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A large indoor yoga session with a seated audience of many participants on striped mats, most in black clothing. A standing man in an orange-saffron robe, with a long wrapped drape and visible forehead markings, stands with hands on hips in the centre, appearing to lead or oversee the session; he is an appearance-based a person, with the saffron robe as the main cue. Red and multicoloured hanging lanterns and fabric tassels decorate the ceiling, and a large projection screen shows a crowd behind him. Other attendees wear white or dark tops and some hold beaded malas.

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A large tented hall full of seated participants in black and dark clothing on coloured mats during a yoga session. Overhead hang decorative lanterns and draped fabric with red and yellow panels, and a projection screen shows a crowd. Rows of white folding chairs line the sides of the tent.2016-12-15A large yoga session under a decorated tent with red curtains and hanging colourful paper lanterns. A bearded man with long hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, sits cross-legged on a white ornate throne with red cushions and holds a microphone, addressing the gathering. Behind him a large screen shows a similar figure. Rows of seated participants in black, white and olive clothing sit on colourful striped yoga mats, many with hands folded or meditating. A pedestal fan and camera rig are visible at the sides.2016-12-16A large seated yoga session in a tented hall with red curtains and colourful paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange-saffron robe, sits on an ornate white and red throne-like chair holding a microphone, and appears to be the one leading the session; he is an appearance-based probable Swamiji with long hair, saffron clothing and a dais position. Around him rows of participants sit cross-legged on striped mats in black, white and olive clothing, many with eyes closed or hands folded. A projection screen behind shows a close-up of the same speaker in red and orange. Spotlights and a boom stand are visible at left.2016-12-16A large tented hall during a seated yoga session with a crowd of participants sitting on colorful mats, mostly in black t-shirts and white and orange clothing. A standing figure in a flowing red-orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair stands near the centre at the front of the room, resembling the Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues of long hair and saffron clothing, appearing to lead the session. Behind him a projection screen shows an image, and the tent is decorated with hanging colorful lanterns and tassels. Stacked white plastic chairs line the side walls.2016-12-15A large tented hall with a red carpet covered in striped mats where hundreds of seated participants attend a yoga session. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe stands and gestures toward the crowd, with long hair and a beard; the figure's features are not clear enough to confirm identity, so this is a person by ceremonial saffron robe and presentation only. Participants wear black and grey shirts and some are bare-chested with white cords. Ceiling decorations hang with colourful tassels and red and gold lanterns. A red throne-like chair stands at the front left and large screens show the speaker and a crowd. Many participants sit cross-legged on mats while the event proceeds.2016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15A yoga session in a large tented hall with white draped walls and hanging colourful tassel decorations and small lamps overhead. A bearded man in an orange-red sleeveless robe with a red mark on his forehead stands at the centre, one hand on his hip, facing the seated crowd, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) figure, presenting with long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha-style red forehead mark. Around him, dozens of participants sit cross-legged on colourful mats with eyes closed or gazing forward; many wear black or dark t-shirts, one woman in yellow sits near the left, and a child is held on a lap. A projector screen glows at the rear.2016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15December 15 20162016-12-15A large hall with a red floor and rows of seated participants on striped mats facing a standing figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, who raises an arm before a stage backdrop. Many participants wear black and white clothing and sit cross-legged, some with mala beads, while a woman in yellow sits among them. Colourful hanging decorations with tassels and umbrella-shaped ornaments fill the ceiling, and two large screens flank the stage. A golden deity murti is displayed on a golden stage platform. The orange-robed figure has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing; the page links this to a yoga session, so the identity is uncertain and the figure is described by role as a speaker.2016-12-15December 16 20162016-12-16December 15 20162016-12-15