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A large seated assembly of many people wearing white blindfold bands across their eyes, filling an open hall with a red carpet along the front. In the centre a figure with long dark hair and a red bindi wears a flowing saffron-orange robe and gestures with one arm while standing before the seated crowd. Women in white and cream saris, some with orange or green borders, and men in white shirts and dhotis sit in rows, many with small flags or badges pinned to their clothing. Ornamental garlands and beaded necklaces are visible on several seated people.

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August 15 20092009-08-15A large seated gathering of devotees with white cloths tied over their eyes, sitting on a red carpet in rows. Men wear white shirts and dhotis, and women wear white saris with orange or coloured borders and orange lanyards. The event appears to be a structured group session with blindfolded participants.2009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15August 02 20092009-08-02August 15 20092009-08-15A large hall filled with hundreds of seated participants, most wearing white blindfolds across their eyes. In the centre a standing figure wears a long saffron-orange robe over a red top, with long dark hair swept back and a rudraksha-style necklace visible on the seated men nearby. Many seated people wear white shirts and white or light clothing, some with name badges. Tall pillars, barred windows and a red-trimmed wall frame the room, and a yellow-clad helper stands near the back.2009-08-02A standing figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe, with long dark hair and a red undergarment visible at the neck, walks through a large seated assembly of participants. Most seated people wear white head bands over their eyes and white or pastel clothing, with some in purple, blue and yellow saris, and many have red or orange shawls. Potted plants and a carpet of marigold-like flowers in yellow and red line the floor at the left. The scene suggests a group ritual or session, and the standing figure is a candidate for the swami, though appearance alone leaves identity uncertain.2009-08-15A standing figure in a long saffron-orange shawl wrapped over one shoulder walks down the centre aisle of a large tent. He has long dark hair swept back, a red bindi on his forehead, and a faint smile. Behind him sit a dense crowd of people in white shirts and white kurtas, most wearing white strips of cloth tied over their eyes as a blindfold. Blue tarpaulin walls and a line of framed photographs on a side panel frame the scene.2009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15A large outdoor gathering of many people seated closely together in rows, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied across their eyes. Near the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair stands and walks through the crowd, and a few people in white shirts sit nearby. Behind them is a blue backdrop and a small display board with framed photographs. The crowd includes men in white shirts and women in white and colourful saris, some with orange garments.2009-08-15