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A large crowd of women seated on the floor in a hall, many with both hands raised to their heads in a synchronized meditative gesture. Most wear saris and salwar in orange, saffron, red, white and purple, with brown or red shawls and beaded necklaces. A few have blonde or light hair. In the far background a stage with red and pink lighting is visible. The scene resembles a group Oneness or spiritual practice session.

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May 11 20162016-05-11A large crowd of women fills a hall, most with both arms raised and hands pressed to their heads in a synchronized posture. Many wear saris and salwar kameez in red, orange, pink, green and blue, with bangles, beaded necklaces and green lanyards around their necks. Faces show calm concentration, and the scene is shot from a low angle with foreground figures slightly blurred. A large screen glows pink at the upper right edge of the hall.2016-05-11May 09th 20162016-05-09A dense crowd of devotees, mostly women and some men, fills an indoor hall with pale pink walls. Many wear orange-red and rust headscarves or shawls, some in white or pink tops and saris. Their arms are raised with hands clasped on the head in a group practice. Several have bindis, bangles and beaded necklaces. Faces show varied ages, from young adults to elderly participants. No single leader is clearly identifiable among the crowd.2016-05-12May 11 20162016-05-11May 07 20162016-05-07A large crowd of participants in white clothing with orange-red shawls performs a seated meditation practice, hands raised to the top of their heads in a palms-on-crown gesture. Many have orange and yellow tilak marks on their foreheads and wear gold bangles and wristwatches. The dense gathering fills the frame, with faces of men and women of varied ages visible among the raised arms. No single individual is identifiable as a presiding teacher in this view, and no a person candidate is clearly visible.2015-05-26January 06 20192019-01-06A large crowd of seated participants in white clothes with red-orange shawls performs a hand-to-head gesture, both hands raised with fingers pressed to the top of the head. Many people wear orange-red shawls over white kurtas and white dresses, some with forehead markings and beaded bracelets. Purple lotus-pattern panels decorate the wall behind them. No single figure is clearly identifiable as the teacher; the gathering is seen from the back and side rows.2015-05-26May 09th 20162016-05-09A large seated congregation fills a tent hall, with many devotees raising both arms overhead with hands clasped behind or atop their heads in a unified posture. Most men wear white kurtas or shirts with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, and several wear yellow or grey clothing. Women in white, blue and bright tops are visible among the crowd, and a few wear orange-red shawls. Many participants wear lanyard badges and orange wristbands. Orange-red floor covering runs beneath the seated rows and the tent poles and ceiling are visible above. The scene suggests a group meditation or yoga session, with the watermarked a person archive credit printed in the corner.2016-05-11A large crowd of seated devotees, mostly men in white kurtas and orange or saffron shawls, raise both hands to their heads in a shared gesture during a group practice. Some wear rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, and a few wear red or orange head wraps. Several people in the foreground wear glasses. A gold decorated altar or backdrop is visible at the top right, and a green plant sits in the background. The mood is dense and communal, with many figures blurred in the foreground.2016-05-11