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A large hall with an orange cloth covering the floor, where many participants stand in rows wearing white or blue blindfolds over their eyes. Women in red, orange, turquoise and blue saris stand in the foreground, some wearing name badges, while men in white shirts and dark trousers stand behind them. Small printed photos lie on the orange cloth at their feet. Blue and orange patterned mats run between the rows, and colourful decorative hangings line the pillars and ceiling. The scene appears to be a group exercise with participants blindfolded and standing in ordered lines.

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December 19 20092009-12-19A large crowd of participants stands in close rows at an indoor yoga programme, most wearing white headbands tied over their eyes. Men in white or pale shirts and trousers stand toward the back; women wear saris in white, yellow, orange, purple, green and red, many with beaded necklaces and name badges pinned on their clothing. A cameraman with a video camera on a tripod-like rig stands at the centre, and a white canopy and draped fabric frame the hall above. The image appears to show a blindfolded group meditation exercise.2006-11-25A large hall with orange floor mats and hanging colourful decorative cylinders from the ceiling. Many people stand in rows wearing white blindfolds tied around their heads, mostly men in white shirts, pale and bright colour shirts, and trousers, with some women in saris of red, blue, and orange nearby. Several participants wear small name badges. Scattered paper slips lie on the mat, and white ceiling fans and lights are visible.2009-12-19September 09 20062006-09-09A large crowd of participants stands in rows inside a white-roofed tent hall at a person Spurana program. Most people wear white blindfolds tied across their eyes; many women wear white, cream, orange and blue saris, and men wear white shirts with ID badges on lanyards. Blue draped trim lines the tent ceiling, ceiling fans and hanging lights are visible, and banners and decorative poles stand along the edges of the hall. The scene reflects a group meditation or guided practice session in progress.2007-12-142004 - Trained Acharya's convention in PudukottaiA photograph of a large seated gathering in a bright hall with tiled floor, where many participants sit cross-legged on striped mats and white sheets, all wearing white blindfold cloths over their eyes. Foreground women wear saris in green, pink, orange, red and blue, with name badges pinned to their blouses, and some hold small booklets. Behind them rows of men in white shirts and pastel clothes sit in similar posture, while a few standing attendants move through the room. Watermarked archive photo of a meditation or inner awakening session.2009-12-20A large crowd of devotees stands in a white tent at an indoor-outdoor program, most with white cloth blindfolds or bands tied over their eyes and foreheads. Women in saris and salwar in turquoise, orange, purple, green and pink dominate the foreground, many with long braids. Some men wear white kurtas and orange or saffron shawls. Chairs are scattered among them and white draped fabric lines the tent. In the background, a figure in white stands raised above the crowd near the stage area.2006-12-15A photograph of a large seated group of women and some men in a hall, all wearing white blindfolds over their eyes. They sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats in rows, many with hands resting in their laps. Saris and salwar kameez in orange, yellow, teal, pink, red, black and blue are visible, and most wear name badges on their clothing. A white pillar and a small speaker stand at the back of the room.2009-12-20A photograph of a large indoor hall where many women in saris, most wearing white blindfolds, stand in rows on orange cloth mats. The foreground woman in a blue, pink and patterned sari stands with arms folded, while others in blue, orange, red, teal and black saris stand behind. Some participants hold small cards or photographs on the mats, and an adult and a child stand at the right edge. Tall decorated pillars with yellow and blue patterns and a backdrop with painted figures frame the hall. A blue banner with partially readable lettering runs along the mat edge. No identifiable a person appearance is visible.2009-12-19A large indoor hall under a white tent ceiling holds a seated congregation of many people, most wearing white headbands or blindfolds over their eyes. Women in white, cream and saffron saris and kurtas sit cross-legged on striped red, orange and blue mats, with water bottles and bags placed beside them. Several men in white shirts and dhotis are seated further back. A camera on a tripod stands near the front, and colourful woven banners hang from the ceiling poles. Pale curtains line the walls. No speaker or other individual can be clearly identified in the frame.A large crowd of participants stands in dense rows at an indoor yoga program, most wearing white blindfolds tied across their eyes. Many women in white, cream, yellow, pink and pale green saris and salwar kameez stand with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and small name badges pinned to their clothing. Gold bangles and earrings are visible. Behind them, men in white shirts and light clothing stand in the same formation, and a cameraperson with a video camera is visible at the upper left. The scene is a group meditation exercise with eyes blindfolded. The crowd appears to number in the hundreds.2006-11-25