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A large group of women sits cross-legged in rows on colourful striped mats in a bright hall, many wearing white blindfold-style cloth over their eyes during a meditation session. Their saris are in orange, yellow, black, teal, pink, red, blue and green, and several have name badges clipped to their clothes. Small framed photos lie on the mats in front of some participants, and a bag rack and white pillars line the back wall. No single leader is clearly visible in the frame.

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December 20 20092009-12-20A 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 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.2009-12-20December 19 20092009-12-19A large dimly lit hall filled with rows of seated women in colourful saris, each wearing a white cloth blindfold tied over their eyes and a small white name badge pinned to their clothing. They sit cross-legged on a striped multicoloured mat that stretches across the floor toward the back of the hall. Clothing includes blue, green, yellow, pink and lavender saris, and several women wear gold necklaces and bangles.A 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 hall filled with hundreds of seated participants, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes. Women in cream, orange, pink, blue and green saris and salwar kameez sit cross-legged on blue mats over a light floor. Many wear lanyards or necklaces. Colourful hanging tassels decorate the pale pink walls and ceiling. Near the front, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands among the rows, and a woman in white stands at the left wall. A white speaker box sits at the right front edge. The scene appears to be a guided group practice, though no specific programme name is visible in the frame.2010-10-21A 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 photograph of a large seated group of women at an Arogya Yoga program, all wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Most wear white or cream sarees and salwar-style outfits with dark beaded mala necklaces, and many have ID badges pinned to their clothes. Some wear orange or yellow borders and orange-and-blue patterned sarees. They sit close together on a green mat floor under a tent-like hall, and a banner with a portrait of a person appears in the upper right corner. Several women have their hands resting on their laps or knees, with some seated in meditative posture. The scene suggests a group meditation session with the participants wearing eye coverings.2006-11-25September 16 20062006-09-16A photograph of a hall with many women seated cross-legged on orange and blue mats, most wearing white blindfold headbands tied at the back. Several wear white or cream sarees and white tops, while others wear pink, yellow, and green saris; some hold their hands together in prayer or sit with palms resting on their knees. A woman in a teal sari stands near a table draped in orange cloth at the back left. The walls are pale pink with orange curtains, and there are rows of red chairs at the right. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2010-11-12A large outdoor seated gathering of several hundred people, mostly women in saris and salwar in pink, orange, maroon, yellow and white, sits on green and red mats under a tent decorated with yellow flower-print banners. Nearly everyone wears a white blindfold tied over their eyes and many are smiling or laughing. A tray of yellow and orange flowers sits at the left edge, and some people hold small booklets. A standing figure in an orange-bordered white sari stands at the front-left near a small table. Several people are visible at the back in white clothing, and the scene is a blindfolded activity during a program session.2006-09-16