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Wide view down a long hall lined with colourful striped mats in pink, purple, orange and white, leading toward a stage. Several people stand along the mats with their backs to the camera, including a woman in a black top at right and a bare-chested man in grey trousers. Near the stage a man in an orange-brown robe with a long rudraksha mala and a bearded man in white dhoti and shawl stand before a raised platform, while a figure in orange stands near the centre. Strings of multicoloured tassels hang from the ceiling and white draped fabric covers the walls. A camera on a tripod is set up near the stage. Watermarked photo of a yoga or satsang gathering.

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A large hall with white draped walls and ceiling strings of colourful tassels. A long runner of striped rugs in pink, orange, green and blue leads toward a raised seat. A bearded man in an orange-red robe walks down the runner, with his hands folded, past rows of standing people in black clothes and a woman in a pink and gold sari at left. Several participants stand with palms pressed together in greeting, and a bare-chested man in grey trousers stands near the right. A camera on a tripod is set up near the front. Probable Swamiji's appearance cues are present: long dark hair and a flowing saffron-orange robe. He is walking in a satsang-style gathering.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A large tented hall with white draped walls and rows of colourful hanging tassel decorations overhead. A striped rainbow runner rug runs down the centre aisle between many mats where people stand, bow with hands in anjali, and kneel. In the centre, a bare-chested man in grey trousers faces the aisle. Two men walk toward the front: one in a white dhoti and red shawl with a rudraksha mala, and one in a saffron-orange robe with dhoti and a beaded necklace. Many women in black and dark tops stand in the foreground, and a camera and lights are visible near the front. A devotee-filled satsang or yoga session is underway.2016-12-18A large tented hall decorated with rows of orange, yellow and pink paper tassel streamers hanging from the ceiling. A central aisle is covered with colourful striped rugs, lined by many people standing with hands pressed together in greeting. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with long hair and a beard walks forward with his palms together, the most visible person on the aisle, with a man in white dhoti and shawl and a red-robed figure beside him. Behind them a red throne with white draping sits on a raised platform. Standing and kneeling attendees in black and grey clothing, an older woman in white and pink sari, and a shirtless man in grey trousers fill the foreground and sides, with a camera on a tripod near the stage.2016-12-18A large tent hall with white draped walls and colourful tassel decorations hanging from the ceiling. Participants in black clothing stand and kneel on striped rugs in pink, orange and blue, with palms pressed together. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti and shawl with a garland walks along the striped aisle, while a figure in a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, with long hair and a beard, walks ahead of him toward a red-cushioned seat. Cameras and lights are visible near the seat.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A photograph inside a large tented hall with white draped walls and hanging orange, pink and blue tassel decorations. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe and dhoti walks barefoot down a central aisle lined with striped woven rugs, past rows of seated and kneeling participants. Many participants wear black tops and dark trousers, one woman wears a white and pink sari with an orange sash, and a shirtless man stands at right with palms joined. A white-robed attendant in a dhoti stands near a red-cushioned seat with a golden staff nearby, and a few people in saffron clothing are visible. Participants stand and sit with hands folded in namaste.2016-12-18A photograph inside a large white-ceilinged tent hung with colourful triangular bunting, showing a long aisle lined with striped woven mats and rugs. Two central men walk toward the camera: the foremost wears a saffron-orange shawl and dhoti with a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair and a full beard, and appears to be a person based on the long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. Beside him a bearded man in white dhoti and ceremonial gold-trimmed shawl carries a tall ceremonial staff. Around them, dozens of people in black clothing stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, while others kneel or bow at the sides of the aisle; some are bare-chested and some wear white saris.2016-12-18December 16 20162016-12-16A photograph of a large hall with a colourful striped runner carpet down the centre, where people stand with palms pressed together in namaskar on both sides. Two bearded men walk toward the camera; the central figure wears a saffron/orange robe over bare shoulders with a rudraksha mala, and a companion beside him wears a white dhoti and shawl with a bead garland. Participants in black, white and red clothing line the aisle and mats. Strings of colourful lanterns and fabric decorations hang from the ceiling, and a camera rig is visible at upper right.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18Large hall event with participants on striped multicolored mats performing yoga, many in black clothing with hands in prayer pose. A central man with long dark hair and beard wears a saffron-orange robe and dhoti, holds a wooden walking staff and walks barefoot down the mat aisle. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala and a second robed figure stand behind him, and a child in an olive top and white skirt is at right. Cameras and a cameraman are visible on a raised platform with a red throne-like chair and white drapery, and colorful bunting hangs from the ceiling. a person is the saffron-robed central figure, identified by long swept hair, ornate attire and ceremonial presence, not by face.2016-12-16