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A large yoga session in a red-draped hall with a crowd of over a hundred seated participants on colourful mats, mostly in black t-shirts, facing a central figure. A tall man with long dark hair and a saffron-orange robe stands at the front, arms raised near an empty white and red ornate throne. Behind him a large golden deity murti with multiple arms sits on a decorated stage with brass trishul-like rods and a starry backdrop. Some participants raise their hands; a woman in yellow sits at right.

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December 15 20162016-12-15A large seated yoga session in a tented hall with red curtains and colourful paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange-saffron robe, sits on an ornate white and red throne-like chair holding a microphone, and appears to be the one leading the session; he is an appearance-based probable Swamiji with long hair, saffron clothing and a dais position. Around him rows of participants sit cross-legged on striped mats in black, white and olive clothing, many with eyes closed or hands folded. A projection screen behind shows a close-up of the same speaker in red and orange. Spotlights and a boom stand are visible at left.2016-12-16December 19 20162016-12-19A large yoga session under a decorated tent with red curtains and hanging colourful paper lanterns. A bearded man with long hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, sits cross-legged on a white ornate throne with red cushions and holds a microphone, addressing the gathering. Behind him a large screen shows a similar figure. Rows of seated participants in black, white and olive clothing sit on colourful striped yoga mats, many with hands folded or meditating. A pedestal fan and camera rig are visible at the sides.2016-12-16A photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees on colourful striped mats. At the centre, a bearded man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and holds a microphone, seated on an ornate white-and-red throne. A man in white garments and a red-and-gold garland sits near the throne, and a figure in a cream-coloured wrap stands at the far right. Behind the throne, a large screen shows a glowing blue burst of light with a red-robed deity murti, flanked by golden ceremonial stands and red drapes. Many attendees wear black, blue and green clothing, and one woman in a white top raises her hand in the foreground. Camera equipment is visible on the right.2016-12-19A large crowd of seated participants fills a red-draped hall during a yoga session, most sitting cross-legged on striped mats and cushions. Many wear black, navy or white clothing; one woman in the front left wears a bright yellow outfit. At the front, a standing man in a saffron-orange robe faces the audience beside an empty ornate white-and-red throne. Behind him stands a golden deity murti on a decorated altar with lit oil lamps, under a starry backdrop. A large screen on the left shows another gathering, and festive orange and yellow hangings decorate the ceiling.2016-12-15Large hall filled with a seated audience of many participants on colourful striped mats during a yoga session. A central standing figure in a saffron-orange robe with long hair stands before the crowd near a raised stage, and a woman in white stands at the right beside a small wooden lectern. Behind them a large screen shows a golden deity murti on a pedestal flanked by gold lamps, with red drapes framing the stage. Participants wear black, white and grey clothing, some bare-chested, seated in rows facing the stage. Cameras and tripods are visible at the edges.2016-12-15Large indoor hall with red drapes and gold trident-shaped stands. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange-saffron robe, sits cross-legged on an ornate white-and-red throne on a raised dais. Behind him a large framed deity murti with a trident and a starry galaxy backdrop is shown on a screen. Many seated attendees, mostly in black and white clothing, face the throne on colourful mats during a satsang or yoga session. A camera rig stands at the left. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate on the throne, with long hair and orange robe as cues.2016-12-19A large photograph of a crowded yoga session inside a red-draped tent hall. Many participants in black clothing sit on red and colourful mats, with some seated in meditation postures. At the front, a man with long hair and a beard sits on a white ornate throne-like chair wearing an orange-saffron robe, appearing to lead the session. Behind him stands a large dark deity murti with raised arms and a crown on a stone pedestal, flanked by brass ceremonial lamps and staffs, with a blue starry backdrop on a screen above. Hanging colourful tassel decorations and stage lights are visible overhead, and a camera crane is at right.2016-12-16December 19 20162016-12-19A large yoga session in a hall with red draped walls and a backdrop showing a deity murti with a trident-like weapon against a starry blue-purple sky. A bearded man in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a white ornate throne with red cushions, holding a long wooden staff across his lap, facing a dense crowd. Hundreds of participants in black clothing sit on red and orange mats, eyes closed or hands in prayer (anjali), some wearing rudraksha-style malas and necklaces. Gold ritual staffs and kalasha-like items stand near the platform. A fan and camera rigs are visible at the edges.2016-12-16A large hall filled with seated devotees on red and patterned mats, most in black or grey clothing with mala necklaces, many with eyes closed or hands in anjali. At the centre, a bearded man in orange robes sits cross-legged on a white ornate throne with red cushion, with dark swept-back hair and ceremonial adornments; he appears to be the a person seated in a teaching role. Behind him a backdrop shows a large deity murti of a multi-armed form under a starry blue-purple light display, with brass trident-topped rods and a kalasha-like arrangement in front. Floor fans and camera rigs are visible at the edges.2016-12-16