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A large indoor hall filled with seated participants on colourful striped mats and cushions, most dressed in black tops and dark trousers, with some in white, yellow, green and orange. Many sit cross-legged with hands folded or eyes closed. Two large screens at the back show a bearded man in a colourful robe. Cups, water bottles and draped fabric sit among the mats, and a row of hanging lanterns decorates the ceiling above the stage area.

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A large yoga session in a red-draped hall with a crowd of participants seated on colourful striped mats, mostly women in black tops and white or pastel kurtas and saris, many with hands on knees or in mudra. A seated figure in orange clothing, possibly a yoga teacher, stands near the left edge with arm raised toward the crowd. At the back, a deity murti with trident and blue backdrop sits on a decorated altar, and a large screen on the right shows a crowd. Yoga postures and meditation are in progress.2016-12-16A large group yoga session in a bright hall with a wall-mounted screen at top left showing a similar crowd of seated practitioners. Many people sit cross-legged on striped, colourful yoga mats and blankets, with stacks of folded mats and cushions at the back. Most wear black or dark tops, while a woman in the foreground right wears an orange sari and a woman at left wears light blue. Several participants have their eyes closed in meditation, and a few hold their hands in mudra. Small copper water bottles sit beside some practitioners. No individual is identifiable as the teacher from this view; the participants are the focus.2016-12-18A large indoor hall full of seated yoga practitioners on colourful striped mats, many dressed in black t-shirts and black garments, some wearing gold necklaces and bangles. Several participants sit cross-legged with eyes closed or heads bowed, while others lie or stretch. A large screen at the back shows a live image of a similar crowd, with red chairs stacked along the right wall and white curtains behind. Plastic water bottles sit on the mats in front. No single person can be identified as a leader, and no identifiable a person figure is visible among the participants.2016-12-18A large yoga or meditation session in a hall with many seated participants on colourful striped and patterned mats. Most are dressed in black tops and black or dark clothing, with some in white, yellow, blue and patterned outfits. Several wear rudraksha mala beads and pendant necklaces; some have hands in prayer position or folded in laps. Water bottles and small cups sit on the mats. Two large screens at the top show further people. The front row is in sharp focus; the rear of the hall fades into the distance. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this crowd.2016-12-19Large indoor hall filled with seated participants on colourful striped floor mats, many in black t-shirts, some in white or grey. Above them hangs a canopy of many colourful paper lanterns and tassels. On a raised platform at centre front, a man with long hair and an orange-red robe sits on a red throne-like seat, flanked by stacked cushions. Two large screens show a close-up of him, and video cameras and a tripod stand at the right edge. Many attendees are sitting cross-legged facing the platform.2016-12-17A large indoor yoga session in a red and gold hall decorated with colourful hanging tassel lanterns. Hundreds of participants, mostly in black clothing, sit cross-legged on striped rainbow mats in rows facing a stage. On the central raised platform, a man in an orange robe sits on a white cushioned seat with a garland, flanked by an ornate golden deity murti and a shrine with lit oil lamps. Screens show a starry image and a figure in a large display.2016-12-17A large seated yoga session in a hall with red and white draped walls. Hundreds of participants, mostly women in black, dark, and white tops, sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats and rugs. Some have hands joined or resting on knees, eyes closed. Stacked folded blankets and bedding sit at right. At upper left, a gilded deity murti is set in a shrine, with two large screens above showing a crowd.2016-12-17December 18 20162016-12-18A large seated group of participants in black clothing sits on colourful striped mats during a yoga session in an ornate hall. Many wear black tops, with some in purple, teal, green and orange. Several have closed eyes and raised faces, and one woman in the centre leans her head back with arms relaxed. Behind them, a gilded altar with golden deity murti and a large screen showing a crowd are visible. The mats are rainbow-striped, and rows of attendees extend to the edges of the frame.2016-12-17A large photograph of a packed meditation hall with hundreds of seated participants on striped and coloured mats, most in black or dark tops and some in white or pastel clothes. Many sit cross-legged in meditation posture. At the far end a large screen shows a deity image beside a gilded shrine. Colourful hanging lamps and tiers of folded cloth line the room, which is framed by red pillars and white draped walls. The scene resembles a yoga or meditation session.2016-12-17December 15 20162016-12-15December 18 20162016-12-18