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A photograph of a yoga session with a large crowd of participants in black clothing standing and stretching in a hall with a red and multicoloured floor runner. At the centre a bearded man with long dark hair sits on an ornate white and red throne, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and holding a microphone, smiling as he looks toward the participants. Several participants in the foreground and background wear black tops, one woman wears an orange wrap, and others wear saris and kurtas in pink, teal and blue. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the throne, with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing; the group are yoga participants following the session.

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December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a yoga session held in a large hall with a red-carpeted floor. A bearded man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate white and red throne, wearing a saffron-orange robe and holding a microphone; appearance cues are consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated as the teacher. Around him, a large crowd of participants in black athletic clothing stands with hands on hips, some in saris and salwar kameez, while a woman in a green top and others in the foreground are partially visible.2016-12-19Photograph of a large yoga session in a hall with a red-carpeted floor. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes sits smiling on an ornate white throne with red cushions, at the centre of the room. Around him, participants in black athletic clothing and other colours stand in rows with hands on hips, facing the throne, while others in the foreground are seen from behind. A patterned rug covers part of the floor. The man's appearance (long beard, saffron robe, throne) matches the page's a person reference, so the identification is probable.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A large crowd of yoga participants stands in a hall with a red and gold stage at the back, facing a central figure seated on a white and red throne. The seated man wears an orange-saffron robe and has long dark hair and a full beard; he is the probable Swamiji, identified by the page and by his long hair, saffron clothing and central throne position. Around him, participants in black tops and black leggings raise their arms in yoga movements, while others wear pink, teal, white and green. Dozens of people fill the floor in the foreground and middle ground, and a deity statue and golden decorations appear on the stage. Colourful striped mats cover the floor.2016-12-19December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18Large yoga session in a hall with a crowd of participants in black and grey athletic clothes, pink and white tops, saris and kurtas, facing a central figure seated on a white ornate throne with a red cushion. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and has long dark hair and a full beard. Behind the throne stage, a red curtain, golden trident and ritual lamp stands and a shrine-like altar with an image are visible. Participants appear to be following guided movements on patterned mats. Probable Swamiji (long hair, full beard, saffron-orange robe, seated on a throne) presiding over the yoga session.2016-12-19Large indoor yoga session in a hall with red curtains and a gold-draped altar at the back. A large crowd of participants in black fitted clothing stands in rows on striped mats, many with hands on hips or palms pressed together. On a white ornate throne in the centre sits a bearded man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair, appearing to lead the group; the figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate but identity is uncertain. Some participants wear white or tan clothing, and a man in a white shirt stands near the throne. The people count is well above one hundred.2016-12-18December 19 20162016-12-19December 18 20162016-12-18