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A large yoga session in a red-draped hall with hanging colourful fabric banners overhead. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a white and red throne at the centre, his arm raised, facing a packed audience of hundreds seated on striped mats, most wearing black clothes. Behind him a backdrop shows a starry blue sky with a large ornate deity murti on a rock pedestal, flanked by rows of brass lamps and ritual implements on a raised red platform. Gold-framed murals decorate the right side. a person seated on the throne in saffron robes with long hair and rudraksha-style cues, presiding over the meditation session.

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December 17 20162016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17Large yoga session in a decorated tent with red draped walls and hanging colourful tassel banners. Hundreds of participants sit on mats wearing black clothing, many with eyes closed. At the front, a seated man in an orange robe sits on a red-and-white throne before a deity murti with a backdrop of a starry blue sky, with brass trident and lamp stands flanking the stage. A cameraman films from a crane on the right. a person: the seated figure has long hair and an orange robe, consistent with the page's account of a person yoga session.2016-12-16A large indoor yoga hall with a red-and-white tented ceiling hung with colourful tassels and brass lamps. Hundreds of seated participants in black and dark clothing sit on striped mats in rows. At the front, a figure in an orange-red robe sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne in front of a large screen showing a similar scene, beside a gilded shrine with deity murti under a golden canopy. Some participants hold hands in mudra-like positions. a person is seated on the throne in an orange robe with long dark hair, the throne and robe cues being only part of the identification. Crowd estimated from visible seated participants.2016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17 +3 copiesDecember 17 20162016-12-17A 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 17 20162016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17December 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.2016-12-17