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A photograph of a large hall where a group of seated men, boys and a few adults perform a breathing and hand-gesture practice with fingers pressed to their faces and ears, resembling a yoga or meditation exercise. Most sit cross-legged on red-and-white striped mats. A man in the foreground left wears a white shirt and a rudraksha mala. A middle-aged man in a checked shirt and white dhoti sits centre-front. A boy in a green Denim t-shirt and another in a red-and-white striped shirt are nearby. Behind them, red-cushioned chairs line the walls, and a gold-framed altar display with a deity murti stands in the background. Several people sit in the far background and a few others stand near the right edge.

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A dim hall where many seated people perform a breathing practice, pressing one nostril closed with a finger while the other is open. In the foreground a man in a white short-sleeved shirt with a rudraksha mala and a lanyard sits cross-legged on a red-and-white striped mat, and a man in a checked shirt and white dhoti, with a lanyard badge, sits centrally with hands at his face. A boy in a green striped shirt, a boy in a red-and-white striped shirt, and a boy in blue checks with a white forehead mark also take part. Behind them rows of people in white, black and blue clothes sit on mats under a dark ceiling, with red chairs visible along the back wall.2012-04-08A seated group of devotees practices a meditation or yoga exercise on red-and-white striped mats in a bright marble hall with red chairs in the background. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with his hands in mudra. Beside him, a man in a checked shirt and white trousers covers his ears with his fingers, and a boy in a red-and-white striped shirt does the same. Others, including a boy in a green T-shirt and a teenager in black, perform the same hand position. A young boy in a blue-and-white checked shirt sits in front, and another child lies on the mat in blue and orange. Behind them, people sit on chairs and mats, some in white clothes, and a gilded altar with framed images is visible at the back.2012-04-08A large indoor hall with red curtains and seated participants on red-and-white striped mats performing a breathing or pranayama practice, with hands raised near their faces. Many children and adults sit in rows; the foreground includes two men in white shirts, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and a boy in a dark shirt. Plastic chairs and bags are visible along the sides. No one is clearly identified as the swami; a bald man in a white shirt stands at the back right.2012-04-08October 29 20112011-10-29A large group of seated participants on red-and-white striped mats in a hall with gilded framed panels and red chairs in the background. Many people sit cross-legged with both hands raised to their faces, fingers pressed to the ears, nose and eyes in a breathing and meditation exercise. Foreground men wear white or light shirts and a man in a white shirt wears a rudraksha mala, while children in dark tees and open shirts join in. Some people are seated cross-legged on the floor and a few lie on mats in the lower right. A small figure in white is visible near the back of the hall, and the scene reflects a group yoga or meditation session.2012-04-08A photograph of a seated group practising a breathing meditation in a hall with red curtains and a white door. Many participants sit cross-legged on blue-and-white striped mats, several with a hand raised to one nostril, as in nadi shodhana pranayama. A young man in a turquoise striped shirt with a beaded mala and glasses sits centre, and a man in white kurta with a red bindi sits at left. Others wear white clothes, and a bald man in white sits near the front, with a few people in the background. Bags rest beside the mats.2011-12-02A large group of men and boys sits cross-legged on red-and-white striped mats in a bright hall with gilded framed pictures on the walls. Many participants perform a breathing practice, pressing a finger to one nostril and holding the other hand near the face. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and black trousers sits in lotus pose with hands resting on his knees, while a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands out in the front row. Red chairs line the back of the room and a small puja tray with a bell and offerings sits on the floor at left.2012-04-08A seated group of practitioners in a hall with red-and-white striped mats performs a palming or eye-covering exercise, hands cupped over closed eyes. A man in front wears a white shirt, white dhoti-style trousers, and a dark rudraksha mala with a pendant; a man in a yellow shirt sits behind him, and younger boys in yellow, blue and red shirts sit in front and at the sides. Several participants wear white, and a man at the upper right wears white with a short beard. A dark bag lies on the mat at left. Faint orange-robed figures sit in the background.2011-12-15 +1 copiesA large hall with many seated participants on blue-striped mats, most wearing white kurta-style clothes and white lanyard badges, and a few in coloured shirts including a bright orange tee and a red polo. Many have their hands raised to their faces in a breathing or meditation practice, eyes closed. A row of red-cushioned chairs stands near the back, with red curtains and a large dark screen above. Two tall banners hang in the middle background, one orange and one green. A framed portrait of a standing figure in dark clothing is on the back wall, and a gilded frame sits at left. Behind the crowd, people sit in chairs and stand near the doorway.2011-12-02A seated congregation of men in a hall during satsang, several with hands raised to their faces in a meditative gesture of hand-to-forehead and nose practice. A man in a mint-green shirt sits cross-legged on a striped mat in the foreground, one hand raised to his forehead. Beside him a man in a light blue shirt with a dark rudraksha mala and a red tilak mark on his forehead performs the same gesture. Others in white kurtas and dhotis, including one in an orange shirt, sit in rows behind. A child in a yellow shirt sits at the lower right edge. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2011-02-13A photograph of a seated group practising a breathing or meditation exercise in a hall with red curtains and folding chairs. In the foreground, a bearded man in a yellow t-shirt, white pants and a rudraksha mala holds one nostril closed with his fingers. Beside him, a young man in a white kurta and green trousers with a mala presses a hand to his face. Several young boys in striped and red shirts, and men in pale shirts, sit on blue striped mats, many with hands raised to their faces. A deity murti is visible at the upper left near a shrine.2011-11-17Indoor group meditation session in a bright hall with pink curtains. Many participants sit cross-legged on red mats, most wearing white kurta-style clothes, some in orange shawls and striped shirts, with white blindfold bands tied over their eyes. Several men wear rudraksha malas. A man in a brown t-shirt and a man in a blue shirt sit in the foreground, and a man in a white shirt holds his hands in a mudra. Another figure in the back wears an orange shawl. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2013-04-14