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A large group of young women and girls sits cross-legged on dark red mats across a tiled hall, many with red cloth blindfolds over their eyes, in a meditative posture. Most wear white or cream salwar kameez or saris with pink and gold borders, pink shawls and beaded necklaces. Some hold small yellow bags and notebooks on the floor, and a few hands rest in mudra-like positions on their knees. Men in white dhotis and shirts sit in the background among rows of red plastic chairs, under a white-walled room with a wooden door. The scene suggests a meditation or satsang session.

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A photograph of a large hall where many seated participants sit on striped mats with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes, a meditation or sensory-awareness practice. Front-row women wear white saris with gold borders, a green sari, a red-and-white checked salwar and a pink sari; many also wear name badges and rudraksha or bead necklaces. Behind them men in white shirts and dark trousers sit in rows on the floor, and a few people stand near red curtains at the left. Books, water bottles and bags lie on the mats. White pillars and a red-and-white wall frame the room, and no a person figure is visible.2011-07-17August 27 20162016-08-27Large group of women and some men seated cross-legged on pink mats in a hall, most wearing red blindfolds over their eyes during a meditation session. The women wear white and pale pink saris with gold borders, beaded necklaces and bangles, and several have red-and-white name badges pinned to their clothing. A woman in the foreground in a pink sari holds her hands in a mudra on her lap, and a woman beside her wears a maroon blouse with a green-beaded mala. Behind them rows of other devotees, many in white, continue the meditation.2016-08-05A photograph of a large group of participants seated on striped mats and red-and-white rugs in a plain hall with white walls, ceiling fans and a dark curtain. Most participants wear white blindfolds or white cloths over their eyes. Many women in white saris with gold borders, and some in green, pink, red and blue saris, sit in rows, while men in white shirts and light trousers sit behind them. Several wear lanyard ID badges and rudraksha-style necklaces. A plastic water bottle sits in the foreground on the floor. No speaker is clearly identified in the frame.2011-07-17A large hall with a mezzanine railing where many people sit cross-legged on striped mats in rows, most wearing white or cream clothing and white blindfolds across their eyes. In the foreground, several women in cream and white saris sit with their palms resting on flat leaf plates, while others behind them, some in green and pink, sit in the same posture. Along the upper wall hang four large framed portraits of a man in white turbans and white robes, and a fluorescent ceiling light is visible on the left. The scene looks like a group meditation or ritual session with eyes covered.2005-11-24A large hall with rows of seated devotees on orange floor mats facing forward for a group session. Most participants wear white headbands and white or light clothing, many with gold-bordered white saris and some in blue, yellow, green or pink. Several women have rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles. Some sit with hands folded in lap or resting on knees, eyes closed or lowered. Purple-and-white mats with small books and bags are at the right edge. No a person candidate is visible in this photograph, and no figure is shown on a throne or stage.2010-02-08June 19 20162016-06-19August 05 20162016-08-05A seated group meditation session in an indoor hall with pale walls and a tiled floor. Many participants wear white blindfolds tied over their eyes and sit cross-legged on a striped woven mat with red, blue, green and white bands. The foreground woman wears a white sari with small coloured dots and a teal blouse, her hands resting on her knees in a meditative posture, with an identification badge pinned to her chest. Other participants wear white saris, white kurtas and a child in white clothing sits at the right. A pen and papers lie on the mat beside her. A figure in orange robes stands near the back doorway.2004-05-05A 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.2009-08-27A large seated audience of many people, mostly women in colourful saris and salwar kameez, sits on a red floor covering with green carpet at the front, all wearing white blindfold cloths tied over their eyes. Many hold small papers or booklets. Green and white banners with yellow sunflower motifs hang along the tent walls, and a floral tray of yellow marigolds sits at left. A figure in white stands near the back, and a few others in white are seated at the far left front. The scene reflects a large group meditation session.2006-09-16July 16 20172017-07-16 +1 copies