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A large hall during a seated public talk, with a crowd of devotees sitting on mats and folding chairs facing a stage at the far end. A golden throne sits on the raised stage beneath a green banner reading Yoga Sutras, with flower arrangements beside it. Colourful striped hangings with orange tassels hang from the ceiling, and a projection screen is mounted on the back wall. Most attendees wear white clothing, and several have shaved heads. A camera on a tripod is set up at the front left of the room.

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September 14 20102010-09-14A wide indoor photograph of a large yoga sutras evening session in a hall with white draped ceiling fabric and colourful patterned pillars with orange tassels. On a stage at the far end, a seated figure in an orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne behind a white lectern beneath a green banner reading Yoga Sutras. Dozens of attendees fill the floor on mats and blue-striped rugs, mostly dressed in white, some seated cross-legged and others on plastic chairs at the right. Two projection screens flank the stage. The stage figure's appearance does not clearly establish identity, so the a person field is unsure.2010-09-18A large hall with a white draped ceiling and tall pillars wrapped in colourful patterned bands with orange fringed bottoms. On a stage at the far end, a figure in orange and white sits on a red throne before a blue curtain, with a red sign reading "Yoga Sutras" above, flanked by white candles and flower arrangements. Many people in white clothes sit cross-legged on striped red and blue mats, facing the stage. A few attendees sit in red-cushioned chairs in the foreground, and two screens flank the stage.2010-09-13A photograph of a hall-wide audience seated in rows of plastic chairs facing a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in orange sits on a golden throne beside a white lectern. Behind the stage hangs a dark blue curtain with a red banner reading Yoga Sutras. Decorated pillars with colourful geometric patterns and tassels stand at the sides, two projector screens flank the stage, and white fabric canopies the ceiling. Many attendees in white and pastel clothing sit in the foreground, one wearing an orange top.2010-08-08A large hall with a white fabric ceiling and ceiling fans, filled with seated devotees facing a distant stage. Many attendees wear white clothing, and some sit on black plastic chairs while others sit on striped mats on the floor. Tall decorated pillars wrapped in blue, yellow and red patterns with tassels stand along the hall. At the far end, a stage with a backdrop and an ornate golden seat is visible, and a golden deity statue stands at the left side of the frame. Some people in the foreground wear maroon and brown garments. The crowd is large, and the image shows a satsang-style talk in progress.2010-09-16A large hall filled with a seated audience facing a stage at the far end. Most attendees wear white clothing and sit on mats; several wear blue, brown and an orange robe on a shaven-headed person in the foreground. On the stage, a figure in orange and red sits in an ornate gold armchair behind a small table. The stage backdrop is dark blue with gold swags, and a green banner reads Yoga Sutras. Tall ornamental pillars with colourful patterns and orange tassels frame the stage, and projection screens hang on both sides. A camera on a tripod is set up near the stage.2010-09-18A wide photograph of a seated audience in a hall with a pale pink wall and a glossy white floor. Rows of people in white clothes, yellow shawls and bright tops sit on beige plastic chairs facing a stage at the far end. A small figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a golden throne-like chair under a red banner reading YOGA SUTRA. Tall colourful pillars with tassels stand along the walls, and a projection screen hangs above the stage. Most attendees face forward, some with hands folded.2010-08-08A large hall with a white draped ceiling and ceiling fans hosts a seated audience of many people on rows of white and beige plastic chairs, viewed from the back. Tall decorated pillars with colourful geometric patterns and orange tassels frame the room. On the stage at the far end, a figure in orange and gold sits on an ornate throne beneath a red banner reading Yoga Sutras, with a blue curtain behind. Two projection screens flank the stage, and a white lectern stands to one side. Several attendees in white and orange clothing are visible in the front rows.2010-08-08A large hall filled with seated devotees on mats and cushions, viewed from behind, facing a raised stage. Many wear white clothing, while some wear orange, red and green. On the stage, a figure in saffron/orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, flanked by flower vases and a microphone. Above the stage hangs a banner reading Yoga Sutras, with tall colourful patterned pillars with orange tassels, white draped valances and projection screens on both sides. A video camera on a tripod films the stage.2010-09-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a large hall during an evening session, with hundreds of seated devotees on orange and red mats and wooden chairs facing a stage at the far end. A white draped ceiling is hung with tall cylindrical banners in red, blue, white and yellow with orange tassels, and ceiling fans turn overhead. On the stage, a figure sits on a golden throne in front of a blue backdrop, with a large projection screen on the left and a sign reading Yoga Sutras above the stage. Devotees in white clothes and some in red, orange and dark shirts sit in rows, many holding water bottles.2010-09-16A large hall with a white draped ceiling and colourful striped pillars with orange tassels hangs overhead. Hundreds of seated attendees, mostly men in white and pale shirts, face a stage at the far end where a single figure in orange sits at a small podium under a dark blue backdrop. Many attendees sit on blue and white plastic chairs, while others sit on the floor on the right. Ceiling fans and screens flank the stage, and a banner with a red and gold script is visible above it.2010-09-18A large hall with a white fabric ceiling and tall decorative pillars painted in bold colours, with orange tassels, hangs above a seated audience. Many people in white clothes sit on striped red and white mats and blue cushions, facing a stage at the front. On the stage, a figure sits on a red and gold throne beside white candles and a banner reading Yoga Sutras. Two projector screens flank the stage and a blue curtain hangs behind it. A few attendees sit on blue plastic chairs at the left edge, and some wear saffron and green clothing. The scene resembles a seated satsang or discourse.2010-09-13