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A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes, in white, cream, yellow and multicoloured saris and dhotis. Ceiling fans hang above rows of people; several women in white and yellow stand at the front and sides, and a small group of figures in saffron stands near the back. A banner beside the back wall shows a framed portrait of a woman in orange and a Tamil-language notice, and another banner on the right displays a red and white poster. The scene appears to be a mass group practice of this kind, with the blindfolds as its central visual element.

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Large indoor hall with white walls, ceiling fans and rows of seated devotees, most wearing white cloth blindfolds over their eyes. Many wear white, cream, yellow and bright saris or dhotis. A woman in an orange saffron sari stands near the centre aisle, and another woman in white stands beside a wooden door. Banners on the back wall show a framed portrait and printed Tamil text. The scene appears to be a group ritual or meditation session.2009-08-02August 06 20092009-08-06A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white blindfolds or white cloth tied over their eyes. Many wear white or colourful saris and salwar kameez in pink, blue, yellow, orange and maroon. A figure in orange robes stands near the front left of the hall beside a white-clad attendant. Brown pillars, wall fans, ceiling lights and red banners line the room, with posters on the walls. The scene appears to be a guided group exercise with eyes covered.2009-01-18August 02 20092009-08-02A large hall filled with rows of seated devotees, many wearing white cloths tied over their eyes as a blindfold for a meditation or sadhana session. A figure in an orange robe walks down the central aisle between the rows, with a wooden door and portrait frames on the back wall. Ceiling fans and fluorescent lights hang above, and white plastic chairs fill the room. Several seated people wear white, cream and floral sarees or white shirts, and some have identification badges on their clothing.2009-07-16January 31 20092009-01-31Wide view of a large hall filled with seated devotees, most wearing white blindfolds over their eyes. A central aisle runs toward the back, where a figure in an orange-red garment walks away from the camera along the marble path. Many attendees wear white, pastel and blue clothing, and some have badges. Ceiling fans, rows of chairs and framed pictures line the walls.2009-07-16Wide photograph of a large bright hall filled with rows of white plastic chairs occupied by hundreds of seated attendees, most wearing white headbands and many in white, yellow, pink, blue and green saris or salwar kameez. At the centre front, a figure in orange-saffron robes stands raising one arm, apparently addressing the audience. Tall windows line the white walls and a red stage backdrop is visible at the right. A small banner-like picture hangs on the left wall.2009-02-01A wide photograph of a large hall filled with rows of white plastic chairs, occupied by a dense crowd of participants wearing white blindfolds or eye bands over their eyes. Many wear white shirts, while others wear orange, pink, blue and green clothes. Several people sit with hands folded in prayer. A woman in an orange sari stands near the centre and another figure stands at the far right near a table. Below the high white ceiling hang several banners and posters with photographs of smiling women and printed text.2009-07-12August 06 20092009-08-06Large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated men and women in white shirts and white blindfold cloths tied over their eyes, facing forward. Some wear name badges on lanyards. Behind them stand rows of people along a balcony railing, and a woman in a red outfit stands near the front centre. Behind the audience hangs a banner with printed text and a framed portrait of a woman in orange. Ceiling fans, white walls, blue and maroon bunting decorate the venue.2009-08-06July 16 20092009-07-16