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A photograph of a seated group of devotees in a hall with a long red carpet, many wearing white blindfolds and name badges. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair in a sleeveless red top and orange skirt stands facing the crowd with her back to the camera. On the right a man in white clothes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on the red carpet, also blindfolded. Women in colourful saris, including orange, green and blue, sit with hands folded or raised. The scene suggests a guided group practice with eyes covered.

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July 26 20092009-07-26A large seated gathering of devotees with white cloths tied over their eyes, sitting on a red carpet in rows. Men wear white shirts and dhotis, and women wear white saris with orange or coloured borders and orange lanyards. The event appears to be a structured group session with blindfolded participants.2009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15A large hall with a blue draped backdrop and a red carpet runs down the centre. A figure in orange robes stands with back to the camera, arms raised high, walking along the carpet. Rows of seated devotees in white and colourful saris and clothes fill both sides, many wearing white blindfolds over their eyes, their hands pressed together in prayer. A woman in an orange shawl sits near the stage, and decorative cream pillar-like forms frame the platform. A man in white in the foreground sits with palms joined, a mala around his neck.2009-07-26August 15 20092009-08-15A large hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white and many with white blindfold cloths tied over their eyes during a meditation session. In the foreground a figure with long, swept-back dark wavy hair seen from behind wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and stands facing the crowd on a green carpeted aisle; the figure's appearance is consistent with a person but not clearly confirmed, so this is not a probable identification. Other people in the rear wear white and one wears a light blue shirt. A person in yellow stands at a microphone near the back of the hall.2010-08-21A large seated assembly of many people wearing white blindfold bands across their eyes, filling an open hall with a red carpet along the front. In the centre a figure with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and gestures with one arm while standing before the seated crowd. Women in white and cream saris, some with orange or green borders, and men in white shirts and dhotis sit in rows, many with small flags or badges pinned to their clothing. Ornamental garlands and beaded necklaces are visible on several seated people.2009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white clothes and white blindfolds over their eyes, in a meditation session. In the foreground, a person seen from behind wears a sleeveless saffron-orange top and has long, dark, wavy hair; they stand facing the seated crowd. Further back, a man in white holds a microphone, and a woman in a yellow garment stands near the back. Some devotees wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and saffron or yellow shawls. Plastic bottles sit on the green floor mat, and white walls with orange banners frame the room.2010-08-21July 26 20092009-07-26A large indoor hall filled with seated attendees, most wearing white blindfolds or white cloth tied over their eyes, sitting on white chairs and on the floor along red carpeted aisles. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and walks slowly down the red carpet between the rows, appearing to address the gathering; the appearance-based label is probable, given the saffron robe and long swept-back hair, but the face is not discernible enough to confirm. Attendees wear white shirts, kurtas, pale saris and checked shirts, some with name badges. The scene reflects a structured group session.2009-01-31