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A standing figure in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala around the neck and long dark hair, arms raised overhead, walks along a red-carpeted aisle through a hall. Rows of seated people in white blindfolds fill the foreground and sides, many in white and pastel clothing, some in yellow and green saddis. A man in white stands with hands folded near the back right, and blue draped tables and white pillars frame the hall. This shows a blindfolded meditation session with the robed figure leading the aisle, which appears to be an appearance-based a person with the rudraksha mala and saffron robe as cues.

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A photograph of a blindfolded meditation session in a hall. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, stands on a red carpet with both arms raised in an open gesture, with a red bindi on the forehead. Seated rows of participants wear white cloth blindfolds over their eyes; some wear white and others saffron or colourful sarees and shirts. A man in white stands at the back near a blue-draped stage. Tall pale pillars and large windows frame the hall.2010-02-14A photograph of a blindfolded meditation session. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, stands in the centre aisle with both arms raised and palms open, leading the session. Seated around him on the floor are rows of participants with white cloth blindfolds over their eyes, mostly in white shirts and kurtas, with some women in sarees in green and yellow. A blue draped stage backdrop and a tripod-mounted camera are visible behind, with a large decorative pillar at the left edge. Several people stand at the back of the hall in white clothes. The man in orange with raised arms and mala is a probable match for a person by appearance cues, leading the Kalpataru blindfold meditation.2010-02-14A standing man in an orange saffron robe and a long dark rudraksha mala stands at the centre of a hall, arms raised with palms open. His long dark hair is swept back and he has a red mark on his forehead. Around him rows of seated devotees wear white blindfolds across their eyes, many in white, grey or patterned shirts and saris, including a woman in a green sari at lower left. Behind them stand a man in a white shirt and blue draped backdrops, with pillars and a carved golden ornament at the top of the hall. A camera on a tripod is visible at left. The scene suggests a blindfolded meditation session with the robed figure leading it, the 'a person' label applies from his hair, saffron robe and mala cues.2010-02-14A large indoor hall is filled with rows of seated devotees wearing white cloth blindfolds over their eyes, many in traditional dress including saris and kurtas. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears a saffron-orange robe and stands with both hands raised in a gesture of address, appearing to guide the blindfolded audience. Behind them stand a blue wall, large windows and a bright white ceiling. The scene reflects a blindfolded meditation session with darshan.2010-02-14October 23 20102010-10-23A large indoor hall with a metal-framed roof and a blue stage barrier shows a crowd of several hundred people seated on white plastic chairs, most wearing white blindfolds over their eyes as in a blindfolded meditation session. In the centre a standing figure with long swept-back dark hair wears a flowing saffron-orange garment, a dark rudraksha mala necklace and a red bindi, walking slowly among the rows with one hand extended toward the seated devotees. Seated women wear sarees and salwar outfits in pink, maroon, green and cream; men wear white shirts and blue shirts. At the right edge a man in white clothes and an orange shawl stands near the stage. A purple logo appears at upper left.2010-02-14A figure in a flowing saffron-orange sleeveless robe and a dark bead mala walks down a red-carpeted center aisle, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders and a red mark is on the forehead. Rows of seated people on white chairs line both sides, most wearing white blindfolds across their eyes, with women in colourful saris and men in shirts. Behind them hangs a large cream banner with a geometric star-and-circle emblem, a purple logo in the upper left corner, and a tall carved wooden pillar stands at right. The scene matches a blindfolded meditation session with darshan. The walking figure has distinctive saffron robes, long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable).2010-02-14Photo inside a large hall with a steel-frame roof where many seated people wear white blindfolds during a blindfolded meditation session. In the centre, a man with long dark swept-back hair, a red kumkum mark on his forehead, a saffron-orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala walks slowly down a red-carpeted aisle between the rows of seated devotees; he is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues. Behind him a man in white clothes with an orange shawl walks, and a plain pale backdrop with a decorative motif hangs at the far end. Seated women wear colourful saris and salwars, and men wear white shirts and a blue shirt.2010-02-14A photograph of a seated audience at an indoor satsang hall with a pink wall, a framed painting, and gold-trimmed mirrored panels. Many devotees wear white clothes and white headbands over their eyes. In the centre, a standing figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala walks on a glossy floor with one hand raised in blessing. Orange and multicolour tasselled hangings decorate the top of the hall. a person cues: orange robe and rudraksha mala on a standing teacher figure at the front; appearance is consistent but not conclusive.2010-10-23A man with long, swept-back dark hair walks down a red carpet aisle in an indoor hall, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless wrap and a long orange lower garment, with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck and a red bindi on his forehead. Swamiji (probable) is walking through the aisle, with the saffron clothing, long hair and rudraksha mala as qualifying cues. Rows of seated devotees on both sides wear white blindfolds over their eyes, part of a blindfolded meditation session. Many wear white, cream, yellow and red saris and white shirts. Behind them a large banner displays a star-shaped geometric emblem with a central oval motif, and tall decorative gold pillars flank the stage area. A white circular logo appears in the upper left, and a copyright line appears in the lower right.2010-02-14A photograph of a large hall with rows of seated participants, most wearing white blindfolds, on both sides of a red carpeted central aisle. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe draped over one shoulder and a rudraksha mala, walks barefoot down the aisle toward the stage. A camera on a tripod is visible near the stage area. Behind him hang large sheer backdrops with a star-shaped mandala motif and golden ornamental pillars flank the stage. Participants wear saris and shirts in varied colours. The scene reflects a blindfolded meditation session with a darshan walk.2010-02-14 +1 copiesA large indoor hall filled with many seated devotees, most wearing white blindfolds over their eyes during a blindfolded meditation session. A man with long dark hair stands at the centre front, arms raised outward, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala. Several devotees in the rows wear white shirts, dhotis and colourful saris, and the background has a blue stage drape, metal scaffolding and a large circular light fixture. The scene is a Kalpataru program with darshan. Swamiji (probable) is the standing figure in the orange robe and rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair and a distinctive saffron robe; he is in the act of addressing or guiding the blindfolded crowd.2010-02-14