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July 29 2006

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A dense crowd of devotees seated in rows during a session, many with white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Men wear white shirts and dhotis or white outfits with mala beads, while women wear white and pastel saris and salwar kameez, several with vibhuti or kumkum on their foreheads. Most sit with eyes closed or cast downward, appearing absorbed in meditation. No single presenter is clearly visible; the frame is filled with faces and white garments in a packed hall.2008-06-22A dense crowd of men seated in a hall, most wearing white shirts and white blindfolds tied over their eyes. Several faces are partly visible at the edges, and one older man with white hair and beard in the centre wears a white shirt and a beaded necklace. Behind the crowd, a few people in white and an orange-clad figure stand near a doorway with a grille. The setting appears to be an indoor programme session.2006-07-29November 25 20062006-11-25 +1 copiesDecember 14 20062006-12-14November 25 20062006-11-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a large seated congregation of men in a hall, most wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Foreground men wear white, cream and plaid shirts, a red shirt and a dark blue shirt, some with rudraksha or beaded necklaces. Behind them the hall has golden decorative thrones, garlands, and a standing figure in white at the far right near an ornate golden altar with deity murtis and flower decorations. The crowd fills the frame, with many heads visible in rows.2010-10-21A large seated congregation fills a hall, with hundreds of women in white and coloured saris sitting cross-legged on orange and purple mats. Most wear red or orange blindfolds over their eyes, a deeksha-style meditation posture. Several women wear plain white sarees with coloured borders, while others wear teal, maroon, orange and black-and-white polka-dot saris. Many have name badges pinned to their clothes and wear gold-coloured necklaces and bangles. Plastic water bottles sit among them, and framed pictures hang on the back wall above the crowd.2016-06-19September 22 20122012-09-22A photograph of a large seated group inside a hall, with many participants sitting cross-legged on striped floor mats. Most wear white or cream dhotis and shawls with white cloth headbands tied across their foreheads, and several have long dark hair pulled back. Some hold small papers or booklets in their laps, and a few wear coloured clothing such as orange or purple among the white. The scene suggests a seated meditation or group sitting, with bags and belongings placed along the edges of the mats. No single leader is clearly visible, and no one is identified.2005-11-24November 24th To 27 2005 - Highlights Of NSP in Salem2005-11-24November 25 20062006-11-25 +1 copiesA 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