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A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated people wearing white cloth blindfolds over their eyes during a blindfolded meditation session. Most attendees wear white shirts, dhotis and sarees, with some in colourful saris and salwar kameez. In the centre-front stands a slim figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala around the neck and long dark hair, eyes closed, standing above the seated crowd. A raised blue-draped stage platform lies behind, with large cream pillars and a big round pale backdrop on the wall. A person in white stands at the far left edge of the stage area with raised hands.

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A large photograph of a blindfolded Kalpataru meditation session in a big indoor hall. Hundreds of seated devotees wear white cloth blindfolds over their eyes, many in white and cream clothes, some in colourful saris and shirts. In the centre, a single standing figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and long dark hair faces the crowd with raised hands, a probable Swamiji. Behind the crowd are a blue draped stage barrier, tall pale ornamental columns, and a large pink-and-white backdrop with a circular emblem at the upper left. Several people in white stand along the stage edge, and a bald man in saffron clothing appears at the far left.2010-02-14A large indoor hall packed with hundreds of seated participants, each wearing a white blindfold over their eyes, during a blindfolded meditation session. A central figure stands in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala around the neck, long dark hair, one hand raised in a blessing-like gesture, apparently leading the session. Behind the crowd a blue draped stage, white pillars with ornate capitals, and a large pale curved backdrop fill the space. A man in a white shirt and a woman in a white sari stand near the stage, and a man in an orange shawl stands at the left edge. Participants wear white shirts, kurtas and saris in mixed colours, including a pink and orange sari in the lower left.2010-02-14A large crowd of seated devotees, most wearing white blindfolds across their eyes, fills the hall of a Kalpataru session. A man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair stands in the middle of the rows, appearing to lead or guide the blindfolded participants; his appearance is consistent with a person based on the long hair and saffron clothing, though this is uncertain. Men in white shirts and women in colourful saris sit among the rows, and a man in white stands near the back with his hands raised in namaskar. Behind them are large pale draped banners, a blue stage backdrop, and ornate golden pillar-like decorations.2010-02-14A large crowd of people seated closely together in a hall, nearly all wearing white blindfolds tied over their eyes during a blindfolded meditation session. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala and walks through the rows. Behind the crowd, a man in white stands with hands pressed together in namaste near a blue stage backdrop, and a woman in a pink sari stands at the left with hands folded.2010-02-14A large crowd of several hundred people sits in rows in a hall, most wearing white cloth blindfolds over their eyes during a blindfolded meditation session. In the centre, a man with long dark hair stands in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala, appearing to be a probable Swamiji (probable) leading the session, with his hands at his sides. Behind the crowd are blue draped barriers, pale pillars and a large pink backdrop. Other men in white shirts stand nearby as attendants.2010-02-14A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees wearing white cloth blindfolds over their eyes during a blindfolded meditation session. In the centre aisle a man with long dark hair and a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala walks among the rows, a Swamiji (probable) figure presiding over the Kalpataru program. Devotees in white, cream and pastel saris and white shirts fill the seating, with a few standing near a blue stage backdrop and tall ornamental pillars at the upper left.2010-02-14A large crowd of people sit closely packed in a hall, most wearing white blindfolds over their eyes as part of a blindfolded meditation session. In the centre stands a smiling man with long, dark, flowing hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala around his neck, with one arm extended outward toward the crowd. Behind the crowd are a blue stage backdrop, metal railings and a round clock-like fixture on the right wall. Many participants wear white, cream and pastel clothing, with women in colourful saris. The figure in orange is a candidate for Swamiji (probable), based on saffron robe, long hair and rudraksha mala, presented here as a figure leading the session.2010-02-14A large blindfolded meditation session with hundreds of seated participants wearing white cloth blindfolds over their eyes, many in white shirts and dhotis, women in sarees and salwar. Standing at the centre-left is a long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala around the neck and a small red tilak on the forehead, hands clasped, gazing forward over the crowd. The hall has blue panels and a bright open interior.2010-02-14A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, most wearing white blindfolds across their eyes, as part of a blindfolded meditation session. In the centre foreground, a standing figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala around the neck stands with hands at the chest, looking upward; this figure has distinctive saffron clothing and long hair, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues. Beside the front rows, a bald man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl stands near a woman in a light top, and other men in white shirts and checked shirts sit among the crowd. Behind them, a blue draped stage backdrop, grey metal scaffolding and tall ornate stone columns frame the hall, with a large pale circular decorative backdrop above.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.2010-02-14August 15 20092009-08-15A large photograph of a blindfolded meditation session with hundreds of seated participants wearing white blindfolds, many in white shirts and saris, sitting on white plastic chairs under a hall. In the centre a standing figure in a saffron-orange robe and a long dark rudraksha mala stands among the seated crowd, hands folded at the waist. Another person in orange stands at the upper left. Participants wear name badges on their clothing. The crowd fills the frame to the back wall with a blue backdrop.2010-02-14