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A photograph of a large hall where a central figure in a long saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala stands on a green carpeted aisle, arms raised in a gesture, facing a seated audience. Hundreds of seated participants wear white blindfolds across their eyes; many women wear white or yellow saris and men wear white kurtas or dark shirts. Ceiling fans, arched balconies and a small shrine with a deity murti line the hall, and a banner hangs on the right wall. Visible crowd is large, with more than a hundred people present.

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A large hall with cream walls, arched windows and a green carpet runway running down the centre. Rows of seated devotees wear white clothes and white blindfolds over their eyes, with some in yellow and green saris and dark shirts. A standing figure in a long saffron-orange robe, with a red-and-orange beaded necklace, walks along the green path between the rows. Behind them is a gold-and-red ornate altar or shrine, and people stand on a balcony along the right wall holding banners. A recognizable a person candidate is not clearly established from appearance, so the central figure is described by role only as a robed figure walking the aisle.2009-08-09A large hall with a green carpeted central aisle lined by rows of seated devotees wearing white blindfolds across their eyes. A standing figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks down the aisle between the rows. Many seated people wear white and cream clothing, and some wear orange and yellow saffron-toned saris. A decorated golden shrine structure with red accents stands at the far end, and banners hang from the upper balcony on the right.2009-08-09A photograph taken from a low angle inside a hall with a green carpet and a row of ceiling fans. A standing man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala stands centrally, barefoot, with long hair. Seated on both sides on the green floor are many devotees wearing white dhotis and kurtas, saris and salwar in colours such as yellow, pink and maroon, all with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes and small identification badges. A shrine with a golden-trimmed structure is visible at the back of the hall.2009-08-09A large hall with a green carpet and rows of seated devotees, most wearing white clothes and white blindfold-style headbands over their eyes. In the centre a woman with long dark hair wears an orange sari-style garment and raises one arm while walking along the aisle between the rows. A man in white stands at the left edge holding a camera. Other seated devotees in white and a few in blue and orange clothing fill the floor, with a projection screen and windows along the far wall.2010-08-21A standing figure in an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala with arms raised stands in the center of a large hall with a green carpet. Around them, many seated people in white clothing and white headbands, some with hands folded, sit in rows near a shrine area. The setting is a high-ceilinged hall with ceiling fans and tall windows.2009-08-09A large hall with a green carpet and rope lines on the floor, where many people sit cross-legged in rows wearing white blindfolds across their eyes. A standing figure in an orange robe with a red-beaded mala around the neck raises both arms overhead, near a small shrine-like altar at the back. Seated participants include a woman in an orange-yellow sari with a braid and red flower, women in white saris, and a man in a dark green shirt with hands joined. Ceiling fans and decorated ceiling panels are visible. The standing figure appears to be a candidate for a person, though the appearance is uncertain from this distance.2009-08-09A large hall with a green carpeted aisle runs between rows of seated devotees, most wearing white clothes and white blindfolds over their eyes. In the centre, a figure in a long saffron-orange robe walks up the aisle with head tilted upward, while another person in orange stands further back near the wall. Black screens hang from the ceiling and white fabric canopies cover the roof. Several devotees in the foreground have hands pressed together in namaste. Water bottles sit on the floor near the front rows, and the scene suggests a guided meditation session.2010-08-21A large hall with green carpet where hundreds of seated participants wear white headbands over their eyes during a meditation session. In the foreground a figure in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair walks away from the camera, one arm raised, barefoot, past rows of people in white and cream clothes. A few seated men wear orange or saffron shawls near the back, and a white projection screen hangs from the ceiling.2010-08-21A large hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white blindfolds over their eyes, sitting on the floor in rows. A figure in a long saffron-orange robe walks up a central green carpet aisle with one arm raised high, appearing to lead the group. Many devotees wear white, cream and light-coloured clothing, with some in bright saffron, orange, red and blue tops. Two large dark screens hang from the ceiling, and white fabric canopies stretch overhead beneath fluorescent lights. Orange banners line the far walls. Several people in white sit near the front, and one woman in a yellow saree covers her face. The figure in orange is a sannyasi-style robe-wearer; the appearance is too uncertain to attribute to any specific person, so identity is left unsure.2010-08-21A large hall with a green carpeted central aisle holds a crowd of hundreds seated on the floor, most wearing white blindfolds tied over their eyes. At the front centre, a figure seen from behind wears a long orange-saffron robe, has long dark hair, and raises one arm high while holding a small object in the other hand, apparently leading the group. Many participants wear white, cream, orange and red clothes, and some women wear sarees in yellow, green and blue. Large dark screens hang on the walls above, white fabric panels cover the ceiling, and orange banners are visible on the back walls. The figure's face is not visible, and the scene reads as a blindfolded meditation or guided session.2010-08-21A large hall filled with hundreds of seated participants, most wearing white blindfolds across their eyes, sitting on a green carpeted aisle. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair, seen from behind, wears a sleeveless orange top and an orange wrap, standing with one hand on her hip facing the crowd. Participants wear white, colourful saris and kurtas, and some wear orange or red shirts. Pale walls, white ceiling fabric and dark screens frame the room, with orange banners on the back walls. Visible crowd counted here is a large gathering.2010-08-21A photograph of a large indoor hall with a green carpeted aisle running between rows of seated attendees. A standing figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair, one arm raised, walks down the central aisle. Hundreds of seated participants wear white blindfold cloths over their eyes, many in white or pastel salwar and saris and white shirts. Large dark screens hang from the white ceiling, and orange banners are on the side walls.2010-08-21