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A photograph of a large tent gathering where many seated women and some men wear white blindfolds over their eyes, sitting in rows of white plastic chairs on a red carpet. Women wear saris in blue, peach, red, yellow and cream, several with rudraksha malas and small identification badges. Behind them a purple-draped stage and a tent banner with Tamil text are visible. A man in white kurta stands at right holding papers. The participants appear to be taking part in a structured group exercise.

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A large outdoor convention tent filled with hundreds of seated participants, most in white or pastel saris and salwar kameez, wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Many sit cross-legged on a blue mat with hands folded or resting on laps; some wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and small name badges. In the background, a stage area with framed portraits and banners is partly visible, and a few people stand near the edges. The scene is a mass group meditation or ritual session at a Nithyananda Spurana convention in Avadi, Chennai.2006-12-16December 16 20062006-12-16December 16 20062006-12-16A 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.2006-12-16December 16 20062006-12-16A very large crowd of seated devotees, most of them women in saris and salwar kameez, wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes during an evening convention session. Many wear chains and necklaces, and some carry blue, pink, and maroon clothing. Plastic white chairs sit in the foreground. At the back, a stage area has a white banner and a framed portrait of a bearded saffron-clad figure on a blue backdrop, while smaller framed posters hang along the top left. A small blue bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2006-12-16A large seated gathering of women in saris on a red carpet inside a big hall, most wearing white headbands over their eyes as a blindfold, with plates of food and flower petals before them. Visible saris include orange, yellow, pink, purple, green and maroon, and several participants wear delegate lanyards. A dense audience fills the room behind the foreground rows.2008-02-09December 16 20062006-12-16A 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 crowd of women sits in rows at an indoor hall during a yoga meditation session. Nearly all wear white blindfolds tied over their eyes, white or cream clothing, and black beaded necklaces; several wear orange-bordered white saris with blue emblems, and identity badges hang on some chests. Banners with portrait photographs hang on the wall behind them, and the seated participants stretch back toward the rear of the room.2006-11-25February 09 20082008-02-09November 25 20062006-11-25 +1 copies