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Photo of a large yoga session in a red-draped tent with a crane-mounted camera arm overhead. Dozens of participants sit cross-legged on red and striped mats, many in black athletic clothes, palms pressed together in namaste. In the centre, a standing figure with long dark hair wears an orange-red robe and faces the seated group. Speakers hang on the red drapes, and a cameraman and other staff stand at the left edge.

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December 14 20162016-12-14A photograph of a large seated gathering of women in a hall with red draped curtains. Most participants wear black tops and sit cross-legged on colourful patterned mats, some with orange or pink shawls and beaded necklaces. In the upper right, a figure in white stands on a red-carpeted stage beside brass ritual items, including a trident-like staff and a tall brass lamp stand. Another person in white is visible near the stage. Stage lights and a camera rig hang at the top left.2016-12-18A large crowd of women sits cross-legged on colourful striped mats in a hall with deep red curtains and stage lighting. Most wear black t-shirts and black or patterned pants, with some in pink, striped white, or red-orange tops; several wear beaded necklaces. In the upper background, on a raised red-draped stage, a man in dark clothing sits near golden ceremonial stands and a trident-like finial, while a figure in white and cream stands near the left stage edge. A green-and-blue image of a bird-like logo appears at top left. Many attendees sit with eyes closed or hands folded in meditation.2016-12-18December 14 20162016-12-14A large yoga session in a hall with red curtains. Dozens of participants sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats, mostly in black tops and leggings, many with arms raised and hands open. Some smile, and a woman in a striped white and navy top sits in the foreground. A few women wear bindi and necklaces. Stage equipment and a person in white stand near the back. A small water bottle sits on a mat at lower right. No identifiable presenter is clearly visible at the front.2016-12-18December 14 20162016-12-14A large indoor hall with red carpeting and rows of seated participants in meditation or yoga posture on mats. Many wear black, white or grey clothing; several men wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. A large screen at the upper left shows a figure, and a wooden cabinet and white draped curtains line the back wall. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so no candidate is named.2016-12-15A large tent hall filled with participants doing yoga on colourful mats in red, yellow, green, blue and orange. Most people wear black clothing, while several women wear orange saffron-coloured garments. Many are in forward bends, seated poses and standing stretches; a man in the foreground wears a black t-shirt and black trousers. Video screens show a portrait of a man with long hair and a crown-like headdress, and a camera crew films the session. Red and yellow drapes frame the hall.2017-12-24A large wide-angle photograph of a crowded yoga session in a hall with red carpets. Hundreds of participants sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats and cushions, mostly in black, white, teal and pink clothing, facing a raised stage at the far end. On the stage a robed figure sits on an ornate throne with a red seat and a gilded canopy, with a red-draped platform and decorative ceremonial items in front. A large projection screen and camera equipment are visible at the right and the back of the hall. A wall-mounted orange and red banner decorates the top right. Whether the seated figure on the stage is a person is uncertain from appearance; the figure is too distant for reliable identification.2016-12-14December 16 20162016-12-16A large yoga session in a decorated tent with yellow draped fabric ceilings, maroon curtains and red walls. Many participants in black clothing sit, bend and stretch on colourful yoga mats in yellow, green, blue and orange. Some wear orange or red, and a few wear grey or white. A cameraman on a boom arm films from the right, and large screens show more people at the back. Crowds of people stand and sit around the edges of the hall, many of whom are not visible in detail. A small ornate altar area stands at the back.2017-12-24A photograph of a large yoga session in a hall with a red floor covered in striped mats and cushions. Dozens of participants sit in rows, many in black clothing, some in white, with hands in prayer or resting on knees. In the foreground, a bearded man in white kurta pants and a long rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with hands folded, beside a man in a black shirt wearing glasses. A woman at right holds her hands in anjali mudra. Behind them are white plastic chairs and a large screen. The scene suggests a group meditation or yoga class with no speaker clearly visible at the front.2016-12-14