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A large yoga session in a hall with red drapes, where a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a white throne with a red cushion, with a deity murti on a stage and a screen behind. Many participants in black and dark clothing stretch and balance on colourful striped mats; some stand with arms raised, others sit or lean forward. Ritual brass lamps and trident-like standards line the stage, and a camera crane is visible at upper right.

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A large yoga session in a red-draped hall with a big screen behind showing a deity on a rock above a crowd. A bearded man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate white throne with red cushions, hands resting on his lap, the chief figure at the centre. Around him, dozens of participants in black and dark clothing perform yoga postures on colourful striped mats, many bent forward or in standing poses, some in red, orange and purple tops. Trident-topped golden poles line the stage. A pictured figure in the foreground wears a red shirt and white dhoti. Cameras and a crane are visible at the sides.2016-12-17December 14 20162016-12-14December 17 20162016-12-17A large yoga session in a red and gold ashram hall with many participants on striped mats, mostly in black clothing, performing yoga poses and stretches. A man in an orange robe with a bare upper body and dark hair sits on a white and red throne near the centre, in front of the crowd. Behind him a large screen shows a deity image, and a golden deity murti stands on the right beside red curtains and hanging lights. Some participants wear white, purple or teal clothing, and a man in white dhoti stands near the left edge.2016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17December 14 20162016-12-14A large hall filled with many people doing yoga on striped and coloured mats, most dressed in black, with some in white, blue and green. A woman in white with a red sash and red trousers holds a red item to her face near the front right. In the centre, a white throne with a red seat stands among the mats. At the back, an altar with deity murtis and lamps sits beside a stage, and on the right a large screen shows a bearded man in white speaking into a microphone. A banner with a graphic of a deity is visible above the stage.2016-12-17December 18 20162016-12-18December 16 20162016-12-16A large crowd of devotees, mostly dressed in black tops and dark clothing with some in white and red, fills a red-curtained hall and moves in a yoga session. In the centre, a bearded man with long dark hair wears an orange-brown robe and sits on a white throne-like chair, with a line of people in white around him. Behind them a large dark-blue backdrop shows a glowing galaxy above a deity murti seated on a raised dais with brass lamps and trishul-shaped stands. Gold ornamental panels flank the right side. Several people in the foreground stand with arms raised or hands on hips.2016-12-19A 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 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.2016-12-19