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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.

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A 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 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 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 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 20102010-12-04Photo of a seated group of men in white dhoti and shoulder cloths performing a breathing practice in a bright hall with pink walls and orange chairs. Several men sit cross-legged on the tiled floor with one hand raised to one nostril, eyes closed, and white vertical marks painted on their foreheads and arms. Two men in the foreground wear rudraksha malas and gold bracelets. At the right edge, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits in the corner. Small steel bowls, trays and cloth sit on the floor beside them.2011-02-27A 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 seated group meditation in a plain hall with cream walls and red curtains. In the foreground, a grey-haired man in a white polo and white trousers sits cross-legged on a striped mat with his eyes closed, hands resting on his knees. Beside him a bald man in a white t-shirt printed with a yellow-orange flame motif sits in meditation with eyes closed and hands clasped. A man in a pink polo on the right and several others in white and grey shirts sit or stand behind them, some with lanyards and name badges.2011-07-01A 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.2011-06-05A 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 large group of people in white clothing sits cross-legged on striped mats in a bright hall during a meditation or pranayama session. Many participants press a hand to one nostril, practising nadi shodhana-style breath control, while others sit with eyes closed. Several wear white kurtas and white shirts, and some have lanyards with name badges and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Water bottles and bags sit on the floor. Behind them, golden and red deity murti figures and an ornate gold throne stand near the wall. The photo shows a daytime satsang-style gathering in an ashram hall.2010-09-13