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A photograph of a large seated group of men on a red mat indoors, all wearing white headbands tied over their eyes as a blindfold. Most wear white shirts and white or light trousers; one man in a pale checked shirt sits in the centre-right with a hand on his shoulder, and another standing man in a white shirt reaches toward him. Several men in the foreground have grey or white hair. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.

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A large seated gathering of men in white clothes with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes, sitting closely on blue mats at a convention hall. Many wear white shirts and dhotis, while a few wear grey or khaki shirts, and some have conference badges clipped to their chests. In the foreground a bald older man in a white shirt rests his chin on his hand. No a person candidate is visible in this frame, so the scene shows only devotees taking part in the programme.2006-12-16A large photograph of a vast hall filled with hundreds of seated men on red carpeting, many wearing white headbands tied over their eyes as part of a meditation session. Most wear white or pastel shirts with lanyard ID badges, and some wear white dhotis; a few wear yellow, teal, blue and checked shirts. Plastic water bottles sit beside many of them, and white pillars and a banner line the upper hall. The scene suggests a convention session held in a large indoor venue.2008-02-09A seated crowd of men in white shirts, many with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes, sits in a hall during a convention session. In the centre, a smiling man in a cream shirt sits with his palms pressed together in prayer, his head tilted upward. Others beside him wear light blue and grey shirts, and one man on the right wears a grey shirt with an ID badge clipped to it. The background shows more seated participants in white and a blurred stage area.2006-12-16Large seated assembly of men on a red carpeted hall floor at a convention, most wearing white headbands tied over their eyes. They sit cross-legged in white or pastel shirts and dhotis or trousers, with some in orange or green garments. Each has a small plate of flower petals, fruit or sweets before them, and several hold small booklets or pouches. Water bottles and cloth tote bags sit on the floor, and white pillars and a decorated stage backdrop frame the hall.2008-02-09December 16 20062006-12-16A photograph of a seated group of men wearing white blindfolds across their eyes during a meditative session on a red carpet. In the foreground a man in a white t-shirt with a gold chain and wristwatch sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Behind him men in white and light-blue shirts sit with eyes covered, some holding papers, and an older man in a light checked shirt sits at the right edge. No a person candidate is visibly identifiable in the frame.2006-12-16A photograph of a large seated group of men in a hall, most wearing white shirts and white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes as part of a meditation practice. Several wear badge lanyards on their shirts, and a few wear rudraksha malas. One man in the centre wears a dark purple shirt. Some sit cross-legged on a light floor and others sit upright, with a few men in pale green and pink shirts among them. Their faces are calm and attentive. The photo is cropped so that the front row runs off the bottom edge.2015-05-31A large seated gathering under a open tent at a person Spurana convention in Avadi, Chennai. Rows of devotees sit on blue mats with white blindfolds tied over their eyes, many wearing pastel and green saris, some in white with black mala necklaces and identification badges. A woman in front wears a white dress with a black mala and a gold-bordered sash.2006-12-16A large crowd of seated people, mostly men and some women, sits at night behind metal railings, each wearing a white cloth blindfold tied over the eyes. Many wear white, cream or pastel shirts and checked or striped shirts, and some sit with hands resting in their laps. The dense rows fill the frame, with the nearest blindfolded woman in a patterned top and a man in a striped polo shirt in the foreground. No single leader or a person figure is visible in this photograph.2008-05-10May 10 20082008-05-10December 16 20062006-12-16A large outdoor tent convention with a crowd of seated men dressed in white shirts and white dhotis, many wearing white blindfold cloths tied over their eyes. Plastic chairs in pale blue and beige fill the rows. Front rows show men with grey, bald and dark hair, one holding his hands together. Beyond them a raised stage area has a purple backdrop with floral decorations, and a few figures in white stand near the stage and side panels. Beige draped cloth lines the tent walls, and a round emblem hangs on a tent pole. The scene is a crowded satsang-style gathering in a tent.2006-12-16