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A hall with rows of red-upholstered chairs filled with seated attendees whose eyes are covered by white cloth blindfolds, many in white or light kurta-style clothing. A standing man in a white kurta and white trousers stands at the front near the edge of a raised stage, guiding the group. On the stage backdrop a large portrait and a framed picture are displayed beside a flower arrangement and a small table. A wall plaque with images hangs near the stage. The scene is a guided meditation session in a Houston hall, with the standing guide visible in white.

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March 25 20062006-03-25A photograph of a large meeting hall where many participants stand among rows of maroon-cushioned chairs, most with white blindfolds or head bands tied over their eyes and wearing white or pastel clothing. In the foreground a bald older man in a white shirt and cream trousers stands with a white band over his eyes, and a woman in white with a blindfold stands at the right edge. At the far end a stage is decorated with green and red drapes, potted plants and flowers, and a backdrop banner reading a printed name with a dove-like logo. A small portrait on the banner shows a figure in a white turban. Several people stand near the stage, with one figure in a pink and multicolour sari among the crowd.2006-03-25March 27 20062006-03-27December 10 20132013-12-10A large hall with cream walls, patterned gold-and-brown carpet and rows of red-cushioned chairs hosts a satsang gathering of many devotees dressed mostly in white ritual clothing with orange and red shawls. A woman in a red patterned kurta stands at left near a microphone stand, while others sit cross-legged on the floor or in chairs. At the far end a gold throne-like stage holds a framed photograph, with a large banner showing a saffron-robed figure with a crown and a temple backdrop, flanked by two projection screens. Many attendees are seated in the foreground, and a figure in white stands near the stage.2013-12-10March 25 20062006-03-25Indoor hall with beige walls and a drop ceiling, where a large seated group of devotees wearing white clothes and white blindfolds sits in rows on white sheets for a meditation session. Many wear mala beads and some wear pink, blue and striped outfits. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair in a gold-bordered white garment sits on a brown mat facing the group, with green potted plants framing the view. A saffron banner hangs on the back wall beside a small table with flowers and a garland, and a person in white stands near the back. A distinctive long-haired figure in gold-bordered white is seated in front, but the figure's face is not visible enough to assess appearance, so the candidate is uncertain.2006-03-19A large hall with patterned red-and-gold carpet where many people sit cross-legged in rows and small groups, mostly dressed in white with orange-red shawls or wraps. Several in the foreground are seated with notebooks or papers. At the far end, a lone figure in white stands at a lectern on a raised stage framed by dark red drapes and a golden valance, with a backdrop of illuminated panels. The scene resembles a seated satsang session with attendees listening attentively.2016-07-09August 27 20062006-08-27April 07 20052005-04-07A large white-walled hall with a suspended white and gold ribbon decoration and bright ceiling panels. Many seated delegates wear white blindfolds tied across their eyes during a meditation exercise, most sitting on white floor mats. Several men in white kurtas and shirts, and women in pink, teal and green salwar kameez, sit or stand in rows; some have hands on their chests and others tilt their heads back. Participants wear numbered name tags. On the right wall a large framed portrait shows a bearded figure in an orange-and-white turban and ornate clothing, and a smaller banner on the left wall carries a portrait as well.2006-03-26July 19 20122012-07-19