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December 02 2009

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August 27 20092009-08-27A large indoor hall under a white tent ceiling holds a seated congregation of many people, most wearing white headbands or blindfolds over their eyes. Women in white, cream and saffron saris and kurtas sit cross-legged on striped red, orange and blue mats, with water bottles and bags placed beside them. Several men in white shirts and dhotis are seated further back. A camera on a tripod stands near the front, and colourful woven banners hang from the ceiling poles. Pale curtains line the walls. No speaker or other individual can be clearly identified in the frame.A 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.2010-02-08November 25 20062006-11-25 +1 copiesA 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 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 with pale pink walls and a white draped ceiling holds many seated devotees on orange floor mats, most wearing white blindfold bands across their eyes in a group meditation. Several seated participants wear white kurtas or pale shirts, some in orange, green or blue, with name badges on lanyards. Rows of tall cylindrical hanging decorations with colourful geometric patterns and orange tassels hang from the ceiling. Red chairs are stacked at the back of the room, and a stage with a screen is visible at the far end.2010-08-14A photograph of a large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white or white-banded headbands over their eyes. Many wear saris in saffron, yellow, purple, pink and green, while some men wear white shirts and white caps. People sit on mats and the stone floor in rows. A single figure in an orange sari stands near the back center. Along the left wall are informational display boards, and tall pink and orange curtains hang from the windows. A stained-glass arched window and wooden doors appear at the top right. Plastic water bottles and bags sit among the seated people.2009-01-31A large hall with a white draped ceiling and hanging colourful cylindrical banners with orange tassels. Many people sit cross-legged on orange and red mats in rows, most wearing white or pale clothing and white blindfold bands across their eyes, some wearing lanyard ID badges. Red chairs line the side. At the far right edge, a golden altar area with figures and decorations is visible, and a few people in the foreground are partly cut off. The scene suggests a meditation session with eyes covered.2010-08-14A large hall with a draped white fabric ceiling and ceiling fans shows rows of seated devotees on orange mats along both sides of a central aisle. Many devotees wear white clothing and have white cloth blindfolds tied over their eyes, some with saffron or pink garments. A single figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe walks up the central aisle, carrying nothing visible, past a red velvet chair on the right. Water bottles, bags and a few mats lie near the seated rows. A wall clock and steel cabinets appear in the background. a person candidate: the walking figure in saffron robes has short hair and no visible crown, rudraksha or distinctive adornment, so identity is uncertain.2009-12-06A large indoor hall with a tent-like ceiling and hanging decorative banners in red, blue and yellow patterns. Hundreds of people sit on colourful striped mats on a concrete floor, most wearing white or cream clothes and white blindfold bands across their eyes. Many wear lanyards and sit with water bottles and bags nearby. A camera on a tripod stands near the front, and a cardboard box is in the lower right corner. Some seated figures in saffron and orange clothing sit near the front. Wall boards with printed text hang on the left side.December 11 20092009-12-11