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A large outdoor yoga or meditation session on green artificial turf under a white tent canopy. Many participants sit in rows on red plastic chairs and on mats, most wearing white or pale clothing with yellow, green and purple borders, and white blindfold-style cloths tied over their eyes. Some wear rudraksha-style beaded malas and name badges on their chests. Behind them, a backdrop displays banners with the text Ananda Gallery, Books, DVDs, Tapes and Gift items, along with a framed portrait of a figure wearing a white turban and robe. Palm trees and a blue sky are visible at the top edge.

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Article - November 26 20062006-11-26A large tented meditation session in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, with many people seated on green carpet and red plastic chairs. Most attendees wear white or cream sarees and kurtas, with a few in green, teal and striped clothing. Many have their hands pressed together in prayer or hold small white cloths, and several wear white eye-covering bands. Banners behind them advertise Ananda Galleria, listing books, DVD/VCD, tapes and audio articles, with portraits printed on them.2006-11-26A large indoor hall filled with a seated group of many participants on green mats, most wearing white or pastel clothes such as yellow, pink and teal saris and kurtas, and white blindfold-style headbands tied over their eyes. Rows of red plastic chairs are visible at the back, a green-and-white draped canopy hangs behind, and a few people sit on chairs among the crowd. A banner with printed text and portraits is on the upper right wall. The scene suggests a guided yoga or meditation session with eyes covered.2006-11-25 +1 copiesArticle - November 26 20062006-11-26November 25 20062006-11-25A large group of men sits cross-legged on a green mat in a tented hall during a yoga or meditation session. Most wear white shirts and dhotis, and many have white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Some wear lanyard ID badges, and a few wear dark or pastel shirts. Red plastic chairs line the back of the hall beneath a white draped ceiling. Banners on the rear wall show portraits and printed text. No single figure is identifiable as a person in this view, and no one is clearly shown as a presiding teacher.2006-11-26A photograph of a large seated group of women at an Arogya Yoga program, all wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Most wear white or cream sarees and salwar-style outfits with dark beaded mala necklaces, and many have ID badges pinned to their clothes. Some wear orange or yellow borders and orange-and-blue patterned sarees. They sit close together on a green mat floor under a tent-like hall, and a banner with a portrait of a person appears in the upper right corner. Several women have their hands resting on their laps or knees, with some seated in meditative posture. The scene suggests a group meditation session with the participants wearing eye coverings.2006-11-25Article - November 26 20062006-11-26A large seated gathering of meditators at an indoor yoga programme, with many participants wearing white cloth blindfolds across their eyes. They sit cross-legged on green mats in rows, mostly women in saris and salwar kameez in white, cream, orange, peach, blue and purple, some with rudraksha or beaded necklaces and name badges pinned to their clothes. A red bag sits on the floor in the foreground. Behind them, banners and a draped white canopy frame the hall, and the crowd stretches back toward the stage. No single leader is clearly identifiable in the frame.2006-11-26 +1 copiesA large indoor hall of seated participants, most with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes, sitting cross-legged on colourful striped mats and folded blankets. Many have palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Women wear white salwar-style kurtas, white saris, yellow and green printed sarees, and orange and pink garments; several men wear white shirts and white dhotis. Many wear rudraksha-style beaded malas and ID badges on lanyards. Plastic chairs are stacked along the back and sides, and water bottles sit on the floor among bags. Overall a group meditation or blindfolded session in a meeting hall.2009-08-27November 25 20062006-11-25November 25 20062006-11-25