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A large seated gathering of devotees with white cloths tied over their eyes, sitting on a red carpet in rows. Men wear white shirts and dhotis, and women wear white saris with orange or coloured borders and orange lanyards. The event appears to be a structured group session with blindfolded participants.

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August 15 20092009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15A large seated assembly of many people wearing white blindfold bands across their eyes, filling an open hall with a red carpet along the front. In the centre a figure with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and gestures with one arm while standing before the seated crowd. Women in white and cream saris, some with orange or green borders, and men in white shirts and dhotis sit in rows, many with small flags or badges pinned to their clothing. Ornamental garlands and beaded necklaces are visible on several seated people.2009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15A large indoor hall filled with seated attendees, most wearing white blindfolds or white cloth tied over their eyes, sitting on white chairs and on the floor along red carpeted aisles. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and walks slowly down the red carpet between the rows, appearing to address the gathering; the appearance-based label is probable, given the saffron robe and long swept-back hair, but the face is not discernible enough to confirm. Attendees wear white shirts, kurtas, pale saris and checked shirts, some with name badges. The scene reflects a structured group session.2009-01-31A large hall filled with hundreds of seated participants, most wearing white blindfolds across their eyes. In the centre a standing figure wears a long saffron-orange robe over a red top, with long dark hair swept back and a rudraksha-style necklace visible on the seated men nearby. Many seated people wear white shirts and white or light clothing, some with name badges. Tall pillars, barred windows and a red-trimmed wall frame the room, and a yellow-clad helper stands near the back.2009-08-02A large indoor gathering of seated devotees, mostly in white and pastel clothes, many wearing white headbands, sitting on the floor across a hall. A standing figure in a long saffron-orange robe with long dark hair stands on a red carpeted aisle holding a microphone, appearing to address the crowd. Behind the audience, a stage area with a seated person and audio equipment is visible. The appearance-based label a person applies to the standing robed figure, who is in a saffron robe with long hair, as a satsang-style discourse setting.2009-02-15A standing figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe, with long dark hair and a red undergarment visible at the neck, walks through a large seated assembly of participants. Most seated people wear white head bands over their eyes and white or pastel clothing, with some in purple, blue and yellow saris, and many have red or orange shawls. Potted plants and a carpet of marigold-like flowers in yellow and red line the floor at the left. The scene suggests a group ritual or session, and the standing figure is a candidate for the swami, though appearance alone leaves identity uncertain.2009-08-15August 02 20092009-08-02August 11 20092009-08-11