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A seated devotee in a white kurta with rolled sleeves and a gold bangle sits on striped red-and-blue mats, hands pressed together near his face in a meditative pose. Behind him, several people in white and grey sit in rows on the mats, and a woman in red sits at right. Along the back wall, a golden deity murti and an ornate altar with silver-toned figures and orange drapes are visible, with a figure seated in a chair near the altar. The room has pink walls and tall windows.

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A photograph of a seated group of devotees practising breathing meditation in a pale pink hall with tall windows and red curtains. In the foreground a bald man in a white short-sleeved shirt and a gold wristwatch holds his hand to his nose in a nasal breathing mudra with eyes closed. Beside him a man in a white sleeveless top and gold bangle performs the same gesture. Behind them, rows of people in white clothing sit on blue-striped and orange mats, several also raising hands to their faces. Red chairs and a gold-framed object appear at the left edge. No a person candidate is visibly present.2010-09-03A photograph of a seated group practising breathing exercises in a bright pink hall with blue-and-white striped mats. In the foreground a shaved-headed young man in a white sleeveless top closes his eyes and presses a finger to his nostril. Beside him a man in a white sleeveless top sits with his eyes closed, and to the right a man in a navy sleeveless top and khaki trousers raises his hand to his nose. Behind them several people in white clothes sit in rows, some with hands raised to their faces. Red curtains hang at the windows, and a gold ornamental backdrop and framed picture stand on the wall.2010-09-03December 04 20102010-12-04A photograph inside a plain pink-walled hall during a seated practice session. In the foreground a shaved-headed young man in a white sleeveless top sits with eyes closed, his right hand raised to his nose in a nasal breathing gesture. Behind him several people in white clothes sit on striped red-and-blue mats performing the same hand posture, while a man in a dark top to the right also raises his hand. A gold ornate chair or seat and red curtains appear in the background, along with a small orange cloth hung on the wall. Several people in the room are partially visible at the edges.2010-09-03A photograph of a meditation or yoga session in an ashram hall with red-and-white striped mats and blue-striped mats on the floor. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in a cream checked sleeveless kurta sits cross-legged with his hand raised to his face in a nasal breathing gesture. Around him, several people in white clothes sit on the mats, some with hands at their faces. Behind them stands a golden deity murti under an ornate golden arch, flanked by flower garlands and a framed picture on the wall, with red curtains at the windows.2010-09-03A seated group meditation session indoors on striped and red mats, with participants in white clothing. In the centre, a man in an all-white outfit sits cross-legged with his right hand raised to his nose in a breathing practice, eyes closed. Around him, others sit in white and pastel shirts, some with hands folded or fingers at their faces. A blue water bottle rests on the mat. Behind them are red curtains and a red-cushioned chair. A foreground man in white with glasses also holds a hand to his face. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable from appearance, so no identity is claimed.2011-11-29A photograph of a seated group of devotees in white kurta-style clothing performing a breathing or nasal meditation practice in a hall. The foreground man has a shaved head, wears a white shirt and a red thread bracelet, and holds his hand to his nose with eyes closed. Behind him, rows of similarly dressed men sit on orange and purple mats, several also with hands raised to their faces. Colourful tasselled hangings in red, blue and orange hang from the ceiling, and bags and water bottles lie on the floor. No person is identified as a person.2010-09-03A seated group of men in white dhotis and shawls practise a breathing or energy meditation, several with fingers pressed to their nostrils in a nasal-breathing gesture. One man in front wears white kurta and a vertical tilak on his forehead, eyes closed, hands raised to his nose. A bald man on the right wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a gold bracelet and a red-bordered shawl, holding his nose with one hand while arms are folded. Behind them a man in a light blue polo shirt sits with eyes closed, and other seated devotees sit on a striped mat before a floral-patterned backdrop and red chairs. Brass vessels sit on a table in the background.2011-06-05December 04 20102010-12-04December 04 20102010-12-04A photograph of a group meditation session in a hall with red and gold decor. In the foreground, a man in a white t-shirt with dark-rimmed glasses and a red lanyard with an ID badge sits cross-legged, one hand raised to his nose in a nasal breathing gesture. To the left, a man in a white kurta sits with one hand raised to his nose in the same practice. Behind them, a woman with long dark hair in white clothes also performs the nostril gesture, and several other people in white sit on cushions. Red and orange cushions and a red chair are visible in the background. No person is identifiable as a person in this image.2010-12-04December 04 20102010-12-04