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A 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.

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A 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 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.2010-09-03A 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.2010-09-03December 04 20102010-12-04A 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 group of people sit on striped and orange mats in a plain room with pink walls, red curtains and stacked red chairs near a window. In the foreground a bearded man with grey hair and glasses, wearing a white t-shirt and a gold wristwatch, sits with one hand raised to his face in a nasal breathing practice. Around him others in white and grey shirts, some shaved-headed, perform the same breathing exercise.2010-09-03A man in a white short-sleeved kurta stands with both hands raised to his face, fingers pressed near his nose and eyes in a breathing or nasal yoga practice. He wears a silver ring, a gold bangle and a dark wristwatch, and an ID badge hangs from his shirt. Behind him, people in white clothes sit on mats and cushions in a pale pink hall with white curtains, a hanging orange and white banner, and a lamp shrine with deity murti at the left edge. Several seated participants, some in white and one in a yellow cloth, practise the same posture, and a striped mat lies in the foreground.2010-09-03A photograph of a meditation hall with pink walls and red curtains. Many seated devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, some in green or striped shirts, sit on striped mats and rolled blankets, many with one hand raised to one nostril in a breathing practice. A standing figure in a long white robe with long hair stands near the white doors at the back of the hall; this is a visible person whose identity is not established from appearance. Red chairs are stacked along the side walls, and a flat-screen monitor hangs on the wall. Several attendees wear name badges on lanyards, and an orange cloth hangs from the ceiling at the top.2011-02-27A photograph of a large group of devotees seated cross-legged on striped mats in a marble-floored hall, eyes closed in meditation with hands resting on their knees. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis or loose white clothing; a few wear grey, blue or olive tops. In the front, a bearded man in a white t-shirt sits centrally, and a woman in a white sleeveless top sits nearby. A water bottle and a small red tray with a notebook sit at the lower left. In the upper background, a gilded deity murti and floral garlands stand near a red-cushioned seat area. The scene shows a satsang-style meditation session.2010-09-03A photograph of a large hall where many devotees sit cross-legged on striped mats in meditation, eyes closed, hands resting on their knees or laps. Most wear white kurtas or white shirts and trousers; a man in the foreground centre has a bald head and a white shirt, and a bearded man at left wears a white t-shirt. A woman in a pale pink sleeveless top and teal trousers sits near the left, and a man in a teal shirt sits to the right. Behind them, golden statues and a deity murti stand on a raised altar, with red chairs lining the far wall. No candidate for a person is visible among those seated, so the scene shows a satsang or meditation session with devotees.2010-09-03A photo of a meditation or eN-Kriya session in a plain pink-walled hall with red curtains. Rows of seated devotees on striped mats wear white kurtas and shirts, many with lanyards, and most have a hand raised to one nostril in a breathing practice. A standing figure in a long white robe with long white hair and a rudraksha-style necklace stands at the back near a white door, apparently facing the room. A small wall screen and a yellow cloth hang on the wall.2011-02-27A 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.2011-11-29