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A large hall of seated participants in white clothes sits cross-legged on colourful striped yoga mats and cushions during a yoga session. Many wear white kurtas and dhotis, some in light shirts, and the rows stretch toward the back. Hanging from the ceiling are long cylindrical banners in bright yellow, red and blue patterns. At the front left, a painted backdrop shows a deity murti in a shrine setting. Ceiling fans and a small wall-mounted shrine with lamps appear at the right. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the left edge. The scene shows a yoga session in progress.

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A large hall full of seated participants in white clothes sits on colourful striped and plain yoga mats, hands held together in anjali mudra at the chest. Many sit in padmasana or with legs folded. Hanging from the white ceiling are tall striped cloth banners in red, yellow and blue with elephant and geometric motifs, and a yellow fabric drape. At the front, a framed painting of a goddess with multiple arms stands on a low altar with flowers. A camera on a tripod and speakers are visible. On the blue mat in the foreground is a logo reading DHYANAPEETAM, with a photo card. A yoga session or satsang with a deity murti at the front.2009-08-26A large indoor hall filled with seated participants in white clothes during a yoga session, many with palms pressed together in namaste on colourful striped mats and cushions. Hanging decorative banners in yellow, orange and blue patterns line the ceiling. A camera on a tripod stands at left, and a painted backdrop with a deity murti image hangs at the far end near a raised platform. Some participants wear orange garments. The scene matches an ashram yoga programme.2009-08-26A large tented hall with a white canopy and hanging colourful decorative tassels. Rows of seated devotees in white kurtas and dhotis, many wearing yellow lanyards, sit on mats and cushions facing a stage at the far end. A deity painting hangs on the back wall. A cameraman with a tripod stands at left, and a person in orange robes stands near the stage. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so no candidate is marked.2009-06-09Wide photo of a large white-roofed hall filled with seated devotees on colourful striped mats, many in white clothes. Hanging cylindrical banners decorated with elephant and bird motifs in yellow, red and blue line the ceiling. At the far end a screen or stage area with a wooden dais and banners is visible. Many people sit cross-legged facing forward, and the crowd is densely packed across the floor.2009-01-03A large hall filled with a seated congregation in white ritual clothing, many wearing white kurtas and dhotis with lanyards, sitting on mats before brass plates and small copper or steel offering vessels. Ceremonial bunting in red, yellow and blue hangs from the ceiling, and a painted deity image appears on the left wall. Several men in orange or saffron robes are visible among the rows, and some seated devotees hold papers and pens. The scene suggests a homa or tharpanam ritual session in a temple hall.2009-07-01August 08 20092009-08-08A large hall with a white tent-like ceiling and hanging decorative cylinders in red, yellow and blue patterns, with bright yellow drapes overhead. Many devotees in white clothing sit cross-legged on long red, orange and patterned rugs facing forward, several holding small books or mala beads. A framed portrait sits on a low altar at the far left. Most of the seated people are men, many with shaved heads, and the rows extend deep into the hall. No individual can be clearly identified as a person from appearance, so the event is shown only as a seated congregation.2007-12-17A large white-tented hall filled with a seated group of yoga participants on coloured mats, mostly dressed in white with some in darker clothes. Colourful patterned hanging cylinders with elephant motifs and tassels hang from the ceiling, along with ceiling fans and speakers. At the front, a small raised stage with a red curtain and a seated figure in orange-saffron robes faces the audience near a white ceremonial seat, with a screen showing a slide. Participants sit in rows during a yoga spurana session with a stated theme of Ashtanga Yoga. Wall posters and a framed image appear at the back right.2009-08-26A large hall with a white tent-like ceiling and many hanging decorative cylindrical banners in red, blue, yellow and white patterns with tassels. Rows of seated people in white clothing sit on colourful woven rugs on a bare concrete floor, facing forward. Several men in front wear white dhoti-style garments and beaded necklaces, some with prayer beads in hand. In the background at left, a framed picture sits on a small altar table with flowers. Windows and wall panels line the right side.2007-12-17June 17 20092009-06-17 +1 copiesA seated audience fills a large hall with a white tented ceiling and hanging colourful cloth banners decorated with elephant motifs. Most attendees wear white or light clothing and sit on yellow, green and striped mats or white plastic chairs, facing a stage area. A framed painting of a deity murti with a bow and arrow hangs on the back wall beside a forest scene. A video camera on a tripod stands at left, and a red cushion rests on a mat in the foreground beside a garland. The atmosphere suggests a satsang or spiritual session.2009-06-01A large hall of seated devotees in white shirts and white dhotis sits cross-legged on yellow mats in rows, many wearing lanyard ID badges. A standing woman in a yellow sari stands near the front. Hanging from the white tent ceiling are colourful decorative cylindrical banners with elephant motifs, and a large devotional painting of a deity murti is displayed on the left wall. Ceiling fans and white lights are overhead, and a wall clock is visible on the right.2009-09-03