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A photograph of a large indoor hall with a tiled floor and striped mats where participants sit and lie on the floor, many wearing white blindfold bands over their eyes. In the foreground a child in a blue long-sleeved top and yellow pants bends forward, while a child in a pink top and yellow pants sits cross-legged near the bottom left. A young person in a red shirt lies prone on a striped mat at lower right, and an adult in a beige t-shirt sits cross-legged in the middle with a white band over the eyes. A man in a khaki shirt and trousers stands near the back wall, and a woman in white clothing stands at the far right edge. Several participants are seated in rows across the room, and a purple balloon hangs near the top left.

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A large hall with a tiled floor and a yellow painted line where the seated group begins. Thirty to forty children sit cross-legged in several rows on striped woven mats, wearing white headbands and white, saffron-orange, red, green and blue clothes. A few older youths and adults sit in the rows as well. Many have their eyes closed as if meditating. Behind them hang colourful paper decorations, orange and red banners, a banner reading LITTLE ANANDHAS, and large portrait prints of a young girl on the walls. Balloons and paper lanterns hang from the ceiling.2007-05-01 +2 copiesOctober 08 20122012-10-08A large tent-covered hall with colourful hanging decorations and balloons in red, blue and white. Thirty to forty children and young people sit cross-legged on striped colourful mats, all wearing white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes. Many wear white shirts, and some wear beaded necklaces with tags. An adult in an all-white outfit with a pendant necklace sits near the centre, and a few adults in mixed clothing sit among them. Behind them hang framed photographs of smiling women in traditional dress, and a wooden door and a water bottle are visible. The children appear to be in a meditation or guided blindfold exercise.2007-05-01 +1 copiesJuly 07 20122012-07-07A large indoor hall with a tented ceiling holds thirty-plus seated children and youths in rows on colourful striped woven mats, many wearing white headbands over their eyes. Most wear white or light shirts and dark trousers, a few in traditional dress; one older man in a white kurta with a beaded necklace sits at the front right. Pennants, paper balloons and streamers in blue, red, yellow and purple hang from the ceiling, and large framed portraits of a woman in saffron and white line the walls. The children sit in a blindfolded meditation or training session.2007-05-01 +2 copiesOctober 08 20122012-10-08A large hall with children and teenagers seated cross-legged on striped blue, red and maroon mats, eyes closed in meditation. In the foreground a bald-headed person in a white top and rudraksha mala sits with their back to the camera. Children wear pink, yellow, orange, white and grey clothing; one girl in a pink salwar kameez sits at right, and a girl in white sits at centre. Pillars, plastic chairs and a bright tiled floor frame the room, and some children are scattered in the back rows.2010-12-15May 13 20082008-05-13A large hall with a tiled orange floor, white pillars and a thatched roof hosts a group exercise session. Children in front, wearing white, grey and bright-coloured clothes with blue lanyards, stand with white blindfolds over their eyes and arms outstretched. Behind them adults in orange, saffron and white robes, plus several people in casual clothes, join the movement. Patterned mats cover the floor and a white-robed woman stands near the centre. The scene appears to be part of a guided awakening practice.2010-12-02A large hall with terracotta tiled floor and white pillars shows children seated and stretching on striped red, blue and white mats arranged in rows. Most wear white, pink, orange or colourful t-shirts and shorts; one child in the foreground wears a pink striped top and another wears an orange top. A child in a yellow hooded top sits near the front, with others in the background. An adult in a yellow sari stands near the back, and an orange cloth lies on the floor on the left. Chairs and a stage backdrop are visible at the rear. No a person candidate is visible in this room.2010-12-06October 08 20122012-10-08A photograph of a group of children and young people in an indoor hall with a white-washed wall and a ceiling fan, all wearing white blindfolds and green neckties or scarves. Several children stand close together, some holding onto one another's shoulders, moving through the space in a guided exercise. A girl in an orange salwar kameez stands centrally, a boy in a red-and-white striped shirt stands behind, and a boy in a white shirt with a green tie is at right. Floor mats and cushions are visible, and a black curtain with hanging papers lines the right side.2010-12-09