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A large seated gathering of women and some men, many wearing white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes, sits in rows on a red floor covering at an indoor convention hall. Participants wear saris and salwar kameez in green, yellow, blue, orange and pink, with ID badges pinned to their clothing. In the foreground at left, the bare shoulder and back of a person with dark curly hair is partly visible. Behind the rows, several women in white and orange-trimmed saris stand near a stage backdrop decorated with framed photographs and a small altar with lit oil lamps.

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December 16 20062006-12-16A large hall filled with hundreds of seated participants, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes. Women in cream, orange, pink, blue and green saris and salwar kameez sit cross-legged on blue mats over a light floor. Many wear lanyards or necklaces. Colourful hanging tassels decorate the pale pink walls and ceiling. Near the front, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands among the rows, and a woman in white stands at the left wall. A white speaker box sits at the right front edge. The scene appears to be a guided group practice, though no specific programme name is visible in the frame.2010-10-21A large photograph of a seated programme in a tented hall with a red carpet. Hundreds of participants sit cross-legged on mats, each wearing a white blindfold tied over the eyes, many with name badges pinned to their clothes. They wear saris and salwar kameez in pink, green, teal, yellow, orange, lavender and maroon, with gold necklaces and bangles visible. A few figures in white clothing walk along the left edge and in the background. Green and yellow decorative banners hang along the tent poles. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person in this image.2006-09-15September 16 20062006-09-16A 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.2006-12-16A large photograph of a dense seated audience filling a hall, with hundreds of participants sitting cross-legged on the floor. Most wear white headbands tied over their eyes, and many have small name tags pinned to their clothes. Their clothing includes white kurtas and saris, plus bright sarees in yellow, orange, pink, purple and blue. Several people in the foreground wear dark saris and one wears orange. A small white box stands at the lower left. In the upper background, a figure in an orange and purple wrap stands near a pillar, with the a person candidate not clearly visible. The hall has white columns and light walls.2010-08-19November 25 20062006-11-25A large crowd of students sits cross-legged on red mats in a decorated pavilion during a meditation session, most wearing white blindfolds over their eyes. Many women wear white, cream, green, orange and blue shawls or saris with name badges pinned to them. Behind them hang green and white banners with sunflower motifs, and a monk-like figure in saffron stands at the back left. Sitting upright with hands resting on their laps, they appear absorbed in a guided practice. The scene is dense with several hundred people.2006-09-17Article - November 26 20062006-11-26A large indoor hall filled with many seated participants, most wearing white blindfolds or headbands tied across their eyes. They sit in rows on green mats, mostly women in colourful saris including teal, magenta, orange, blue and white, with many wearing garlands and rudraksha-style beads. A central green aisle runs toward a distant stage where a figure stands in white. Some attendants in white clothing stand near the left edge. The scene shows a mass meditation or group practice session with rows of participants in close formation. +1 copiesFebruary 09 20082008-02-09A 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.2006-11-05