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A large crowd of mostly women and men in black clothing stands in a hall with red curtains during a yoga session. At the centre, a bearded man with long hair wears a saffron-orange robe and stands behind a white and red ornate chair, facing the gathered participants. Many participants have hands on hips in a standing posture. Behind them a raised platform holds golden draped seating, red and gold decorations, and several ceremonial trident-like staffs. A few participants wear white or patterned clothes, and a small child in orange stands at the left edge.

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A large yoga session in a hall with a striped multicolour mat covering the floor. A bearded man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate white throne with red cushioning at the centre front. Many participants stand in black clothing with hands on hips, facing the seated figure; some wear dark tops and a few wear white or dark pants. A raised stage behind holds gold-coloured ritual items and a golden draped table. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the a person cues of long hair and saffron clothing, but identity is uncertain.2016-12-18A large hall during a yoga session with many participants in black clothing standing in rows facing a central figure. A man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and stands on a red-and-white patterned mat in front of an ornate white and red throne-like chair, with his hands by his sides. Surrounding participants, mostly in black tops, some with hands on hips, watch or follow along. On a raised stage at the back, an orange-robed figure stands beside a golden dais, with gold tridents and a deity murti or decorated backdrop behind. Swamiji (probable): the central saffron-robed man with long dark hair and a full beard matches the page's description of the teacher leading the session, shown in an orange robe with a seated throne-like chair. Red curtains line the walls, and a purple logo appears at the top left.2016-12-18A large indoor yoga session in a red-draped hall, with a crowd of participants in black clothing facing a central figure. A man in a long saffron-orange robe stands near the centre, with long dark hair and a full beard. a person is identified by long hair, saffron robe and a central, leading position, though the cues are modest. Behind him, a man in white stands on a raised red stage in front of a large deity murti of a seated goddess with a trident, with trident-topped golden poles and a stylised backdrop beyond. Many participants stand with hands on hips or palms together, some wearing black tops, a few in white, with one person in a blue Pure One shirt in the foreground. A banner reading copyright text is partially visible in the lower right corner.2016-12-18A large crowd of mostly dark-clad participants stands in rows facing a raised stage during a group yoga session in a hall with red curtains. In the centre foreground a bearded man in an orange-saffron robe stands among the students, hands near his hips. On the stage behind, golden ceremonial stands and tall trident-like poles flank a decorated dais, with a figure in orange robes standing at the right. Many attendees wear black t-shirts and some wear coloured clothing, while colourful striped yoga mats cover the floor.2016-12-18A large indoor yoga session with a crowd of participants in black clothing standing on a colourful striped mat, many with hands on hips. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wearing an orange-saffron robe stands near an ornate white and red throne-like chair. Behind them, a stage with golden draped cloth, trident-shaped standards and a small raised platform, and a figure in white stands at the back. Red curtains frame the hall. Only a few participants' faces are clearly visible. The orange-robed man with long hair and a saffron wrap shows appearance cues consistent with Swamiji (probable), standing before the throne as the central figure in the session.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A large hall with red curtains and a bright blue backdrop featuring a deity murti at the top of the stage. A bearded man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate white-and-red throne, one arm raised and a microphone in his hand, addressing a seated audience. Gold ceremonial staffs line the stage. Hundreds of participants sit on colourful mats in black, blue, green and white clothing, many facing the stage; a woman in a white top stands in the foreground and cameras are mounted on tripods at the sides. A man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and a long-haired person in orange sit near the front. a person appearance is an uncertain candidate: the seated man in saffron wears orange clothing and long hair, but the photo is distant and the appearance is not sufficiently clear.2016-12-19A large indoor hall with red curtains and a starry blue backdrop shows a yoga session with a crowd of participants dressed mostly in black. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a full beard wears an orange-saffron robe and stands beside an empty ornate white-and-red throne. Dozens of people in black clothing face the stage with hands on hips or raised arms, many in neat rows. On the stage behind, a figure in white stands near a golden deity murti on a rock platform, with gold trident-shaped staffs and standing lamps around it. A man in black and a woman in white are also visible nearby. The scene appears to be a group yoga practice led from the front.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A large yoga session in a hall with red curtains and a starry blue backdrop. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and bare arms, stands centre-front on a red and white throne, gesturing outward, with a bald man in white clothing nearby. Around him a dense crowd of participants in black t-shirts and black clothing stands in rows, many with hands on hips, facing the central figure. Behind the stage, a large deity murti with a trident-like backdrop, golden tridents (trishula) and a golden kalasha stand on a raised platform, with a colourful woven mat under the crowd. Some participants wear rudraksha malas and white ritual clothes appear among them. Probable Swamiji (probable) appears as the orange-robed figure on the throne, identified by distinctive long hair, orange clothing and central placement; the setting is a yoga session.2016-12-18Large indoor yoga session in a hall with red curtains and a gold-draped altar at the back. A large crowd of participants in black fitted clothing stands in rows on striped mats, many with hands on hips or palms pressed together. On a white ornate throne in the centre sits a bearded man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, appearing to lead the group; the figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate but identity is uncertain. Some participants wear white or tan clothing, and a man in a white shirt stands near the throne. The people count is well above one hundred.2016-12-18