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Aerial view of a mallakhamba pole yoga practice on a paved stone courtyard. Several tall wooden poles stand upright on blue and pink mats, with practitioners climbing and holding poses on them. One performer in orange shorts climbs a pole near the centre, another in black shirt grips a pole at the bottom left, and a performer in blue shorts is near the middle pole. Spectators and attendants in orange or dark clothing stand around the edges, and a person in a turquoise jacket and yellow hat walks at the left. A blue canopy tent shelters seated people in the upper left corner.

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October 03 20172017-10-03October 03 20172017-10-03 +2 copiesOctober 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesAerial view of a paved courtyard with a red boundary wall where Shivasthamba Yoga (mallakhamba pole yoga) is being practised. Many vertical wooden poles stand on pink and blue mats in rows. Practitioners climb and balance on the poles, while others stand watching in the foreground. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers walks across the stones, and a person in a teal jacket and orange cap is at the lower left. Some practitioners wear orange cloth and others wear shorts or dark athletic clothing. A blue canopy tent and a tall speaker stand at the edges. No swami identity is visible.2017-10-03October 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesAerial view of an open stone-paved courtyard where many people perform Shivasthamba Yoga, also called mallakhamba, on tall wooden poles set on blue crash mats. Participants wear orange shorts or black and orange athletic clothing; several climb or hang from poles while others stand by. On the upper right, a raised red-draped stage holds golden ornate structures and a gilded chariot-like frame. Scaffolding, speakers, lighting rigs and a large screen sit at the left. Around fifteen or more athletes are visible, with additional onlookers.2017-10-03 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large paved courtyard set up for a Shivasthamba Yoga (mallakhamba pole yoga) demonstration. Many wooden poles stand upright on blue and pink padded mats. Participants in orange and red shorts and white loincloths stand in lines, some bare-chested, while others in black tops and white garments wait nearby. A man in an orange robe stands at left and a woman in a teal jacket stands near the bottom edge. A blue canopy tent shelters seated people and equipment. A red boundary wall, parked vehicles and cattle appear in the background under bright daylight.2017-10-03 +1 copiesOctober 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesOctober 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesOctober 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesOctober 03 20172017-10-03 +1 copiesOctober 03 20172017-10-03