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A photograph of a meditation or yoga session in a whitewashed hall with terracotta floor, ceiling fans and orange cloth-draped walls. Many participants in white clothes kneel or bow forward, foreheads to orange and blue-striped mats. A woman standing at the centre wears a white top and an orange stole, speaking into a microphone. An elderly man in white sits near a table with water bottles at the left edge. Several folded striped mats and bags sit along the right side.

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A large hall with a tiled floor and white walls under a thatched roof with ceiling fans, where rows of people in white clothes kneel and bow forward with foreheads to the floor on orange and blue mats. Orange cloth draped on stands and folded bedding line the back. At the right, a man in white with a long-sleeved white top and a garland stands at the head of the rows, while another man in light clothing raises an arm at the far right. A few people in orange and pink saris and mixed attire kneel in the middle rows. Bags and papers lie on the floor between the rows. A small logo appears at the top left corner.2010-02-09A large hall with terracotta floor and white pillars where many people in white clothes kneel and bow forward with their foreheads near the floor on orange and striped woven mats, in a prostration posture. A man in the centre front wears white clothing, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and an ID badge, sitting upright with hands on his thighs while others bow around him. A woman in white with an orange sash stands at the upper right, tending the mats. Orange wall hangings, stacked mats, chairs and a cabinet line the back of the room, and a few bags and papers lie on the floor at the lower edge.2010-02-09A yoga or meditation session in a hall with orange floor mats and orange cushions, where many participants in white clothes sit cross-legged with their heads bowed and hands over their faces or knees. A woman standing at the upper centre in white with an orange sash holds a microphone and appears to guide the session. Some participants wear blue, purple and pink clothing. Water bottles and a cabinet are visible at the left wall.2010-02-09A large hall with cream tiled floor and orange curtains shows a crowd of many participants kneeling and bowing forward with foreheads touching the floor, in a prostration posture. Most wear white tops with light trousers, while others wear blue, yellow, green and teal clothing. Several stacks of folded striped mats and bedding are stacked along the left wall. A few people in the background stand near shelves. No identifiable a person figure is visible among those kneeling; the scene reads as a group pranam or prostration during a retreat-style gathering.2010-02-20A large hall with white walls, a corrugated roof, white pillars and orange floor mats where many women sit or kneel in a yoga or meditation session. Most wear white or orange and pink clothing with hair in long braids; several are bent forward with foreheads near the mat. A woman in a white top with a yellow shawl stands at the left centre, arms extended, appearing to lead the practice. A man in white stands at the right edge and another man in white sits near a water cooler at the left. Orange cushions and rolled mats line the room, with bags and water bottles on the floor in front. A partially visible printed sign with a copyright line appears at the lower right.2010-02-09A hall with a tiled floor and a thatched ceiling supported by white pillars, where a large group of people in white clothes perform prostrations on orange and blue mats. A woman in an orange top stands at the front near a stage with orange drapes, with white chairs at the right and a framed picture on the wall at left. Several people sit on the left side of the room and a row of ceiling fans runs across the hall.2010-02-08A hall with terracotta floor tiles and white walls where a large group practises yoga on orange and blue mats. Many participants lie prone in the cobra-like backbend, palms pressed to the floor, wearing white clothes and rudraksha malas. A standing instructor in white with an orange sash stands at the top left near a speaker, with orange drapes and white plastic chairs along the back.2010-02-08A photograph of a large hall with orange floor mats where many participants lie prone face-down in rows, some wearing white, grey and pastel clothing. A standing instructor in white trousers and a white top with an orange shawl holds a microphone and walks along the central tiled aisle between the rows. Rows of beige plastic chairs line the back of the hall, and orange drapes hang on the walls. Bags and a folded booklet lie on the mats.2010-02-08A large hall with a glossy white tiled floor holds a crowd of several hundred people kneeling and bowing forward with foreheads touching the ground, in a prostration posture during a satsang-style gathering. Most wear white kurtas, dhotis or light clothing, with some in blue, yellow, teal and orange. A few men in the foreground wear white with ID badges on lanyards. Red curtains line the windows, and cardboard boxes and storage are visible at the back of the room, with more seated attendees along the far wall. No clearly identifiable figure stands out as a person in the visible frame.2010-02-20A large hall during a yoga session, with dozens of participants in white clothing bent forward in a prostrate or child-pose position on colourful mats and yoga rugs. A single standing figure in an orange robe stands at the front near the centre left, apparently overseeing the session. Decorative hanging panels with elephant motifs in blue, red and gold are suspended from the white ceiling, and a painted deity backdrop with a multi-armed figure hangs on the far wall. Ceiling fans, tripods holding cameras, and a tented white canopy complete the scene. Photo shows a group yoga practice in a temple-style assembly hall.2009-08-26A large indoor hall with a white draped ceiling and pale tiled floor, filled with a crowd of people in white clothing kneeling and bowing forward with their foreheads near the floor. Some wear yellow, orange, green and blue garments among the white. Striped mats are stacked at the right edge, and at the back a few standing figures are visible near an open doorway with orange curtains. The scene suggests a group prostration or devotional posture during a gathering. No individual can be clearly identified as a person from the visible cues.2010-02-20A hall with white walls, orange curtains and tiled floor holds a group of people lying prone on orange and blue patterned mats in rows, their bodies stretched out, some in white and others in dark or striped clothing. On the right, a woman in white kurta and white trousers with an orange shawl stands holding a microphone and addresses the group, with a loudspeaker and folding chairs along the left wall. Speaking to the group in a bhakti yoga session.2010-02-08