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Photograph of a large seated crowd inside a white tented pavilion lit by hanging bulbs, with red-brown support poles. Hundreds of men in white dhotis and shirts sit on the floor, many wearing white headbands, with some in yellow, pink and blue clothes. A wooden stage with ornate decoration stands at the far end. A white rope barrier and standing spectators are at the left edge.

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July 26 20152015-07-26A large crowd of men sits closely packed on the floor of a white tented pavilion lit by overhead lights and ceiling fans. Many wear white shirts and white dhotis, and most have white cloth bands tied over their eyes. Some wear coloured shirts in red, blue and pink. Red and white canopy drapes line the tent roof, and red pillars support it. Metal barriers and white cloth panels border the seating area, and at the far end a wooden structure stands in front of a brick building. The scene resembles a gathered satsang or meditation session, with participants blindfolded. No individual is clearly identifiable as a swami in the frame.2015-07-26A large tented hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees in white clothing, most wearing white blindfolds or cloth wrapped over their eyes, sitting cross-legged on a floor covered with white sheets. Men in white shirts and dhotis fill the rows, some with white shawls and rudraksha or beaded necklaces. Tall white pillars run through the tent, with ceiling fans and hanging lights overhead. At the right edge, a woman in a white top and orange-red shawl stands near the front, and a cameraman is visible near the far left. The scene suggests a group meditation or spiritual programme.2007-12-12July 26 20152015-07-26December 12 20072007-12-12December 12 20072007-12-12A large crowd of seated men fills a white-roofed tent under a scalloped blue-and-white bunting ceiling and rows of hanging fans and lights. Most wear white shirts and white headbands over their eyes, with ID lanyards around their necks, and sit on a red carpet edged with green. At the far front, a few figures in white and saffron stand near a raised stage area with dark speakers and a palm tree beside it. The scene suggests a convention session with participants in a meditative blindfolded practice, though no specific ritual is legible here.2009-11-26December 13 20072007-12-13A large crowd of men stands in a big open tent hall at night, facing a stage at the far end. Most wear white shirts and white headbands, with some in cream or blue shirts. Ceiling fans hang from the white tent roof with blue trim, and tall posts with orange and white banners line the sides. At the stage, a large backdrop shows a portrait of a figure in orange and a smaller figure seated on a raised platform, with a white panel beside it.2007-12-14December 13 20072007-12-13A large tented meditation hall with green carpeting and maroon drapery. Hundreds of seated participants in white shirts and white dhotis or trousers sit cross-legged in rows, with white blindfold bands over their eyes, hands resting on their knees. A man in a light shirt stands at the far right beside a camera on a tripod, and banners hang along the back wall. The scene suggests a yoga or meditation session.2006-11-26A large indoor tent event where a dense crowd of hundreds of devotees sits cross-legged on the floor, most wearing white shirts and white dhotis or trousers, and many with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Some wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces and ID lanyards. The tent has a white canopy with blue edging, hanging ornate red, yellow and blue cylindrical banners, ceiling fans and stage lights on poles, and banners along the back wall. A tripod-mounted camera stands at left. No individual a person candidate is clearly identifiable in the visible crowd.2007-12-13