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Indoor meditation hall with rows of seated participants wearing white blindfolds, sitting on orange cushions along a central aisle. A standing figure in orange robes stands in the center aisle, one arm raised in greeting, with a second orange-robed attendant nearby. Colourful woven hanging banners with orange tassels decorate the ceiling, and framed portraits, a wall screen and a seated attendant in yellow and white appear at the back of the hall. Participants wear white and mixed clothing with name badges.

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A large indoor meditation hall with rows of seated participants on orange and blue mats, most wearing white clothes and white blindfolds over their eyes. Down the centre aisle walks a standing figure in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head and bare feet, appearing to lead the session. Colourful striped hanging banners with orange tassels decorate the ceiling, and red chairs line the side walls. A television screen on the back wall shows a small image, and a wooden stage with a plant and flower arrangements sits behind. Some attendees wear green and yellow outfits, and staff in white stand near the front. The scene resembles a guided blindfolded meditation session.2010-08-14A standing man in a long orange-saffron robe holds a handheld microphone and walks down a central aisle of a hall. Rows of seated participants on orange mats wear white blindfolds over their eyes, many in white or light clothing with ID badges. Colourful hanging decorations with orange tassels hang from the ceiling, and framed pictures and a blue wall panel are visible in the background. The man appears to be leading a session, with a rounded pillar of seated people on either side.2010-08-14A large hall with a white draped ceiling and tall colourful cylindrical banners hanging with orange tassels. Rows of participants sit cross-legged on orange mats, most wearing white clothes and white blindfolds over their eyes, some in red, pink or blue. A figure in a long orange robe walks up the central aisle toward the front, where deity images and a stage are visible. Name cards hang on lanyards from several participants. The setting appears to be a satsang or meditation session.2010-08-14A photograph inside a bright hall with white draped ceiling and colourful striped hanging pillars with orange tassels. Rows of seated participants wear white blindfolds and sit on orange mats, hands folded or palms together. A figure in a flowing orange robe walks down the central aisle on a reflective floor, with a screen and banners at the back. Some seated people wear white clothing and identity badges. A large banner reads Jagrat Turya. The figure in orange is a robed person whose appearance is not clearly established, so a person is unsure.2010-08-14A large hall with rows of seated participants on orange and patterned mats, most wearing white clothes and white blindfolds over their eyes. A standing figure in a long orange-saffron robe walks down the central aisle between the rows; the figure's hair is short and the face is not clearly visible, so the appearance is uncertain. Tall cylindrical hangings in bright multicoloured patterns with orange tassels hang from the ceiling. Red chairs line the side walls, and a screen, plants and a framed portrait are visible at the back. Blue and white signs with text are mounted on the walls.2010-08-14A standing figure in a flowing orange robe holds a microphone and walks barefoot down the centre aisle of a hall, leading a seated audience. Rows of participants sit on orange mats with white blindfolds over their eyes, some in white, others in red, green, blue and yellow clothing. Colourful striped hanging banners with orange tassels decorate the ceiling. A wall display reads States of Consciousness with Jagrat and Turiya labels, and framed portraits hang on the back wall. The scene suggests a guided eyes-closed meditation session during a satsang.2010-08-14A yoga hall with a polished floor and white draped ceiling decorated with hanging colourful woven tassels in red, blue, yellow and green. A man in saffron-orange robes stands centrally holding a microphone, speaking to a seated group. Participants sit on striped mats wearing white headbands over their eyes, some in white clothing and others in dark or pink garments. A large backdrop behind shows a portrait of a smiling figure in orange with a turban; the portrait is a printed image, not a person. The scene appears to be a meditation or pranayama session with a teacher leading the class. Several chairs and a wooden cabinet line the room.2011-01-21A large hall with white draped ceiling and tall colourful striped cylindrical hangings with orange tassels. Many seated participants sit on orange-cushioned mats in rows, most wearing white or pastel clothes, with white cloths tied over their eyes. A lone standing figure in an orange-saffron robe walks down the central aisle between the rows. Chairs line the left side and small display screens and framed images appear at the back wall.2010-08-14October 23 20102010-10-23A photograph of a yoga and meditation hall with a polished floor, where a man in an orange shawl and orange dhoti walks barefoot holding a microphone, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Many participants sit cross-legged on mats with white eye-blindfolds, most in white clothes, some in pink and dark outfits. Colourful patterned hanging banners with orange tassels hang from the white ceiling, and a large orange-and-red backdrop shows a portrait of a saffron-clad figure with a turban. A wall-mounted plaque and glass display cabinets appear at the left, and red chairs stand along the right.2011-01-21A large hall with white draped ceiling and tall decorative pillars with orange tassels. Many devotees sit cross-legged on orange mats wearing white blindfolds over their eyes, some in white kurtas and others in colourful saris and salwar. A man in a long orange robe walks slowly down the central aisle between the rows. Chairs are stacked along the side walls, a screen and a framed portrait hang on the far wall, and deity statues stand at the right edge.2010-08-14A photograph of a large hall where many seated devotees wear white blindfolds across their eyes. A central figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala walks barefoot down the glossy aisle between rows of seated participants. Colourful striped and ornamented pillars hang from a white draped ceiling, and an orange banner hangs at the top left. Devotees in white, grey and teal clothing sit cross-legged on the floor, some with raised hands. A man in a saffron robe sits in the foreground at left. A small portrait hangs on the back wall. The scene suggests a guided meditation session. The walking figure's long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala are visible cues, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2010-10-23