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A large indoor hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees, most wearing white clothing and white cloth blindfolds or headbands tied over their eyes. Many sit on orange and cream mats with cushions and bags placed beside them, and some wear lanyards. In the foreground a woman in white sits cross-legged on a mat next to a yellow cloth, with water bottles scattered around. Some participants are seated with heads bowed in a meditative or practice session. No clear a person candidate is visible among the seated crowd.

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A photograph of a large seated group inside a hall, with hundreds of participants wearing white clothing and white cloth blindfolds over their eyes. Many sit on orange and dark cushioned mats, some with bags and bottles beside them. Several participants in the foreground wear white shawls, blue and purple garments, and bead necklaces, and some sit cross-legged or lie down. A bag with an embroidered label reading Dhyanapeetam sits on the floor. Some seated figures wear green, pink and red clothing among the white. The scene suggests a guided meditation or group practice, with no clearly identifiable a person figure visible.2009-12-12A large indoor hall with a white tiled floor and white walls hung with decorative vertical banners in orange, blue and yellow. Several hundred people sit cross-legged in neat rows on orange and blue mats, most wearing white clothing and white blindfold-style headbands over their eyes. Many wear lanyard badges around their necks, and some hold small orange bags or cushions. A man in the foreground wears a white dhoti and shirt with a yellow lanyard, while another sits with his eyes covered, and a person in a blue shirt reclines on the mat at right. A white mat is rolled out on the floor at left, and water bottles sit among the rows.2009-12-12December 12 20092009-12-12December 12 20092009-12-12A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees on a long green mat, most wearing white ritual clothes and white blindfold strips tied over their eyes. Many hold small yellow mats or booklets, and some wear rudraksha malas. A camera on a tripod is visible near the center aisle, and a few people in white stand at the far back of the hall. At the front center, a seated figure in white with an orange-yellow shawl appears to be leading the group, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm who it is. Another seated man in white with a shaved head sits at the right of the central aisle, and the room is lit by natural light from large windows.2010-08-19A photograph of a large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white or white-banded headbands over their eyes. Many wear saris in saffron, yellow, purple, pink and green, while some men wear white shirts and white caps. People sit on mats and the stone floor in rows. A single figure in an orange sari stands near the back center. Along the left wall are informational display boards, and tall pink and orange curtains hang from the windows. A stained-glass arched window and wooden doors appear at the top right. Plastic water bottles and bags sit among the seated people.2009-01-31A large photograph of a mass meditation hall with hundreds of seated devotees on a green mat. Most participants wear white garments and white blindfold bands over their eyes, and many have small name badges on lanyards. Some wear saffron, yellow, pink and patterned saris. A camera on a tripod stands near the centre aisle, and a figure in white with a yellow shawl sits at the front of the aisle. Many people sit cross-legged or kneel, and the scene reflects a large guided meditation session.2010-08-19A large hall packed with several hundred participants seated on chairs and mats, nearly all wearing white clothes and white blindfold bands over their eyes. Many carry cloth bags, one printed with Dhyanapeetam and Suvarna Gupta. Some sit on a white sheet and yellow mat on the right, with water bottles beside them. Cream and blue ceremonial banners hang along the upper walls.2009-12-12July 17 20162016-07-17A 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.2010-02-08A large seated gathering of devotees in a bright hall with white walls, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes. Men in white shirts, pale kurtas and blue or cream clothing sit closest to the camera, while women in saffron, orange, yellow and pink saris sit further back on colourful striped mats. A black speaker and a small purple logo appear at the top left. The blindfolded participants appear to be in a guided exercise or session together.2009-12-20A large hall with a green carpet floor and a wide aisle down the middle, filled with rows of seated participants wearing white headbands that cover their eyes. Most wear white clothing, while others wear saffron, yellow, orange, pink and multicoloured saris and kurtas. A man in a white kurta sits near the front with a yellow shawl draped over his shoulder, and a tripod-mounted camera stands in the aisle. Attendees sit with hands folded or palms together in meditation, with white walls and tall windows behind them and staff in white standing along the back. A small circular logo appears at the upper left.2010-08-19