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A large yoga session in a hall with red curtains and colourful paper decorations hanging from the ceiling. Hundreds of participants sit on striped mats in rows, most in black or dark clothing, many with eyes closed in meditation or seated postures. A woman in a pink embroidered top and maroon trousers raises one arm high in the centre foreground. On a stage at the back, a large screen displays an image of a deity murti beside a small statue on a red-draped platform. A lying figure in pink appears at the lower left, and a stack of folded blankets sits at the right edge.

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December 16 20162016-12-16A large photograph of a seated group meditation or yoga session in a hall, with well over a hundred participants sitting cross-legged on colourful striped mats. Most wear black or dark tops, with some in purple, teal, pink and red. Many have their eyes closed or hands resting on their knees. At the back, a large gilded deity murti and a projection screen are visible, with red drapes framing the stage area.2016-12-17A 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 indoor yoga or meditation session with many participants seated cross-legged on colourful striped mats and blankets across a red-orange floor. Most wear black, pink, teal and white clothing; some sit on bolsters and cushions with bags and water bottles nearby. Near the centre a woman in white clothes sits with her hands pressed together in namaste, facing forward. Behind them, beds and a green-and-white backdrop are visible. Many participants appear attentive and seated quietly.2016-12-14A 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 07 20162016-12-07December 19 20162016-12-19December 17 20162016-12-17A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated people in meditation, palms pressed together at chest level on striped mats over red carpet. Most wear black tops and black trousers; a woman in the foreground right wears a white and light-blue sari. A small brass or copper water bottle sits beside several mats. In the upper right, a red banner and a golden ornate throne-like seat stand near the back of the hall, with a tall figure visible beside it in white, though no one can be confidently identified as a person from appearance. Behind the crowd, rows of white chairs and a camera operator on a raised platform are visible.2016-12-07A large hall filled with many seated devotees on striped and colourful yoga mats, hands in anjali mudra at chest. Most wear black tops; a woman in the foreground wears a black top and gold bangles, another wears a maroon shawl over black, and a woman on the right wears a mint green kurta with white pants. A small figure in red sits at left. At the front, an ornate gold throne with a pink-clad figure seated on it, possibly an image rather than a physical presence, and white chairs line the back of the hall. Red floor mats frame the seating area.2016-12-07December 18 20162016-12-18December 19 20162016-12-19