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A large hall of seated devotees performing a breathing or meditative practice, many with hands raised to their faces, sitting on blue-and-white striped mats. Most wear white kurta or shirt-style clothing, while some wear white t-shirts and rudraksha malas. In the background, a man in white robes stands near the back wall, and a person in orange sits near an orange draped cloth. Framed portraits of deities and gurus hang on pale pink walls beside red curtains, and a large backdrop shows a painting of a figure in the upper left. Dark bags sit on the floor in the foreground.

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A large hall with peach walls and red curtains holds many seated devotees in white clothing on blue-striped mats, most with hands raised to the face in a meditative or prayer posture. Several framed portraits hang on the back wall, and a pale orange cloth draped over a stand sits near the centre. Some men wear rudraksha malas and lanyards. A small boy in a checked shirt sits in the foreground, and a standing figure in white appears at the right. Black bags sit near the front row.2011-11-21A large group of around 40 people sits cross-legged on blue-striped mats in a hall, practising nadi shodhana alternate-nostril breathing with fingers raised to their faces. Most wear white kurtas or white shirts with lanyards; some wear yellow polos, a black shirt and a teal shirt, and a man in the front right has rudraksha beads. A woman in an orange top sits among them. In the background a row of people in white sits near red curtains, and banners hang on the wall above. A bottle and bags lie on the floor in the foreground. No one is clearly identified as a person here.2011-12-03December 10 20112011-12-10A seated group of participants in white ritual clothes sits on red-and-white striped mats in a bright hall during a meditation session, many with eyes closed and hands resting in their laps. Many wear lanyards with ID badges. A standing man at the back right, with long hair and a beard, wears a yellow-orange shawl over white clothing and stands with hands folded, appearing to lead the session; he is not otherwise identified. Water bottles sit on the floor, and red curtains and posters line the walls.2011-11-26December 04 20102010-12-04A seated audience of men fills a hall with red curtains and cream walls during a satsang. Most sit cross-legged on striped blue and white mats, wearing white kurtas and shirts, while a few wear pale blue, beige and tan shirts. Several have rudraksha malas and one wears an orange-striped shirt. Attendees hold name badges and a man in front holds a pen to his mouth, attentively facing the front. Many people are visible; count approximates a large gathering.2011-11-21A large indoor group of devotees sits on striped and pink mats in a hall, performing a seated exercise with arms crossed over the chest and hands on shoulders. Many wear white kurta-style clothing; a bearded man in front wears a rudraksha mala and white clothes, and a man on the right wears an orange top with a lanyard. Water bottles, backpacks and a rolled blue yoga mat lie on the floor. Gold-framed shrine decor and a framed painting appear in the background.2011-11-29A large hall with cream walls, maroon curtains and framed pictures hosts a yoga session. Thirty or more participants sit and kneel on blue-striped mats, many bowing forward with foreheads touching the floor, hands behind their heads. Most wear white kurta or shirts; two men in bright orange shirts are prominent in the foreground, and a man in a pink shirt kneels near the center. Boys in the foreground, one in a red shirt and one in a striped shirt, sit with hands clasped at the head. Rolled blue and green mats and backpacks lie on the floor. Behind them, a display stand holds posters and a woman in a sari appears in a framed picture on the wall.2011-11-27A large hall with many seated participants on blue-striped mats, most wearing white kurta-style clothes and white lanyard badges, and a few in coloured shirts including a bright orange tee and a red polo. Many have their hands raised to their faces in a breathing or meditation practice, eyes closed. A row of red-cushioned chairs stands near the back, with red curtains and a large dark screen above. Two tall banners hang in the middle background, one orange and one green. A framed portrait of a standing figure in dark clothing is on the back wall, and a gilded frame sits at left. Behind the crowd, people sit in chairs and stand near the doorway.2011-12-02A photograph of a large hall with a glossy pale floor where many people sit cross-legged on striped blue-and-white mats in rows facing the front. Most wear white kurtas or white dhoti-style clothing, while others wear orange, maroon, dark blue and olive shirts. Several have rudraksha or beaded malas and lanyard-style badges. A man in the centre wears a dark green cloth on his lower face and an olive-brown kurta. Red curtains hang beside framed portraits on the walls, and a saffron cloth hangs in the background near a seated figure. A small brass lamp and a few offerings sit near the front row, and a person on the left holds a child.2011-11-21A seated group of devotees practises a breathing or meditation exercise in a hall with cream walls and gold-framed panels. Most sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats, many in white kurtas or shirts, some in grey or navy tops and dark trousers. Several have hands raised to their faces with fingers pressed near the nose, a nadi shodhana-style breathing posture. Some wear rudraksha or beaded malas. In the background a large orange and white banner hangs on the right, and a few people stand near a pillar. The room is well lit with a polished floor.2011-12-02Large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated men and young men on orange mats, all in meditation with eyes closed and hands raised to their faces in a breathing or mudra practice. Most wear white shirts and white dhotis or trousers; some wear blue, plaid, red or grey shirts. Several wear lanyards with ID badges and necklace cords. Two prominent figures in front: a bald young man in a beige checked shirt with a bangle, and a boy in a white polo with orange collar and white trousers, both with hands at their noses. Printed white cloth bags with a portrait illustration lie on the mats. White walls, ceiling lights and tall windows frame the hall. No identifiable a person appears in the scene.2010-09-09