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A large yoga session hall with a man in orange robes seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne, holding a microphone and gesturing, with a shawl draped over the throne's arm. Around him many participants sit and lie on colourful mats, some in yoga poses; one man in a grey top bends forward in front of the throne and another person's raised bare feet appear at the right edge. A projection screen shows a faded image above, and red and orange paper lanterns hang from the ceiling.

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A large indoor yoga session with many participants on colourful mats and cushions. A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange sleeveless robe, sits on an ornate silver and red throne at the centre, holding a microphone and gesturing with one hand. Around him, students in dark and bright clothing perform yoga poses, some with raised arms and legs in the air, and a bald man in a grey t-shirt leans forward in a pose near the throne. A projection screen behind shows a faded image, and a red and orange draped backdrop with hanging lanterns frames the hall.2016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14December 17 20162016-12-17A photograph of a yoga session in a hall. A man with long dark hair, a full beard and an orange sleeveless robe sits on an ornate silver throne with red cushions, smiling with his hands resting on his knees. Seated around and in front of him on mats, a large audience sits in meditative poses; many wear black, grey or pink clothing, and several have long braided or dreadlocked hair. A large screen at upper left shows a close-up face. On the right, stacked chairs and white and red cloth-covered items are visible. Judging by the throne, orange robe and long hair, the seated man is a probable Swamiji depiction-in-person candidate, presented as the teacher in the scene.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 19 20162016-12-19A large yoga session in a red-draped hall. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing an orange-saffron robe, sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne holding a microphone. Around him, many participants in dark athletic clothing perform yoga poses on colourful striped mats, some with arms raised and others bending forward. A gilded deity murti and golden trident-shaped stands appear in the background beside a glowing cosmic backdrop, and a camera crane is visible at right.2016-12-14A yoga session in a hall with red floor mats and striped rugs. In the centre, a long-haired man with a beard wears an orange sleeveless top and orange-and-gold dhoti, standing with hands on hips. Behind him, a silver-and-red ornate throne stands to the left, and a photographer in white clothes with a camera is near it. Many participants in black and dark clothing are bent or stretching on mats. A large screen behind shows a man in orange robes and a beard with hands on hips. Beige-and-red mats and water bottles are scattered on the floor. Overall, the setting is a satsang-style yoga class.2016-12-14December 15 20162016-12-15A large yoga session in a decorated hall with pink and white draping and hanging lanterns. A bearded man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and holding a microphone, sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne at the centre, with his arm extended. Many participants on striped mats and blue-and-red mats perform asanas: one person in a red garment stands on their hands with legs raised, a man in a grey t-shirt bends forward, and others sit or stretch in black, green and white clothing. A projection screen behind shows a figure. Blue water bottles sit on the floor.2016-12-14December 18 20162016-12-18A man with long dark hair and a full beard sits smiling on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat and cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe draped over his shoulders and holding a handheld microphone. Seated audience members fill the hall, many dressed in black, white, blue and pink, some with hands raised in prayer. A large screen on the left shows a colourful image. Wooden doors and white curtains form the backdrop. The scene appears to be a discourse or satsang.2016-12-19