograph of a large seated gathering under a open-sided tent at a convention. Many women sit on red floor mats, most of them with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. In the foreground a woman in an all-white churidar-style outfit with a dark beaded necklace sits upright, and beside her a younger woman in a white saree with gold border and a rudraksha mala is seated. To the left a woman wears an orange saree and another wears a red blouse. Behind them rows of attendees in white, blue, green and pastel clothes fill the space, with a banner and backdrop visible at the back. No speaker in saffron or ornate attire is clearly visible in the frame.2006-12-16A photograph of seated women at a meditation session, most wearing red blindfolds tied over their eyes. The central woman wears a yellow blouse, a white sari with a gold border, a dark beaded necklace and gold earrings, with a red bindi. Behind her, another woman in a blue top and white sari sits with her head bowed, and a woman on the right wears a white sari with a gold border and holds her hand to her head. Some attendees wear white and carry name badges. The room feels like a group practice in an ashram hall.2017-03-11A photograph of several women seated closely together, most with red cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. The central woman wears a white sari with a gold border, a black beaded mala, gold chain, gold earrings and a red bindi, and sits upright with her face forward. Women on either side wear white saris, one with a red-bordered sari, and one has gold earrings. The setting appears to be a group meditation session, with the blindfolds. No identifiable a person is visible in this frame.2017-05-10A photograph of a seated crowd inside a tent during a meditation exercise, with many participants wearing white cloth blindfolds tied around their heads. In the foreground a young woman in a brown checked top and gold earrings sits with a white blindfold covering her eyes, her lips slightly parted. Beside her a woman in a blue top and a gold chain sits with a white blindfold, and behind them more blindfolded participants, some in green, blue and orange garments, are seated on white plastic chairs. A white tent canopy and a purple drape are visible above. A small purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2006-12-16December 16 20062006-12-16A woman seated on a white plastic chair wears a white cloth blindfold across her eyes, a grey-lilac blouse and a grey saree with a purple and orange border, and a red-brown rudraksha mala around her neck. A small gold earring is visible. Behind her, rows of white plastic chairs are occupied by people in cream and white clothing on a red floor covering. A lanyard badge hangs from her saree with a partly legible name tag. The scene appears to be a seated session at a convention, with the blindfolded participant as the main subject. No a person candidate is visibly present in this frame.2006-12-16Photograph of a crowd of women seated in close rows, many wearing white cotton saris with thin borders and red or orange blindfolds tied over their eyes. In the foreground an older woman with grey hair, a small nose stud and a red beaded mala necklace sits with her eyes covered by a red cloth, her face tilted slightly down. Beside her a woman in a white sari with a teal border wears a visible ID badge on a lanyard, and another woman in an orange patterned sari sits behind. No deity, throne or a person candidate is visible, and the setting appears to be an outdoor gathering.2017-03-11A seated group of devotees, mostly women, sit with red cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes during a meditation session. In the centre, a woman in an orange sari with a thin gold-coloured border and a dark beaded necklace sits with her eyes covered by a red cloth, her forehead marked with a red tilak. To her left, a young girl in a red-and-gold outfit lifts a red cloth. Behind them, older women wear white and cream saris, one with a small floral print, and some wear name badges on lanyards.2017-03-11A photograph of a seated group of women at an indoor meditation session. In the foreground a woman in a cream sari with a gold-patterned border and a red-and-gold wrist watch is tying a red cloth blindfold over her eyes, with both hands raised to the back of her head. Beside her, other women in white and cream saris also tie red blindfolds, and one smiles. Gold bangles, a gold necklace and an ID badge hang on a lanyard. Several women have flowers in their hair. The scene shows participants preparing for a guided meditation exercise.2017-05-10A photograph of a seated group of women at a meditation class, most wearing red cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes. The central woman has white-grey hair, a white saree with a wide gold-and-red woven border, a black beaded necklace and a small gold earring, and her eyes are closed in concentration. Women beside her wear white and cream sarees, gold necklaces and bangles. Partly visible at left are a tripod-like stand and a small printed card held by someone. The and , and is omitted from text. No identifiable a person appearance is visible in the frame2017-03-11