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A large photograph of a seated crowd, mostly women in white saris and white tops, filling a hall. Many have eyes closed and hands folded in anjali mudra, some wear rudraksha malas, and some have white cloth tied over their eyes. Many carry small pink name badges. On the upper left stage, a figure in orange robes is seated in front of a painted backdrop of a forest scene, and at the upper right an orange-clad figure stands near the edge of the hall. The crowd is dense and extends back toward the rear wall.

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A photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women and girls, dressed in white and pastel saris, salwar kameez and orange or green garments, many with white and vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas. In the foreground a woman in white holds her hands in anjali, and a girl in white sits near the front. On a raised stage at the upper left, a woman in an orange sari sits before a painted backdrop of a deity mural, and colourful decorative hangings hang from the ceiling. The setting suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2008-10-06A large seated crowd of women and some men fills a tented hall with green matting, attending a meditation or yoga session. Most wear white or pale sarees and salwar kameez, with some in orange, pink, blue and floral prints; many wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces and name badges. Some sit with hands folded in prayer or resting on laps. Red and cream draped valances line the tent, and banners with portraits hang at the far end. No speaker or figure of a person is clearly identifiable in the visible frame.2006-11-26 +1 copiesDecember 31 20152015-12-31A large indoor hall filled with seated participants, mostly women, at a yoga or meditation program. Many wear white or cream saris and salwar-style outfits with rudraksha malas around their necks, while some wear orange or saffron garments and red-and-white borders. They sit cross-legged on green mats, several with hands folded or chins resting on palms, attentively facing forward. At the upper right, a banner with a portrait is visible on the wall, and a white curtain covers the back wall. A water bottle and a black bag sit on the floor at the right edge.2006-11-25July 29 20082008-07-29October 04 20082008-10-04June 22 20082008-06-22Large seated audience of women in white and cream saris and kurtas, many wearing lanyards with name badges and rudraksha or bead malas, sitting in rows on the floor of a tented hall with white ceiling fabric. At the far left front, a figure in orange robes sits elevated on a platform beneath a painted backdrop of a forest scene with a deity image. Colourful woven fabric hangings decorate the ceiling and a pink banner reads Healer's Initiation Program. Bookshelves and a fan are visible at the sides. The seated audience fills most of the frame.2008-06-22A large indoor hall with a green mat floor holds a seated crowd of many devotees, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Many wear white and cream saris and kurtas, with some in pink, blue, purple and orange. Several women have gold necklaces and bangles, and a few hold small bags. Above the crowd hangs a red banner with yellow and white lettering and a portrait, with green palm plants and white roof panels overhead. The scene suggests a seated group meditation or satsang session, though no front figure is clearly visible.2006-11-05A large photograph inside a white tented hall at AadiKailaasa, Bengaluru, where a crowd of several hundred people sits cross-legged on woven mats and carpets in rows facing front. Most attendees wear white or cream saris and kurtas, many with white cloth bands tied over their foreheads, while a few wear pink, green and red saris. Near the front centre, a single figure in saffron/orange robes sits raised slightly apart from the rows. Hanging from the ceiling are colourful decorated cloth banners in yellow, red, blue and green patterns, and a yellow canopy hangs above. Shelves of books and a notice board line the far wall, and a purple banner with a portrait is visible at the upper right. a person candidate: a figure in saffron robes, appearance uncertain.2008-06-22November 25 20062006-11-25 +1 copiesA large crowd of devotees seated closely together on the ground at an evening gathering, many women dressed in white saris with gold-coloured borders and rows of gold necklaces, some men in white dhotis and shirts. Several women have sacred ash or kumkum marks on their foreheads, and many have their palms pressed together in anjali or hands folded in meditation with eyes closed. A woman in a yellow sari and a woman in red sit among them. No individual presenting as a person is clearly visible in this crowd.2017-03-11