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A large hall with white tiled floor where a group of about 40 people sit cross-legged on tan yoga mats in rows, most wearing black or dark navy shirts and trousers. A man in a white kurta sits at the front right with a mala in his hands. Some participants hold small brass bells. Colourful paper lanterns hang from the ceiling, with framed pictures along the walls, white chairs and a large screen at the back showing a figure. Appears to be a meditation or yoga session.

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April 02 20182018-04-02A large hall with white tiled floor where many shirtless men and boys sit cross-legged on tan yoga mats in rows, performing meditation or yoga practice. Several participants wear dark shorts or track pants, and some wear white or cream trousers; ash or sacred markings are visible on some foreheads and chests. Small brass oil lamps stand on the floor beside the mats. Hanging ornamental lanterns with colourful tassels and chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and framed pictures line the walls. At the far end, two large screens display a figure in an orange and white garment on a stage, and a few people stand near the front. White-covered chairs are stacked at the sides of the hall.2018-04-17A large hall with white tiled floor filled with seated practitioners on tan yoga mats, most bare-chested and wearing dark or light trousers, some with white markings on their foreheads and bodies. Many sit cross-legged with hands resting on knees in meditation. Hanging colourful cylindrical decorations line the ceiling, and white chairs are stacked along the right side. At the far end, a large screen shows a figure, and a small brass lamp sits on the floor in front of the nearest mats. Framed artwork hangs on the walls. A few people sit at the back, some on chairs.2018-04-17April 02 20182018-04-02A large hall with white tiled floor and pink walls where a group of participants sits cross-legged on beige yoga mats in a meditation posture, palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Most wear black tops and dark or patterned leggings; a few wear colourful patterned pants. Brass cups or bowls sit before some mats. Behind them, a red-curtained stage area and framed photographs line the walls, with colourful hanging lanterns strung across the ceiling. Eyes appear closed in prayerful stillness. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in the hall.2018-04-02A large hall with white-tiled floor and white chairs at round tables in the background, hanging lanterns overhead, and large screens showing a figure in red and orange. In the foreground, rows of men sit cross-legged on yellow mats, bare-chested, wearing black trousers, white and grey sacred threads across their chests, and white ash markings on their foreheads and bodies, many with hands folded or resting on their knees. Sacred offerings and small brass items sit on the mats, with water bottles nearby. A standing figure in orange clothing stands at the left edge, and a figure in a red-and-white robe stands near the centre. Several seated figures wear orange or white garments. The scene appears to be a group meditation or yoga session in a temple-like hall. No a person candidate is distinctly visible in person.2018-04-16 +1 copiesApril 16 20182018-04-16 +1 copiesWide view of a large hall filled with seated yoga practitioners on yellow mats, many facing forward toward two large screens on the walls showing a seated figure in red. Many participants wear black; some are bare-chested men in black pants, others wear black tops and leggings. A woman in front wears a black top and a rudraksha mala. Paper lanterns in red, yellow and green hang from the ceiling, and a gilded altar with a deity murti sits at the far end beside the screens. Small brass cups and water bottles are placed on the floor. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance.2018-04-02April 16 20182018-04-16 +1 copiesApril 02 20182018-04-02A large hall with a polished tiled floor and lines of seated participants on mustard-coloured yoga mats, many in dark or black clothing and some bare-chested, arms crossed or hands raised in a yoga posture. Hanging decorative lanterns and chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and two large screens at the far end display a figure at a seated altar. Small brass bowls and water bottles sit beside some mats. Paintings line the side walls and a gold-decorated stage area is visible in the background. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person in this view.2018-04-02A large hall with white tiled floor and hanging decorative streamers and lanterns shows a crowd of roughly 60 people, mostly men bare-chested in black shorts, kneeling or sitting on yellow-brown mats in rows facing a stage. A large illuminated deity murti with a red glow, possibly Ganesha, is displayed on the stage with a screen on each side. On the left, a person in orange robes stands near the edge. A few people in white or other clothing sit among the rows. Floral and decorative elements hang from the ceiling.2018-04-16 +1 copies